CBR is a leading independent research Centre in Uganda,
established in 1987 as an educational trust and subsequently
registered in 1988 as an NGO. CBR is a member institute of the
Council for the Development of Social Research in Africa based
in Dakar, Senegal.
Newspaper cuttings from 1989-present
covering carefully chosen topics applicable
to social issues in Uganda.
CBR offers research training in research methods through a number of short courses to affiliated organizations and individual groups.
The library boasts of a rich collection of book in areas of research methods and theories; journal titles; dissertations at masters level and PhD theses.
Affiliation to CBR can be by a resident individual, resident institution, non-resident individual, and non-resident institution upon payment of a minimal annual fee. .
Over the years, the number of researchers at CBR has grown from 8 founding members to 32 today, of which 24 are resident. CBR has now evolved into an institution with a research team composed of both full-time and part-time researchers. Of the 24 resident researchers affiliated to CBR, 14 are Ph.D. holders, 10 have Masters Degrees. Researchers enjoy autonomy and flexibility, and through peer review of their research work and the possibility of a scholarship to pursue further studies, they are able to develop their career paths while contributing to knowledge of societal significance.
Uganda Martyrs University (Centre for African Studies) is holding a second CAS debate series as Dr. Frank E. Muhereza faces off Dr. Bendicto Kabiito—not in an antagonistic fashion, but rather in a constructive, knowledge elucidating exchange—in this debate.
Zoom Meeting Held (The Karamoja Question)
CBR/UNNGOF/GIZ had a fruitful Public Dialogue on ‘The Contribution of Civil Society to Uganda’s National Development’. Four papers among those that are to appear as chapters in the Civil Society Book were discussed. The book is expected to be published early next year.
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