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01 Aug

Reclaiming Ethics and Equity in Research: An Africa-Centred Reflection from Dr. Michael Head

August 1, 2025November 28, 2025Editor Blog No Comments

In a knowledge economy driven by data and discovery, the ethical foundations of research are more vital than ever. Nowhere is this more critical than in the Global South, where historical imbalances continue to shape research practices and partnerships. In a thought-provoking learning session facilitated as part of PACKS Africa’s Corporate Evidence Leader Mentorship Programme (CEL-MP), Dr. Michael Head, a…

29 Jul

Reclaiming Our Voice: Citizens, Institutions, and the Future of Governance in Ghana

July 29, 2025November 28, 2025Editor Blog No Comments

Evidence to Action (E2A) Conference 2025 As Africa moves toward a future anchored in justice, equity, and sustainability, conversations around governance are becoming more urgent. This urgency was powerfully echoed during a recent breakout session on Governance, Participation & Accountability in Ghana’s Public Institutions, hosted by PACKS Africa and its partners as part of the Evidence to Action (E2A) Conference…

21 Feb

Transforming Youth Employment in Africa: Some Insights from YEEIH’s Gathering in Kigali

February 21, 2025February 21, 2025Editor Blog No Comments

The Youth Employment Challenge Youth unemployment continues to pose a significant challenge across Africa, with projections estimating some 375 million young people to enter the job market by 2030. In nations like South Africa and Djibouti, youth unemployment rates have reached alarming levels of 65% and 80%, respectively. Against this backdrop, the Youth Employment Evidence and Insights Hub (YEEIH), in collaboration with the Mastercard Foundation, convened…

01 Oct

Decolonising International Development and Research – Kirchuffs Atengble

October 1, 2024October 5, 2024Editor Blog, Events No Comments

PACKS Africa, a youth-led capacity development think-tank, recently hosted an internal seminar titled Decolonising International Development and Research, facilitated by Kirchuffs Atengble, Research and Outreach lead at the organization. The seminar critically examined the colonial legacies embedded in international development practices, and explored pathways for decolonisation. Mr. Atengble opened the discussion by defining international development as societal transformation on a global…

14 Sep

Don’t wait for ‘big funding’ to tackle the climate crisis

September 14, 2024Editor Blog No Comments

Climate change is a critical issue that affects the entire world, with Africa feeling its impact profoundly. Participants of the recent Climate Change and Health Strategy workshop held as part of the Africa Evidence Week celebrations in Ghana, were urged to ‘look local’ for evidence and resources to effectively tackle the crisis. The workshop was organised by PACKS Africa in partnership with…

14 Sep

Ghana hosts Climate Change Summit to call for urgent action to safeguard Africa’s future

September 14, 2024December 19, 2025Editor Blog No Comments

Climate change is threatening the long-term survival of rural African communities, leaving them unable to grow essential crops and unable to access healthcare due to extreme heat or rainfall. Researchers from the University of Southampton in the UK and the University for Development Studies in Ghana have found that communities report how this situation has significantly worsened in the last…

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