FOREWORD
Guided by its vision and its mission to provide innovative and industry-aligned teaching, learning, and research responsive to dynamic national and global needs, Makerere University is committed to fostering academic excellence while aspiring to be research led, and producing graduates equipped for life, work and citizenship. Thus, the University makes a direct contribution to strengthening the foundation for the country’s human capital and bridging the knowledge and skills gaps, including those with direct relevance to agro-industrialisation, natural resource management, manufacturing, digital transformation, governance, and security.
In line with the overall University strategic objectives, CoBAMS introduced college level research agenda with a modest research grant as a flagship activity in 2024. The college research plan is well aligned to the University wide research agenda especially of creating an enabling and harmonious environment for research and innovation, while cultivating strategic partnerships to enhance our research capabilities.
Our research outputs are also well aligned to the sustainable development agenda 2030 particularly in aspects of ending poverty, education and skills development, good health for all, climate change, ensuring prosperity in growth and business, and promoting peace and partnerships for all. These research outputs are indeed interconnected, recognising that progress in one area affects others, and they strive to balance social, economic, and environmental sustainability, leaving no one behind.
The College remains committed to supporting quality research that contributes to knowledge creation, policy discourse, and societal impact that stimulate policy debate and also foster knowledge and skills acquisition among the researchers.
Professor
Edward Bbaale
“Gratitude is due to the lead authors for drafting the manuscripts that embody innovative ideas and new knowledge that informs policy discourse and decision making.”