Dr. James Magara is a futurist with a Doctor of Strategic Leadership from Regent University, Virginia Beach, USA; Master of Arts in Organizational Leadership and Management from Uganda Christian University; Master of Science in Dental Prosthetics from
Dr. Magara is a cherished voice on leadership in Uganda and beyond. He has spoken at leadership gatherings on three continents. His passion to see Africa’s immense human capital put to use is evident in his well-researched and provocative book, Positioning Africa for the 21st Century: The Pivotal Role of Leadership and Think Tanks, which is available in local bookshops and on Amazon.
Dr. Magara has been actively involved in raising the standard of leadership and education in Uganda and across Africa by raising, developing, mentoring and equipping other leaders. Besides running a successful dental practice, he serves as the International Deputy Director General of the Institute for National Transformation. He is part of the faculty that focuses on raising transformational leaders in Africa and among Africans in the diaspora. He is currently the Chairman, Board of Directors, Uganda Heart Institute, and, Chairman of the Think Tank, Centre for Advanced Strategic Leadership (CASTLE).