Collaborative learning came to life at the University of Sierra Leone as students joined staff at a professional development workshop of the Master of Research and Public Policy (MRPP). The meeting, held on March 1-4, was opened in a colourful ceremony by Prof. Ekundayo Thompson, the Vice Chancellor. He was accompanied by a host of […]
Working Title – Public Policy in Africa: An Overview of Key Thematic Issues and Concepts Background African universities aspire to world class status with cutting edge content, technology, methods and practices defining and redefining trends in knowledge creation and linkages to national priorities as well as overall sustainable development. PASGR’s experience with 12 African universities […]
Title: Programme Officer (Higher Education) Location: Nairobi, Kenya Type of contract: Fixed Term (3 years) Application deadline: March 29, 2016 (1700hrs Kenyan Time) OVERVIEW OF THE FUNCTIONS OF THE POST The Programme Officer will report to the Director, Higher Education Programme of the Partnership for African Social and Governance Research (PASGR) for delivery of all outputs. The incumbent […]
PASGR invites proposals from highly qualified individuals based in Africa or teams of researchers (not exceeding 2 persons) to carry out a scoping study that will inform a new doctoral initiative. For proposals involving teams, at least one team member should be based in Africa. Applicants must have: Excellent knowledge of the African higher education […]
Nairobi, February 3, 2016 Discussions between the University of Nairobi (UoN) and the Partnership for African Social and Governance Research (PASGR) regarding UoN’s participation in the Master of Research and Public Policy programme (MRPP) are at an advanced stage. This was revealed yesterday at a meeting between PASGR and members of faculty from the University’s […]
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 […]
The Master of Research and Public Policy (MRPP) is a graduate course developed collaboratively by PASGR and 12 African universities for public policy practitioners and students in Africa. It is uniquely designed to meet the continent’s needs. The programme was formally launched on August 12, 2015 in an event that was presided over by Kenya’s […]