Research The school is mandated to conduct research whose aim is to: Inform development or review of policy Provide evidence based solution to existing problems Enhance innovation Advance epistemology and freedomThe research function span multiple thematic areas, namely:Public service transformation and service deliveryEconomic planning and developmentInvestment for Wealth creation (in agriculture, manufacturing/ industrialization, trade)Industrialization – (in agriculture, fishing, mining) Local/ decentralized governmentPublic enterprise development and managementForeign policy and international engagementsNational and regional securitySocial developmentAgriculture and food securityEnvironmental governance and climate change