Senior Researcher
Mahlatse H.A. Ragolane
Academic leader, public policy researcher and higher education professional with expertise in governance, public administration and digital education. With a career spanning public health research, curriculum innovation, and academic management, he combines scholarly depth with practical impact. Currently pursuing a Doctor of Business Administration (DBA), he holds a Master of Arts in Public Management and Governance and has made significant contributions to research on service delivery, public participation, and the intersection of artificial intelligence with education and governance. He serves as the Senior Lead: Special Projects (Academic Design). In this role, he leads key strategic initiatives that influence academic governance, institutional audits, and projects impacting academic design within the Dean’s office. His leadership in these areas ensures alignment with institutional goals while driving academic innovation.
Professional Biography
Research with context and consequence.
Qualifications
- BADMIN
- BADMINHON
- MA
- DBA
Department
Academic Design
Lab Cluster
Entrepreneurship and Enterprise Development
Awards & Memberships
- Member, African Research Leadership Network
Current Projects
Where this expertise is active.
Active Project
Business in a box
A modular business-building system for township, rural and early-stage entrepreneurs.
In Development
Sustainable Enterprise Accelerator
Helping growth-ready enterprises embed sustainability, resilience and measurable social value.
Selected research
Publications and insights.
Research Report
The African Enterprise Resilience Index: A Working Framework
- 18 August 2026
- 12 min read