Publications
GETSPA’s Publications are a collection of a growing body of research on gender-equitable and transformative social policy across Africa. It showcases evidence produced by researchers from more than 30 African countries, highlighting how social policies have evolved and how they can better address inequality, promote inclusion and improve people’s wellbeing.
Browse technical papers, policy briefs and presentations covering key themes such as social protection, education, health, housing, labour, care, governance and public finance. Whether you are a researcher, policymaker, practitioner, student or development partner, these publications offer evidence-based insights and practical recommendations to inform policy, research and advocacy across the continent.
Technical
Papers
GETSPA’s Technical Papers are the project’s flagship research publications, offering rigorous, evidence-based analyses of gender-equitable and transformative social policy across Africa. Drawing on multidisciplinary research and country-level evidence, the series explores social policy trajectories, institutions and emerging challenges while contributing to policy dialogue and academic scholarship.
Why Technical Papers?
Grounded in African experiences and comparative research, our Technical Papers provide evidence that supports stronger social policy across the continent. These peer-reviewed research reports go beyond documenting social policy to inform decision-making, advance scholarship and foster meaningful dialogue across Africa.
Advance Knowledge
Access rigorous, multidisciplinary research on gender-equitable and transformative social policy.
Understand Context
Explore country experiences, regional comparisons and thematic analyses that reveal the diversity of social policy across Africa.
Inform Policy
Gain evidence-based insights that support policymakers, practitioners, researchers and development partners.
Inspire Action
Discover practical lessons and emerging ideas that contribute to more inclusive and equitable social policies.
Policy Brief
GETSPA’s Policy Briefs translate research findings into concise, evidence-based recommendations for policymakers, development practitioners and civil society organisations. Each brief presents key findings, policy implications and practical recommendations on priority social policy issues.
Presentations
This collection features presentations delivered at conferences, workshops, seminars and webinars to disseminate GETSPA’s research. The materials showcase key findings, emerging evidence and policy discussions on gender-equitable and transformative social policy across Africa.
Resources for Authors and Editors
GETSPA is committed to publishing high-quality, accessible and impactful research. This page provides guidance and resources to help authors, editors and contributors prepare manuscripts that meet GETSPA’s editorial and publication standards.