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 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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]