A LEGACY OF LEADERSHIP: UJ’S SCHOOL OF PUBLIC MANAGEMENT, GOVERNANCE, AND PUBLIC POLICY MARKS 20 YEARS OF EXCELLENCE
As part of the University of Johannesburg’s (UJ) 20th anniversary celebrations, the School of Public Management, Governance, and Public Policy (SPMGPP) in the College of Business and Economics hosted a prestigious Alumni Engagement Event. Held at the Sun International Auditorium, School of Tourism and Hospitality, Bunting Road Campus, the event brought together SPMGPP alumni, students, public sector leaders, and academic professionals to reflect on the School’s legacy, engage on current policy and governance issues, and envision the future of public management in South Africa and beyond. PROFESSOR UWIZEYIMANA PROUDLY SHARED THE SCHOOL’S IMPRESSIVE GROWTH IN RESEARCH PRODUCTIVITY, NOTING THAT SPMGPP CONTRIBUTED 40 RESEARCH OUTPUT UNITS IN 2020, RISING SIGNIFICANTLY TO 101 IN 2022, 147 IN 2023, AND 216 IN
2024 – THE HIGHEST IN THE SCHOOL’S HISTORY.
It commenced with a welcome address by Professor Dominique Uwizeyimana, Director of SPMGPP, who highlighted the School’s journey as a driver of excellence and innovation in the field of public administration. “Today we are here to celebrate the legacy, impact and our future trajectory. The School of Public Management, Governance, and Public Policy (SPMGPP) has, since its inception, served as a flagship institution driving innovation in public administration, public governance, responsive policy design and implementation and transformative leadership in South Africa, Africa and across the world,” said Professor Uwizeyimana. He added that in terms of research excellence and thought leadership, the institution is proud to showcase the remarkable growth of its research productivity in recent years, particularly from 2022 to 2024.
Top image: Attendees during the lively panel discussions at the SPMGPP Alumni Engagement Event. The audience included alumni, students, academics, and strategic partners actively engaging with the themes of the day. Middle image: Panel Discussion on “Sustainability and Governance Impact” featuring Dr. Lebohang Liepollo Pheko , Ms Margret Molefe , and Ms Makhiba Mollo Baloyi . The discussion addressed issues of ethical leadership, inclusive governance, and public accountability. Bottom image, from left: Dr Nakampe Michael Masiapato and right: Dr. Malusi Gigaba
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