Publications

This page captures research outputs from various projects including syntheses reports, country-specific reports, briefing papers, policy briefs and blogs, as finalized in the projects. All publications displayed here were produced by the Partnership for African Social and Governance Research (PASGR) in partnership with key area experts from partner organisations. Views expressed in the publications are entirely those of the authors and not necessarily of PASGR or partner organisations.

All the outputs published here have been subjected to rigorous internal and external review and approval processes within PASGR.

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Youth Aspirations and Resilience (YAR) From Waithood to Hustling: African Youth Quest for Dignified and Fulfilling Work Synthesis Report September 2023 Daniel Doh, PhD; Martin Atela, PhD; Mary Thamari, PhD; Joel Otieno, Jim Kaketch, Racheal Makokha and Carol Yogo General Download
Youth Aspirations and Resilience (YAR) “I Want to be an Entrepreneur”: How youth aspirations and perspectives on dignified and fulfilling work inform investments in youth empowerment Policy Brief September 2023 Joel Otieno, Jim Kaketch and Racheal Makokha General Download
Youth Aspirations and Resilience (YAR) In the throes of limited opportunities Policy Brief September 2023 Racheal Makokha and Joel Otieno General Download
Youth Aspirations and Resilience (YAR) ‘It is not what you think’: Signposting three disconnects in the youth employment space. Policy Brief September 2023 Babatunde Ojebuyi, PhD; Oluwabusolami Oluwajulugbe, Oluwafunmilayo Aminu, PhD; Ridwan Kolawole, and Oluwaseun Ayomipo General Download
Youth Aspirations and Resilience (YAR) Aspiring and Hopeful Generations: Young Ethiopian men and women in livelihood changes Policy Brief March 2024 Adamnesh Bogale, PhD. Edited by Joel Otieno, Jim Kaketch and Daniel Doh, PhD Ethiopia Download
Youth Aspirations and Resilience (YAR) Why do social norms matter? Young people’s realities on dignified work in Uganda Policy Brief October 2023 Victoria Flavia Namuggala, PhD; Monica Nabukalu and Sally Geraldine Nagawa. Edited by Joel Otieno and James Ochieng, PhD Uganda Download
Youth Aspirations and Resilience (YAR) Youth Resilience and adaptability: A Pathway to Navigating through Employment and Livelihood Opportunities in Ethiopia Policy Brief No date Zenebe Yohannes, Kiya Gezahegne, PhD and Adamnesh Bogale, PhD. Edited by Joel Otieno, Jim Kaketch and Daniel Doh, PhD Ethiopia Download
Youth Aspirations and Resilience (YAR) Youth-centered support for attaining dignified and fulfilling work in Uganda Policy Brief No date Victoria Flavia Namuggala, PhD; Monica Nabukalu and Sally Geraldine Nagawa. Edited by Joel Otieno and James Ochieng Uganda Download
Youth Aspirations and Resilience (YAR) From ‘Waithood to Hustling’: Africa’s youth quest for dignified and fulfilling work Technical Brief May 2023 Joel Otieno, Rachael Makhoha and Martin Atela, PhD Kenya, Uganda, Ethiopia, Rwanda, Nigeria, Ghana and Senegal Download
Water Governance in Kenya Endline Evaluation of Accountability for Water Program Full Report September 2023 Firstdata Research Consultants Ltd. Edited by Martin Kapchanga, Tim Brewer, Joel Otieno and Jim Kaketch Kenya, Tanzania, Ethiopia, Zimbambwe, Zambia, Liberia Download
Water Governance in Kenya Endline Evaluation of Accountability for Water - Abridged Version Endline Report September 2023 Firstdata Research Consultants Ltd. Edited by Martin Kapchanga, Tim Brewer, Joel Otieno and Jim Kaketch Kenya, Tanzania, Ethiopia, Zimbambwe, Zambia, Liberia Download
