African Centre for Social and Population Research
Evidence-driven research, policy, and impact across Africa.
ACSPR is committed to impactful social and population research across Africa.
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We are a multidisciplinary research centre advancing evidence-based social and population insights to drive equitable policy, improve wellbeing, and amplify Africa's leadership in data-driven development. Our work blends rigorous inquiry, community partnership, and practical translation of findings into action.
Through collaborative programmes, open data resources, and knowledge-sharing platforms, we support researchers, policymakers, and organisations committed to sustainable impact.
Focus Areas
Uganda’s development future depends heavily on how effectively it equips its young population with relevant sk...
FACT SHEETUganda’s humanitarian crisis is unfolding within a worsening global context of shrinking humanitarian funding,...
FACT SHEET Artificial intelligence is rapidly transforming economies and societies worldwide, but Africa’s position...
FACT SHEETThe WHO African Region has achieved significant health gains over the past two decades, recording the fastest...
FACT SHEETUganda’s education sector has been profoundly reshaped since the introduction of Universal Primary Education (...
FACT SHEETThis fact sheet highlights climate change as a powerful amplifier of existing vulnerabilities and a growing in...
Blogs
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From Paper to Platforms: How Data-Driven Governance Can Transform Public Institutions
✍️ Authored by the ACSPR Team | AI, Data & Digital Governance 📌 Shaping Africa’s Future with Evidence, Equity, and Innovation for ImpactPublic in...
The $20 Return: Why Health Investment Is Africa’s Smartest Economic Bet
✍️ Authored by the ACSPR Team | Health & Well-being 📌 Shaping Africa’s Future with Evidence, Equity, and Innovation for ImpactWhat if the most po...
Forced Displacement in Africa: From Emergency Aid to Long-Term Solutions
✍️ Authored by the ACSPR Team | Humanitarian Response & Resilience 📌 Shaping Africa’s Future with Evidence, Equity, and Innovation for ImpactIn t...