Research and Innovation
Research & Innovation

Research That Drives Africa's Development

DOIM's applied research agenda focuses on real-world management and governance challenges facing Uganda and East Africa β€” producing knowledge that makes a practical difference.

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2026
Research Programme Established
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Research Focus Areas
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Delivery Model
Research Focus Areas

Where We Focus Our Research

Business & Economic Development
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Business & Economic Development

Research into business ecosystems, economic growth drivers, trade, investment climates, and enterprise development across Uganda and East Africa.

SME Growth StrategiesForeign InvestmentTrade PolicyEconomic Indicators
Public Sector Management & Governance
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Public Sector Management & Governance

Applied research on public administration, decentralisation, governance reforms, accountability, and service delivery improvement.

Public Service ReformAccountability FrameworksE-GovernmentDecentralisation
Digital Innovation & Entrepreneurship
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Digital Innovation & Entrepreneurship

Exploring the role of technology, digital platforms, and innovative business models in transforming education and enterprise across Africa.

EdTech AfricaDigital PaymentsMobile CommerceInnovation Ecosystems
Organisational Leadership & HR
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Organisational Leadership & HR

Examining leadership effectiveness, talent management, organisational culture, and human resource development in African organisations.

Leadership StylesTalent RetentionWorkplace CulturePerformance Management
Sustainable Development
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Sustainable Development

Research on environmental sustainability, green business models, social impact measurement, and SDG alignment for African enterprises.

Green BusinessSDG AlignmentSocial EnterpriseEnvironmental Policy
Agricultural Business Management
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Agricultural Business Management

Agribusiness research addressing farm-to-market systems, cooperative management, value chain development, and rural finance.

Agribusiness ChainsCooperative ManagementRural FinanceFood Systems
Recent Publications

DOIM Research Publications

To be recognised as a leading research institution in management and related disciplines in East Africa, contributing original knowledge and evidence-based innovation that drives sustainable development, strengthens governance, advances business practice, and improves the quality of life for communities across the region.

Research library
πŸ“š DOIM Digital Research Library
Journals and research papers are accessible to students through the DOIM LMS.

Research Collaboration

DOIM welcomes collaboration with universities, NGOs, government agencies, and businesses on applied research projects.

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