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Partnership for African Social and Governance Research

Nairobi, Kenya

EducationScience & ResearchDemocracy & Civil society
Think tankFounded 2011International reach
Profile last updated: June 25, 2026

About

Founded in 2011, Partnership for African Social and Governance Research is a think tank based in Nairobi, Kenya working on education, science & research, democracy & civil society.

The Partnership for African Social and Governance Research (PASGR) is an independent, non-partisan, pan-African not-for-profit organisation established in 2011 and based in Nairobi, Kenya. It works on research, public policy and higher education, including the PedaL programme to transform teaching and learning in African universities, the Master of Research and Public Policy, and the management of sub-grants to partner institutions.

Location

Nairobi, Kenya

Founded

2011

Organisation type

Think tank

Focus areas

higher educationpublic policygovernance researchpedagogyAfrica

Languages

EN

Causes & programmes

Causes

EducationScience & ResearchDemocracy & Civil society

Works for

Students

How they work

ResearchCapacity buildingGrant-making

Programmes

PedaL (Pedagogical Leadership in Africa)

Education · Kenya, Nigeria, Uganda, Ghana

Partnership of eight African universities that trains academics in innovative, learner-centred teaching methods and builds networks of practitioners in graduate social science programmes.

Master of Research and Public Policy (MRPP)

Science & Research

Advanced postgraduate research and public policy training programme delivered with partner universities.

Accountability for Water

Water & Sanitation

Programme of action on accountability in the water sector, with masterclasses and briefing notes.

Countries of operation

KenyaNigeriaUgandaGhana

Funding & support

Funded by

GrantsGovernment funding

Credentials & affiliations

Partnerships

UK Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office, African Research Universities Alliance, University of Pretoria, African Association of Universities, Carnegie Corporation of New York, University of Ilorin

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