The Global Management Institute (GMI) is proud to announce the publication of the collective volume The DBA in Africa: Epistemology, Methodology, and the Production of Actionable Knowledge, a significant contribution to the advancement of doctoral research in management across Africa.
Bringing together the work of seven leading scholars and practitioners, this book explores the distinctive nature of the Doctorate in Business Administration (DBA) in the African context. It highlights the role of the scholar-practitioner in transforming professional experience into rigorous, impactful, and actionable knowledge.
From research problem formulation and research design to qualitative and quantitative methodologies, research ethics, and the growing role of artificial intelligence in doctoral research, the book provides practical and academic guidance for every stage of the DBA journey.
More than a methodological guide, this publication affirms a powerful vision: Africa is not merely a place where theories developed elsewhere are applied. It is a source of knowledge, innovation, and original thinking capable of producing solutions that address the continent’s own challenges.
This reference work is intended for DBA candidates, supervisors, researchers, and higher education institutions committed to advancing impactful, practice-oriented doctoral research in Africa.
