Innovative Masters programme has 100 graduates and 400 students in just three years!

The Partnership for African Social & Governance Research (PASGR( is working with thirteen [1] universities in 7 African countries to implement a collaborative Master of Research and Public Policy Programme (MRPP). The MRPP is a unique graduate programme with a dual focus on social science research and public policy (as distinct from public administration or […]

DAAD Scholarships for the Master of Research and Public Policy 2018/19

The Partnership for African Social and Governance Research (PASGR) is an independent, non-partisan pan-African not-for-profit organisation working to enhance research excellence in governance and public policy that contributes to the overall wellbeing of women and men. In its Higher Education Programme, PASGR works with thirteen universities across seven African countries to implement a collaborative Master […]

Partnership for African Social & Governance Research Annual Report – 2016

From the Chair Download a PDF copy of the 2016 Annual Report here As we mark the midpoint of our current strategic plan, we have seen communities of knowledge and practice continue to grow or begin to emerge in our work in 2016. Some of these communities have come out of the partnerships that PASGR […]

Master of Research & Public Policy (MRPP) universities in East Africa

Potential students should contact any of the universities listed below for admission.   Egerton University Dean, Faculty of Education and Community Studies P.O. Box 536, Egerton, Kenya Tel: +254 721 462059 Email: dvcaa@egerton.ac.ke   Maseno University Dean, School of Development & Strategic Studies Private Bag, Maseno, Kenya Tel: +254 057 515 51 or +254 077012080 […]

DAAD Scholarships for the Master of Research and Public Policy 2017/18

The Partnership for African Social and Governance Research (PASGR) is an independent, non-partisan pan-African not-for-profit organisation working to enhance research excellence in governance and public policy that contributes to the overall wellbeing of women and men. In its Higher Education Programme, PASGR works with twelve universities across seven African countries to implement a collaborative Master […]

What should 21st century research and policy practitioners in Africa look like?

The Partnership for African Social and Governance Research (PASGR) and the University of Nairobi have jointly organised a stakeholders’ workshop in Nairobi.  The September 22, 2016 meeting will bring together a range of stakeholders to share perspectives on the Master of Research and Public Policy (MRPP) programme. The University is preparing to launch the MRPP […]

Innovative pedagogy for public policy

The third annual Master of Research and Public Policy (MRPP) Week was held in Nairobi between 8th and 10th August 2016. MRPP lecturers from the 12 partner universities met to further sharpen their teaching skills. This year’s event largely focused on programme review and professional development in innovative pedagogy. The MRPP week was marked by […]

MRPP Week 2016

The annual Master of Research and Public Policy (MRPP) Week is here again! MRPP lecturers from the 12 partner universities will gather in Nairobi from August 8-10 to further sharpen their teaching skills. They will also review how the MRPP is being implemented in the different universities, with a view to identifying challenges and opportunities […]

University of Ghana to begin Master of Research and Public Policy programme

By News Ghana – Jun 26, 2016 The University of Ghana under the Centre for Social Policy Studies, has launched a Master of Research and Public Policy programme to strengthen the training of social science researchers and policy practitioners. The programme is a collaborative effort between the Partnership for African Social and Governance Research and […]

MRPP Scholarships at Uganda Martyrs University

The Konrad-Adenauer-Stiftung (KAS), in collaboration with Uganda Martyrs University (UMU) invites applications for scholarships for various programmes, including the Master of Research and Public Policy. The application deadline is 27 May 2016.  Download the call for applications for more details on the scholarships and how to apply. Interested candidates are encouraged to contact Uganda Martyrs […]