Mercy Kaburu

In East Africa, access to the electric grid grows, but reliable power lags as about four in 10 households turn to off-grid solar. Head over to our website to read more: bit.ly/4iBYvq8 #EastAfrica #Electricity #VoicesAfrica

We’re excited to be in Nairobi, Kenya, for the Afrobarometer University Champions Workshop, hosted by our Capacity Building unit. This three-day workshop brings together university scholars to strengthen the use of Afrobarometer data in teaching, learning, and evidence-based research across African universities. We look forward to seeing the university champions take Afrobarometer data further into classrooms, research, and academic communities across Africa. #VoicesAfrica #TeachingAfrobarometer

In what ways can Afrobarometer data enhance academic research at our universities? Next week, Afrobarometer will be at Daystar University (@DaystarUni) in Kenya, engaging postgraduate students in a session on using Afrobarometer data as a research tool. The session will introduce students to Afrobarometer’s survey data and explore how it can be applied to academic research. Stay tuned for updates. #VoicesAfrica #TeachingAfrobarometer #CapacityBuilding

Day 1 of Afrobarometer’s capacity building workshop at @WitsUniversity is in the books! The Political Science students dove straight into hands-on sessions and explored our online data analysis tool. It’s been an exciting start and we can’t wait to see what’s in store for Day 2. #VoicesAfrica #TeachingAfrobarometer #CapacityBuilding

Our Capacity Building Unit is on the move! The team will be at Wits University (@WitsUniversity) this week for a two-day workshop with Political Science students, to introduce postgraduate participants to our data collection methodology and equip them with practical skills to access and use our data effectively. Stay tuned for updates! #VoicesAfrica #TeachingAfrobarometer #CapacityBuilding

Africa cannot transform if its youth are excluded from decision-making. In this article, originally published by University World News (Africa Edition), Afrobarometer’s Maame Akua Amoah Twum (@maameakuatwum) and co-authors examine why youth inclusion is critical for Africa’s transformation. 🔗Read why youth must be at the centre of decision-making: tinyurl.com/mu5a5zht ▶️ Watch the webinar recap: tinyurl.com/4j4zsmen

We’re proud to celebrate our Communications Manager, @maameakuatwum, who has once again been nominated among Ghana’s Top 10 Women in PR. This recognition comes as no surprise. It’s a true reflection of her hard work, consistency, and the excellence she brings to everything she does. Congratulations, Maame. The Afrobarometer family is incredibly proud of you. #VoicesAfrica

Our training workshop at United States International University–Africa (@ExperienceUSIU) last week put Afrobarometer data directly into the hands of master’s and doctoral students by strengthening their ability to access, analyse, and apply evidence in research and teaching. Want to be able to do the same? Explore our Online Data Analysis videos with step-by-step guidance: tinyurl.com/ymac4b45 #VoicesAfrica #TeachingAfrobarometer #CapacityBuilding

At the 68th African Studies Association Annual Meeting in Atlanta, our session on "Innovations in public opinion survey methodology" sparked rich conversations on how people-centred data can strengthen research across the continent. Thank you to everyone who joined, connected, and shared insights. Here are some shots from the session. #VoicesAfrica #ASA2025

On the final day of our two-day university outreach at the University of Abuja (@UofANigeria), faculty members and students engaged hands-on with our online data analysis (ODA) tool, analysing data, creating visualisations, and presenting their findings. We are confident that the skills gained will empower them to contribute to strengthening African research through African data. #VoicesAfrica #TeachingAfrobarometer #CapacityBuilding

On the final day of the Afrobarometer university outreach for students and faculty at the University of Ilorin, Nigeria (@UnilorinNGR), participants mastered our Online Data Analysis (ODA) tool and took part in hands-on group exercises to sharpen their data analysis skills. We’re excited to have equipped the next generation of researchers with the knowledge and tools to harness Afrobarometer data for impactful, evidence-based research. Yet to try our ODA tool? Access it here: tinyurl.com/kjn4epcw #VoicesAfrica #TeachingAfrobarometer #CapacityBuilding

Yesterday, ahead of our engagement with students and faculty members, we were warmly received by the leadership of the University of Ilorin - Prof. Mojo T. Bakare (DVC, Academics), Prof. Adegboyega A. Fawole (DVC, Management Services), and Mr. Mansur A. Alfanla (Registrar). We are grateful for their insightful discussions, and we look forward to continued collaboration to nurture the next generation of African researchers in Nigeria and beyond. #VoicesAfrica #TeachingAfrobarometer #CapacityBuilding

Day 1 of the Afrobarometer two-day capacity-building workshop is underway at the University of Ilorin (@UnilorinNGR) , Nigeria! Our team, Kamal Yakubu, Mercy Kaburu (@Mercy56770229), Maame Akua Amoah Twum (@maameakuatwum) & Raphael Mbaegbu (@RaphMba), is engaging 90+ students and faculty members on how to use our data in academic research and teaching, and navigating our Online Data Analysis (ODA) tool. Stay tuned for more updates! #VoicesAfrica #TeachingAfrobarometer #CapacityBuilding

Congratulations to the Institute for Development Studies (@IDS_UONBI) on your 60th anniversary as a leading development research institution in Africa. For over two decades, we’ve journeyed together; conducting surveys, shaping conversations, and driving evidence-based development across the continent. We’re delighted to have you as our Core Partner in Eastern Africa and to celebrate this incredible milestone with you. #VoicesAfrica #IDSAt60

Afrobarometer’s capacity building manager, Dominique Dryding, will lead the upcoming two-day workshop for staff at the African Peer Review Mechanism (@APRMorg). The workshop provides a unique opportunity for participants to develop their data analysis skills and explore how our data can be effectively applied in policy discussions. Stay tuned for updates. #VoicesAfrica #TeachingAfrobarometer #CapacityBuilding

We’re delighted to officially kick off our Emerging Scholars Workshop in Accra! Each emerging scholar will present their research paper and receive detailed feedback from their peers and our panel of experienced mentors. Stay tuned for updates. #VoicesAfrica #EmergingScholars #TeachingAfrobarometer

We're excited to host the 2nd edition of the Afrobarometer Emerging Scholars Workshop, a unique platform bringing together seasoned academic mentors to build the capacity of talented early-career African researchers. Stay tuned for updates! #VoicesAfrica #EmergingScholars #TeachingAfrobarometer #ESW2025

In Brussels, our team had productive discussions with the King Baudouin Foundation ( @K_B_Foundation) on potential avenues for future collaboration, from expanding country coverage to exploring joint initiatives that support research and communications. We’re excited about the opportunities ahead. #VoicesAfrica #Democracy #Governance