Research – APHRC

Research

This focus area brings independent evidence to the forefront of decisions

Our teams orient their research agendas to global and continental development priorities, bringing independent evidence to the forefront of decision making to support improved regional growth and development. The Center’s research priorities fall within four integrated work streams, also called themes, namely Human Development, Health and Wellbeing, Population Dynamics and Urbanization, and the Data Science Program.

Data Science Program

Maximizing the power of data for population and health research in Africa through the creation of platforms.

Health and Wellbeing

The theme aims to promote the enjoyment of the highest attainable standard of health for every African as a fundamental human right.

Human Development

Focuses on generating evidence to promote stronger, more inclusive policies and practices for early childhood development.

Population Dynamics & Urbanization

PDU generates empirical insights into critical areas of migration, urbanization and development.

Related Projects

April 2024

Teachwell: Inclusive Teacher Professional Development System Support in Kenya

Human Development

February 2024

Consortium for Advanced Research Training in Africa (CARTA)

Capacity Strengthening for Institutions(CSI)

February 2024

Demand-Driven Internships, Visiting-Scholar and Fellowship Programs

Individual Capacity Strengthening(ICS)

February 2024

African Doctoral Dissertation Research Fellowships (ADDRF)

Individual Capacity Strengthening(ICS)

January 2024

APHRC Bespoke Training

Individual Capacity Strengthening(ICS)

September 2023

Catalyze – Mental Health: Evidence on catalysts of change for youth mental health in Africa

Population Dynamics and Urbanization in Africa

Related Publications

Steering Transformation: Pathways to Enhanced Coordination among Food Systems Actors in Kenya

Health and Wellbeing, Nutrition and Food Systems(NFS)

Gender Mainstreaming Practices in Basic Education and Teacher Training in Kenya

Education and Youth Empowerment(EYE), Human Development

Developing Readers Study: Designing a Structured Remediation Approach to Support Developing Readers in Primary Schools in Kenya

Education and Youth Empowerment(EYE), Human Development

Enhancing Gender Inclusion in STEM Education In Africa

Education and Youth Empowerment(EYE), Human Development

ALIGNING ASSESSMENT PRACTICES WITH THE COMPETENCE-BASED CURRICULUM IN KENYA

Human Development

Good on Paper, Weak on Implementation: Delayed Gains of the Sector Policy for the Inclusion of Children with Disabilities in Kenya

Education and Youth Empowerment(EYE), Human Development

Enhancing Gender Mainstreaming in Teacher Training Curriculum in Kenya

Education and Youth Empowerment(EYE), Human Development

Fostering Gender Equity in Kenya’s Education Sector: Challenges, Progress, and the Path Ahead

Education and Youth Empowerment(EYE), Human Development

Pay for a free service, access to cesarean section in the slums of Dakar

Health and Wellbeing, Sexual, Reproductive, Maternal, Newborn, Child and Adolescent Health (SRMNCAH)