Who We Are
We are an independent non-profit organisation and NGO think tank advancing participatory research, policy analysis, and strategic advocacy across Africa.
The Participatory Action Research and Policy Advocacy Center Africa (PARPACA) is an independent, non-profit NGO and think tank, registered in Uganda, with a pan-African presence through regional representatives. PARPACA conducts participatory research, rigorous policy analysis, and strategic advocacy to inform evidence-based decision-making, strengthen governance systems, and empower communities to actively shape the policies that impact their social, economic, and political realities.
To advance sustainable development in Africa through participatory research, inclusive innovation, and evidence-based policy.
To be Africas leading evidence-driven innovation hub advancing equitable growth, resilient communities, and sustainable impact.
Our specialized expertise enables us to drive sustainable impact across Africa.
PARPACA designs and implements robust MEAL frameworks to track performance, outcomes, and impact while promoting accountability, transparency, and continuous improvement.
PARPACA delivers rigorous financial management oversight for complex, multi-stakeholder initiatives, ensuring full compliance with donor, regulatory, and national legal requirements. Our oversight framework safeguards transparency, accountability, and optimal resource utilization while mitigating financial risks.
PARPACA facilitates dynamic multi-stakeholder innovation ecosystems, linking universities, research institutions, startups, private sector actors, policymakers, and communities. We translate cutting-edge research into practical, scalable solutions that generate systemic and sustainable impact. A key component of our approach is the strategic transfer of knowledge and best practices from the Global North to the Global South, ensuring that innovations are contextually adapted and locally relevant.
Engage all stakeholders (beneficiaries, staff, donors, partners) in the M&E process.
Enable communities to take ownership of data collection and analysis.
Share findings openly with all stakeholders.
Adapt M&E tools to local contexts and changing needs.
Use findings to improve programs rather than just report to donors.
Our Team
Our multidisciplinary team combines research, advocacy, policy expertise, and community engagement to create meaningful and sustainable impact across Africa.
Join The Movement
Partner with PARPACA to strengthen communities, advance evidence-based policies, and build sustainable solutions that drive meaningful impact across Africa.
