Archive of Location: West Africa

Evaluating Community-driven Education in Ghana

Evaluating Community-driven Education in Ghana

Evaluating Community-driven Education in Ghana

EduSpots commissioned Expectation State to conduct an external evaluation of its community-driven education model in Ghana. The evaluation aimed to test the assumptions in EduSpots’ theory of change, assess the model’s effectiveness, and provide recommendations for its future development. A mixed-methods approach was employed, combining quantitative and qualitative data collection across 50 sites in Ghana. The study included surveys, key informant interviews, and focus group Read More

Strengthening Support Ecosystems for Digital Democracy

Strengthening Support Ecosystems for Digital Democracy

Civil Society Organisations (CSOs) have emerged as key players in the digital democracy movement, utilising technology to empower citizens, hold governments accountable, and build stronger civic communities. However, not everyone experiences the promise of digital democracy equally.  Expectation State was Read More

Analysing at-sea Migrant Smuggling Corridors

Analysing at-sea Migrant Smuggling Corridors

Expectation State was commissioned by Mixed Migration Centre Europe to conduct qualitative research on migrant smuggling trends and dynamics. This study focuses on three key migration routes, providing insights into the evolving challenges and mechanisms of irregular migration. The research Read More

Learning Partnership: DREEM Programme

Learning Partnership: DREEM Programme

Expectation State is working with World University Service of Canada (WUSC) and Mastercard Foundation on the Displaced and Refugee youth Enabling Environment Mechanism (DREEM). This five-year project seeks to foster knowledge sharing and identify opportunities to enhance the inclusion of Read More

Evaluating The Freedom of Peaceful Assembly Global Resource Hub Project

Evaluating The Freedom of Peaceful Assembly Global Resource Hub Project

“The Right of Peaceful Assembly is a fundamental human right that enables individuals to express themselves collectively and to participate in shaping their societies.” – OHCHR Expectation State is collaborating with CIVICUS to evaluate the FoPA Global Resource Hub pilot, Read More

Integrating Refugees into West African economies

Integrating Refugees into West African economies

The Central Sahel is currently the fastest growing displacement crisis in the world, with ramifications for the wider West Africa region. Yet the ability for refugees and IDPs to play an active role in the economy is severely limited.  In Read More

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