Strategic Framework 2026–2031
Vision, mission, values, strategic aims and operational goals.
Aim 1
International Hub for Interdisciplinary Border & Migration Research
Establish research clusters across sociology, law, geography, political science, economics and public health; develop scholarly publications and comparative research.
Aim 2
Practice-Oriented Education & Training
Develop curricula informed by international standards and adapted to Sub-Saharan African realities; build capacity among border officials, humanitarian practitioners and policymakers.
Aim 3
Regional & Global Policy Transformation
Produce accessible evidence-based policy briefs and provide a neutral platform for dialogue, including track-two diplomacy discussions.
Aim 4
Institutional Independence & Financial Sustainability
Build a diversified financial model involving grants, philanthropy, consulting and tuition, supported by physical and digital infrastructure.
Operational targets
| Area | Target in supplied framework |
|---|---|
| Research | Three research clusters by Year 2; 15 peer-reviewed articles annually by Year 3; open-access journal by Year 4. |
| Education | M.A. pathway by Year 3; annual Global Borderlands Summer School by Year 2; professional certificate training 100+ practitioners annually. |
| Policy | At least 6 policy papers annually; biennial Arua Global Borderlands Summit; digital Borderlands Observatory by Year 3. |
| Sustainability | $5 million seed endowment ambition by Year 5; Eco-Campus ambition by Year 4; at least 60% externally funded research projects. |