Partnership for African Social & Governance Research (PASGR)

African Cities Research Consortium is transitioning to the implementation phase of the project. Recently, we joined the launch of the Accra city synthesis report presided by Hon O.B. Amoah Pauline Ngimwa, PhD. Dr. Sam Oando Our Programme Officer Rosebella Apollo - M. PRSK, Research, and Uptake provides additional insights here: https://bit.ly/4fyuLXr

📣The call for DAAD German Academic Exchange Service MRPP scholarship applications 2025 Intake is out! Access it here: https://bit.ly/4eF8WVN All interested applicants must submit their applications through the DAAD portal and also submit a separate application directly to the eligible university to qualify for the scholarship. Ongoing webinars: https://bit.ly/4eUQqYY Deadline: Nov 21, 2024 Eligible universities: • Egerton University - Nakuru, Kenya • University of Lagos - Lagos, Nigeria • Maseno University - Maseno, Kenya • Mzumbe University - Mzumbe, Tanzania • University of Ibadan - Ibadan, Nigeria Share widely.📣 #HEOpportunities #MRPP #DaaD Pauline Ngimwa, PhD. Mercy Limiri

🌍 Opportunity to work with us! We are seeking a water management expert to develop & deliver capacity-building modules for #WASH stakeholders. If you feel this represents you, join us in making a lasting impact in the water sector! 💧 RfP: https://bit.ly/3WYmmVk Deadline: Oct 14 🕔 EAT🌱 #AfW #WaterGovernance #SDG6 #UtafitiSera Water Witness International KEWASNET Shahidi wa Maji Institute for Development Studies-UoN Pauline Ngimwa, PhD. Rose Njage Jim K.

The final day of the #UtafitiSera Inter-House convening featured insightful debates on positioning and operational lessons aimed at enhancing Evidence-Informed Decision-Making (#EIDM) outcomes. Social safeguarding in #publicpolicy, particularly concerning #gendermainstreaming, safety nets, cautions, and subsidies within the #policyprocess, can serve as critical economic, environmental, and functional frameworks for developing effective systems. Catch some of the highlights here 👇. #ResearchPolicy #UtafitiSera #UHC #FST #UrbanGovernance #SocialProtection #A4EA #AYAR #WaterGovernance #YouthEmployment #BringingResearchToPeople #Co-creation #Partnerships  Pauline Ngimwa, PhD. Dr. Steve Akoth Jim K. Mercy Limiri Mulenga Ching'ambo Amos Mwale peter mutanuka

#UtafitiSera promotes meaningful and equitable participation by diverse stakeholders in the evidence-informed decision-making (#EIDM) process. Through systematic engagement and deliberation, it facilitates the creation of a continuum that interconnects #evidence and #policy processes. We embark on Day 3 of the #UtafitiSera Inter-House Convening on a high note with a recap of the progress so far. #ResearchPolicy #BringingResearchTothePeople #UHC #FST #UrbanGovernance #SocialProtection #A4EA #AYAR #WaterGovernance #YouthEmployment #Co-creation #Partnerships Pauline Ngimwa, PhD. Dr. Steve Akoth Jim K. Mulenga Ching'ambo peter mutanuka Amos Mwale

