Browsing by Author "Sande Noelyne Nasubo"

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AI-DRIVEN LEADERSHIP: SHAPING SUSTAINABLE FUTURES THROUGH INNOVATION
(management university of africa, 2025-11) Sande Noelyne Nasubo
Artificial Intelligence (AI) is rapidly emerging as a central technology in industries across the globe, driving innovation, improving operational efficiency, and enabling more sustainable practices. With the increasing urgency to address global challenges such as climate change, resource depletion, and rising social inequalities, AI presents an opportunity for businesses and governments to make meaningful progress toward sustainability. This article examines the transformative role of AI in sustainability, exploring how AI-driven leadership can shape a sustainable future through innovation. Focusing on sectors such as energy, agriculture, waste management, and social equity, it discusses how AI technologies can drive environmental stewardship, enhance social responsibility, and stimulate economic growth. Additionally, the paper explores the role of visionary leadership in adopting AI-driven strategies that align with sustainability goals while ensuring ethical, transparent, and inclusive AI deployment. By addressing both the opportunities and challenges associated with AI, this article provides a comprehensive overview of AI's role in shaping a sustainable, AI-enabled future.
GREEN IT: INNOVATIONS IN COMPUTING FOR SUSTAINABLE LEADERSHIP
(management university of africa, 2025-04) Sande Noelyne Nasubo
As environmental sustainability becomes increasingly vital, the tech industry is being called upon to mitigate its impact on the planet. Green IT, or Green Information Technology, focuses on sustainable practices in the design, use, and disposal of computing technologies, seeking to minimize energy consumption, reduce electronic waste (e-waste), and promote efficient resource utilization. With an ever-expanding digital landscape, Green IT innovations offer solutions to the growing environmental challenges associated with computing. This article examines the latest advancements in Green IT, including energy-efficient data centers, cloud computing, and sustainable hardware and software development. Furthermore, it explores how sustainable leadership can shape the future of Green IT by driving innovation, fostering eco-conscious business practices, and creating systemic change. In doing so, the article argues that sustainable leadership in the tech sector is not only a critical component of corporate responsibility but also a key driver of innovation and long-term success.
OPEN-SOURCE SOFTWARE ADOPTION IN AFRICAN UNIVERSITIES: A PATHWAY TO SUSTAINABLE INNOVATION
(management university of africa, 2025-11) Sande Noelyne Nasubo
The digital transformation of African higher education is a pivotal driver for socioeconomic development, research excellence, and global competitiveness. However, this transformation is critically constrained by chronic financial limitations, technological dependence on foreign proprietary systems, and significant infrastructural deficits. This paper presents a comprehensive analysis arguing that the strategic, institutional-wide adoption of Free and Open-Source Software (FOSS) is not merely a cost-cutting IT strategy but a fundamental pathway for African universities to achieve sustainable innovation, pedagogical relevance, and digital sovereignty. The research employs a multi-dimensional framework, examining the socio-technical, economic, and political aspects of FOSS integration. It meticulously details the profound benefits, which extend beyond direct financial savings to encompass enhanced academic freedom, robust local capacity building, and the fostering of an indigenous culture of innovation and problem-solving. The paper provides an exhaustive survey of FOSS applications across the entire university ecosystem, from learning management systems (e.g., Moodle, Chamilo) and administrative suites (e.g., LibreOffice, GNU/Linux) to specialized research tools (e.g., R, Python, QGIS) and library management systems (e.g., Koha). A significant portion of the analysis is dedicated to a critical and honest appraisal of the formidable barriers to adopt and actionable strategic framework for successful implementation, emphasizing the necessity of visionary leadership, phased deployment, substantial investment in human capital development, and the creation of collaborative consortia. The conclusion posits that FOSS adoption represents a paradigm shift moving from technological consumerism to academic and technological self-determination, enabling African universities to tailor solutions to local contexts, control their digital destinies, and ultimately emerge as central hubs of sustainable innovation for the continent's development. Keywords: open-source software, African universities, sustainable innovation, digital transformation, higher education, ICT4D, capacity building, digital sovereignty, Moodle, policy.
SMART TECHNOLOGIES AND SUSTAINABLE LEADERSHIP: DRIVING INNOVATION IN THE DIGITAL ERA
(management university of africa, 2025-11) Sande Noelyne Nasubo
In the context of the rapidly evolving digital era, smart technologies are transforming the way industries operate, creating new opportunities for innovation and sustainability. These technologies—such as artificial intelligence (AI), the Internet of Things (IoT), blockchain, smart grids, and automation—offer substantial benefits across various sectors, including healthcare, agriculture, transportation, and energy. However, the integration of smart technologies requires leadership that embraces sustainability principles to ensure that the benefits of technological progress are shared equitably and do not come at the cost of the environment or social well-being. This article explores the dynamic relationship between smart technologies, sustainable leadership, and innovation, focusing on how organizations can strategically leverage these technologies for long-term, sustainable growth. It also discusses the challenges of adopting these technologies, the role of ethical leadership in their governance, and the strategies that leaders can employ to foster an inclusive, responsible, and sustainable digital future.