The objectives of the Centre includes the following:
Upscale the skills and knowledge required in relevant areas of public policy.
Be proactive in ensuring that public servants in the country are exposed to the current state of the art in terms of public policy theory and practice.
Optimize the synergy between public and private officials in the implementation of public policy
Conduct policy dialogue on relevant and topical issues affecting national and the global policy space
Raise awareness on social issues such as poverty, inequality and gender
Remain relevant to the university community and its environs.