#UtafitiSera’s systems thinking revolves around #actors, #activities, and #mechanisms, aligning closely with both Evidence-Based Policy Making (#EBPM) and Evidence-Informed Decision Making (#EIDM). This morning at the #UtafitiSera Inter-House convening, we were honored to commence with a panel discussion featuring prominent #PolicyActors on #StakeholderRelations and #Partnerships, moderated by the Centre for African Bio-Entrepreneurship (CABE) CEO Patrick Odame. Hon Twaambo Mutinta, Member of Parliament (MP) for Itezhi-tezhi Constituency and the Chair of the Zambia Youth Parliamentary Caucus, asserted that even as parliamentarians engage in debates on the floor of the house, they require an evidence-informed perspective, irrespective of political interests. He emphasized that every #policy discussion must prioritize #inclusivity by considering the needs of the poor, uneducated, women, and vulnerable populations in society. He acknowledged that many parliamentarians are elected based on informal engagements rather than formal ones. #Evidence, he stated, must be generated from the populace: “So next time you receive a survey or a research questionnaire, consider the impact of your response or lack of it thereof.” Rose Oloo of Kenya National Highways Authority indicated that in many countries, #PublicParticipation has evolved from a mere formality to a forum for integrating evidence-informed #policymaking that captures diverse voices and concerns. She reiterated the importance of #ethics in #research to foster #trust and uphold #accountability. “You cannot, for instance, ask individuals to use their credentials to log in to a feedback portal and then label it as anonymous. As duty bearers, we must be accountable,” she remarked. Dr. Christopher Masimba of USAID discussed how #UtafitiSera can further enhance coordination of #StakeholderMapping, noting that such an approach can provide adequate platforms for implementing medical research where evidence is not only fundamental but essential. He concurred that in medicine, evidence is integral. “In God we trust; everyone else should bring data,” he quipped. Dr. Masimba emphasized the role of individuals in fostering a #PolicyCulture, where behavioral change must be driven by individuals relying on evidence to support themselves and others. Josiah Wandurua of Kenya Urban Roads Authority (KURA) stated that feedback from stakeholders informs decision-making, highlighting that critical aspect of #KnowledgeGeneration is the proper documentation of #evidence. Our Acting Executive Director Pauline Ngimwa, PhD., while acknowledging the contributions of the panelists, underscored the importance of ongoing #StakeholderEngagement, which “admittedly is limited. We just scratch the surface,” she noted. #BringingResearchToPeople #Partnerships #ResearchPolicy #UHC #FST #UrbanGovernance #SocialProtection #A4EA #AYAR #WaterGovernance #YouthEmployment Jim K. Dr. Steve Akoth Mulenga Ching'ambo peter mutanuka

Our Executive Assistant Martha Ng'aru guides participants through their Aha! Moments by providing a recap of Day I of the #UtafitiSera Inter-House Convening in Lusaka, #Zambia. #BringingResearchToPeople #Co-creation #Partnerships #ResearchPolicy #UtafitiSera #UHC #FST #UrbanGovernance #SocialProtection #A4EA #AYAR #WaterGovernance #YouthEmployment # Pauline Ngimwa, PhD. Dr. Steve Akoth Jim K. peter mutanuka Mulenga Ching'ambo Amos Mwale

The #UtafitiSera approach has been integral to nearly all our initiatives. It has been incorporated into projects that extend beyond the intersection of #research and #policy, including the recently concluded Africa Youth Aspirations and Resilience (#AYAR) project and the ongoing Food Systems Transformation (#FST) project. Our #UtafitiSera champion Jim K. has played a crucial role in facilitating the application and integration of this approach. We concluded Day I of the Inter-House Convening with group discussions on lessons learnt and the window of opportunity from the various #CommunitiesOfPractice. #ResearchPolicy #UtafitiSera #UHC #FST #UrbanGovernance #SocialProtection #A4EA #AYAR #WaterGovernance #YouthEmployment  Pauline Ngimwa, PhD. Mercy Limiri Dr. Steve Akoth Mulenga Ching'ambo Amos Mwale peter mutanuka

"#PolicyCulture is the future of evidence-informed citizenship; it encompasses not only those who occupy legitimate state or corporate #StructuresOfPower but also acknowledges the rightful places of individuals' rights to question, seek explanations, evaluate biases, pursue #accountability, envision the future, and determine how to exercise their rights," stated Dr. Steve Akoth during the #UtafitiSera Inter-House Learning and Sharing Convening. #ResearchPolicy #UHC #FST #UrbanGovernance #SocialProtection #A4EA #AYAR #WaterGovernance #YouthEmployment  Pauline Ngimwa, PhD. Jim K. Mulenga Ching'ambo Mercy Limiri Amos Mwale peter mutanuka

Bringing #research to the public is central to our #UtafitiSera approach. Hosted by our newest #CommunityOfPractice, the Universal Health Coverage (#UHC House), we meet in Lusaka, Zambia, this week for an #UtafitiSera Inter–House Learning and Sharing Convening to collaboratively and equitably #co-create and #disseminate insights on #evidence that fosters more inclusive and informed #policy decisions. Read more here https://ow.ly/7Gw350TzRrK #ResearchPolicy #UtafitiSera #UHC #FST #UrbanGovernance #SocialProtection #A4EA #AYAR #WaterGovernance #YouthEmployment #Co-creation #Co-production Pauline Ngimwa, PhD. Dr. Steve Akoth Jim K. Mulenga Ching'ambo peter mutanuka Mercy Limiri Amos Mwale