The Food Systems Transformation Project Highlights of the learning ideas of IDRC’s COVID-19 and Food systems initiatives Policy Brief 2024 PASGR and IDRC Africa Download
Youth Aspirations and Resilience (YAR) Young Women and Men's Aspirations and Resilience: Prospects for Livelihoods,Employment, and Accountability before, during and beyond COVID–19 Report March 2024 NDIKUBWIMANA Innocent,UWANYIRIGIRA Delphine, UMUTESI Christelle. Edited by:Racheal Makokha, Joel Otieno, Jim Kaketch and Daniel Doh, PhD Rwanda Download
Youth Aspirations and Resilience (YAR) Looking Ahead in Times of Crisis: The Aspirations and Resilience of Young Women and Men in Ghana Report March 2024 Thomas Yeboah, Thomas Appai, Jemima Diakpeng. Edited by : Joel Otieno, Jim Kaketch, Racheal Makokha, Daniel Doh Ghana Download
Youth Aspirations and Resilience (YAR) Threatened Aspirations,Undaunted Resilience: Nigerian Young Women’s and Men’s Prospects For Livelihoods, Employment And Accountability Report March 2024 Babatunde Raphael Ojebuyi, Oluwafunmilayo Olarewaju Aminu, Oluwabusolami Oluwajulugbe, Ridwan Abiola Kolawole, Oluwaseun Ayomipo. Edited by : Joel Otieno, Jim Kaketch, Racheal Makokha, Daniel Doh Nigeria Download
Youth Aspirations and Resilience (YAR) Aspirations and Resilience of Young Women and Men in Ethiopia Analysis and Narratives of Realities During COVID–19 Report March 2024 Adamnesh Bogale,Kiya Gezahegne,Zenebe Yohannes. Edited by : Joel Otieno, Jim Kaketch, Racheal Makokha, Daniel Doh Ethiopia Download
Youth Aspirations and Resilience (YAR) Rising Against All Odds: Youth Aspirations and Resilience Towards Dignified and Fulfilling Work in Africa Evidence from Seven countries in Africa Synthesis Report March 2024 Remi Aiyede, Daniel Doh, Mary Thamari, Joel Otieno, Jim Kaketch, Racheal Makokha, Carol Yogo Kenya, Uganda, Rwanda, Ethiopia, Ghana, Nigeria, Senegal Download
Youth Aspirations and Resilience (YAR) YOUNG WOMEN AND MEN’S ASPIRATIONS AND RESILIENCE: Prospects for Livelihoods, Employment and Accountability Country Report November 2023 Thomas Yeboah, Thomas Appai, Jemima Diakpeng. Edited by: Martin Atela, Joel Otieno, Jim Kaketch, Racheal Makokha, Daniel Doh Ghana Download
Youth Aspirations and Resilience (YAR) Agency in Tight Corners: Aspirations and Resilience Among Youth in Kenya Country Report November 2023 Njoki Wamai, Victor Onyango, Elizabeth Achieng’ Onyango. Edited by: Martin Atela, Daniel Doh, Joel Otieno, Jim Kaketch and Rachael Makokha. Kenya Download
Youth Aspirations and Resilience (YAR) Uganda Youth Aspirations and Employment Opportunities Analysis Country Report November 2023 Victoria Namuggala, Monica Nabukalu and Sally Nagawa. Edited by: Martin Atela, Daniel Doh, Joel Otieno, Jim Kaketch and Rachael Makokha. Uganda Download
Youth Aspirations and Resilience (YAR) Young Women and Men's Aspirations and Resilience Before, During and Beyond COVID–19: The Case of Senegal Country Report March 2024 Mbaye DIENE, Mamadou Alhadji LY, Mamadou Abdoulaye DIALLO. Edited by: Joel Otieno, Jim Kaketch, Racheal Makokha, Daniel Doh. Senegal Download
Youth Aspirations and Resilience (YAR) Young Women & Men’s Aspirations & Resilience in Uganda: Prospects for Livelihoods, Employment and Accountability before, during and beyond COVID-19 Pandemic Country Report March 2024 Victoria Namuggala, Sally Nagawa, Monica Mutyaba. Edited by: Jim Kaketch, Joel Otieno, Racheal Makokha, Daniel Doh. Uganda Download
Youth Aspirations and Resilience (YAR) Young Women and Men’s Aspirations and Resilience in Kenya: Prospects for Livelihoods, Employment and Accountability before ,during and beyond COVID-19 Pandemic Country Report March 2024 Mary Thamari, Elizabeth Onyango, Victor Onyango. Edited by: Joel Otieno, Jim Kaketch, Racheal Makokha, Daniel Doh. Kenya Download