Development
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USDA awards nearly US$10mln in organic market development grants
NEW YORK, January 18, 2024 – The United States Department of Agriculture [USDA] through its Agricultural Marketing Service [AMS] days ago announced that US$ 9.75 million has been awarded to 10 grant…
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Uganda’s export earnings dropped 10.7 percent in November 2023
KAMPALA, January 18, 2024 – Uganda’s export receipts during November 2023 fetched the country US$ 615.05 million, a 10.7 percent decline when compared to the US$ 688.69mln the country earned in October…
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MPs reject Shs 10bln for construction of NPA offices
KAMPALA, January 18, 2024 – Parliament’s Budget Committee has rejected a request of Shs 10 billion to construct the National Planning Authority [ NPA ] House in Kampala, saying government must first…
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New Global Alliance for Women’s Health could help boost global economy by US$ 1trn annually by 2040
DAVOS-KLOSTERS, January 18, 2024 – A new World Economic Forum report released today shows that closing the women’s health gap would allow more women to live healthier, higher-quality lives, and provide an…
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Fighting poverty: Ugandans advised to embrace PDM, Emyooga
MBALE, January 18, 2024 -The National Coordinator of the Emyooga programme, Ritah Namuwenge has advised Ugandans to use the Parish Development Model [PDM] and Emyooga programme to empower themselves economically. Namuwenge said…
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Foreign Affairs Ministry seeks Shs 6bln for post-NAM and G77+China summit activities
KAMPALA, January 17, 2024 – Parliament’s Committee on Foreign Affairs has recommended the provision of a budget line worth Shs 4 billion and Shs 2bln to the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, to…
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MPs endorse Shs 79bln needed for merger of public agencies
KAMPALA, January 17, 2024 – Parliament’s Committee on Public Service and Local Government chaired by the Bardege-Layibi Division Member of Parliament, Martin Ojara Mapenduzi, has recommended the provision of Shs79.3 billion in…
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Launch of World Cooperative Monitor 12th Edition set for next Friday
KAMPALA, January 17, 2024 – The 12th Edition of World Cooperative Monitor [ WCM ] will be launched on January 16, 2024, with most of the invitees expected to follow the event…
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Sugar millers want issuance of new licences halted
KAMPALA, January 16, 2024 – Sugar millers under the umbrella of Uganda Sugar Manufacturers Association [USMA] want an amendment of the Sugar Act, 2020, halting all the sugar licences currently issued by…
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Dangote Refinery finally opens for business
ABUJA, January 16, 2024 – The Dangote Refinery which processes diesel and aviation fuel began production days ago, the company calling it a “big day for Nigeria” after years of construction delays.…
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