Research and Innovation
Research & Innovation

Research That Drives Africa's Development

DOIM is committed to building a research culture that generates original knowledge, informs evidence-based policy and professional practice, and addresses real challenges facing Uganda, East Africa, and the developing world.

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2026
Research Programme Established
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8
Research Focus Areas
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Delivery Model
Research Focus Areas

Where We Focus Our Research

Business Management, Organisational Leadership, and Corporate Governance
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Business Management, Organisational Leadership, and Corporate Governance

Research examining leadership effectiveness, organisational culture and corporate governance practice within East African businesses and institutions.

Public Administration, Public Policy, and Governance Reform
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Public Administration, Public Policy, and Governance Reform

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

Digital Transformation, Emerging Technologies, and Information Systems Management
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Digital Transformation, Emerging Technologies, and Information Systems Management

Exploring the role of digital platforms and emerging technologies in transforming education, business and public service.

Entrepreneurship, Innovation Ecosystems, and SME Development in East Africa
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Entrepreneurship, Innovation Ecosystems, and SME Development in East Africa

Research into entrepreneurship, innovation ecosystems and small and medium enterprise development across East Africa.

Human Resource Development and Organisational Behaviour
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Human Resource Development and Organisational Behaviour

Examining talent development, organisational behaviour and workplace practice in African organisations.

Financial Inclusion, Economic Development, and Investment Policy
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Financial Inclusion, Economic Development, and Investment Policy

Research addressing financial inclusion, economic development and investment policy in Uganda and the region.

Higher Education Policy, Management, and Quality Assurance
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Higher Education Policy, Management, and Quality Assurance

Research on higher education policy, institutional management and quality assurance frameworks.

Sustainable Development, Community Engagement, and Environmental Governance
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Sustainable Development, Community Engagement, and Environmental Governance

Research on sustainable development, community engagement and environmental governance.

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.

DOIM Research library Uganda
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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