About Us
About Us
MUBS-K4D
The MUBS Knowledge for Development Centre (MUBS-K4D Centre) was establishment in 2021 as a collaboration between Makerere University Business School (MUBS) and Knowledge for Development Partnership (K4DP) to help transform Uganda into a sustainable knowledge society and economy, provide educational and training programmes in knowledge management and advance knowledge sciences on a global level through research. Knowledge is recognized as an essential resource and an indispensable prerequisite for the sustainable development of societies and economies all over the world as enshrined in the UN Sustainable Development Goal 17.
Strategic Objectives
1. Developing and enhancing knowledge management competences and practices.
2.Advancing knowledge sciences, technologies and innovations through multi-disciplinary research on the key challenges of the knowledge ecosystem.
3. Promoting and advocating for Knowledge Management at all levels of development
4. Promoting knowledge sharing, partnerships and collaborations.
5. Fostering the culture of knowledge and strengthening knowledge institutions.
Activities and Services
The Centre offers transformational education and training programmes in Knowledge Management, Knowledge Sciences and Knowledge-based Development; scientific research and consultancy services, technology and innovation products; technical support, advisory and community outreach services; publication and advocacy services, knowledge art and cultural products all aim at accelerating the achievement of happy knowledgeable citizens and knowledge-driven collaborative and/or competitive organizations in Uganda.
Education and Training Programmes
i. Tailored KM skills training (5 days)
ii. Short-term training courses in Knowledge Management Skills (1 month)
iii. Knowledge Managers’ Certification Course (6 months)
iv. PGD in Knowledge Management (1 year)
v. MBA – Knowledge Management Specialization (2 years)
vi. PhD – Knowledge Management Specialization (3years)
Research and Innovation
i. Knowledge societies and economies
ii. Knowledge markets, hubs and partnerships
iii. Knowledge Management technologies and systems
iv. Knowledge governance and leadership
v. Knowledge inclusion and knowledge communication
vi. Knowledge Management and sustainable development etc.
Consultancy, Advisory and Community outreach services
i. Development of Knowledge hubs, systems, portals and graphs, etc.
ii. Development of KM Agendas, policies, & strategies etc.
Communication, Publication and Advocacy
i. Public awareness raising and advocacy
ii. Promotion of Knowledge Management in the public and private sectors.
iii. Promoting Knowledge Management at national and international levels
Art and culture
i. Production, collection and exhibition of knowledge art
ii. Artists in residence – cultural and artistic interventions
Governance and Management
Board of Directors
The Centre is governed by a 5-members board comprising, the Principal of MUBS as Chairperson, Executive Director of K4DP, a representative of the Government Ministries, Department and Agencies (MDAs), a representative of the MUBS Faculty of Management. The Director of the Centre is the Secretary to the Board.
Prof. Moses Muhwezi
Principal of MUBS
Prof. Dr. Andreas Brandner
Executive Director of K4DP
Mr. George Wafula
Board Member
Dr. Joshua Mugambwa
Dean, Faculty of Management at MUBS
Managing Director
Dr. Annet K. Nabatanzi Muyimba, PhD
Managing Director MUBS-K4D
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