Strategic Planning
Coordinate long-term planning and translate the University vision into prioritized plans and results.
Central Governance & Management Unit
We turn the University’s vision into plans that deliver.
We coordinate planning for and offer support to strategic and operational decision-making across Makerere University.
Makerere at a glance
A snapshot of the University the Directorate helps plan and steer.
1922
University established
6
Mandate responsibilities
3
Flagship publications
2025–2030
Current strategic plan
What the Directorate does
Four pillars of institutional planningDevelopment Projects
Guide institutional development programmes and the long-term development of physical infrastructure.
Budgeting & Resources
Institutionalize planning, budgeting and resource-allocation frameworks aligned to priorities.
Performance M&E
Monitor and evaluate plans using results-based management and approved performance indicators.
Our approach
The Directorate translates Makerere University’s vision into clear plans, prioritized investments, and measurable results — so that the University grows in a planned, sustainable, and accountable manner.
Publications
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Working with the Directorate
Development partners, units, and colleges — reach the Office of the Chief Planner.