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Uganda commits to implement IGC recommendations
KAMPALA, September 2, 2025 — The Government of Uganda has pledged to implement recommendations made by the International Growth Centre [IGC], as part of its efforts to manage the country’s rising debt…
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Uganda to mark World Accreditation Day 2025 with focus on empowering SMEs
KAMPALA, August 13, 2025 — Uganda will join over 100 countries in commemorating World Accreditation Day [WAD] 2025, with this year’s celebrations highlighting the vital role of accreditation in empowering small and…
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Uganda rallies global partners to transform agri-food systems through strategic investment, coordination and innovation
KAMPALA, June 26, 2025 –– The Government of Uganda has issued a national and international call to action to transform its agriculture sector, launching a bold agenda focused on strategic investment, innovation,…
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Uganda’s economy displays positive outlook amid growth, trade, and inflation trends
KAMPALA, June 17 2025 — Uganda’s economy continues to exhibit strong resilience and growth, according to the May 2025 Performance of the Economy Report, released by the Ministry of Finance, Planning, and…
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FDI Flows to Developing Economies Drop to Lowest Level Since 2005
WASHINGTON, June 17, 2025 — Flows of foreign direct investment [ FDI ] into developing economies—a key propellant of economic growth and higher living standards—have dwindled to the lowest level since 2005…
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Shs 72.3 trillion budget to drive full monetisation of Ugandan economy
KAMPALA, June 13, 2025 –– The Finance Ministry has unveiled a Shs 72.136 trillion national budget for the 2025/2026 financial year, setting its sights on transforming every corner of the country into…
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Low health financing in Uganda worries sector stakeholders
KAMPALA, May 12, 2025 – – Sector stakeholders at the recent Uganda National Dialogue on Health Financing have expressed deep concern over low investment in healthcare and called for increased accountability, domestic…
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Ahead of COP30, Africa champions new approach to measuring green wealth of countries and incentivizing climate action
WASHINGTON D.C., April 29, 2025 — African leaders are advocating for a new approach to measuring the continent’s green wealth, emphasising that current gross domestic product measures in most African countries are…
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Gov’t to prioritise debt management and economic growth in next five years
KAMPALA, February 3, 2025 –The government intends to prioritise debt management, domestic revenue mobilisation, and economic transformation in the next five financial years. This was revealed days ago in parliament by the…
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Higher commodity prices drove up public revenues in Africa in 2022
KAMPALA, December 13, 2024: Tax revenues rose across African countries on average in 2022 due to higher commodity prices, according to new data published early this week. Revenue Statistics in Africa 2024…
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