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Towards a hunger- free Ugandan society
(2017)The demand for food in the country has outstripped the supply because of rapid population growth rate at 3% per annum outpacing food production, which has stagnated at 2% for over a decade. A big portion of the population, ... -
Strengthening the role of Uganda development bank limited in the socio-economic transformation of the country
(2014-06)Development Banks (DBs) are important instruments of Government through which socio economic transformation is promoted. Development banks providing relatively low cost capital compared to commercial banks and also wider ... -
A Policy paper on access, cost, quality and relevance, the case fro Pre-primary and Primary Education in Uganda
(2015-07)From 1986, the education sector has witnessed comprehensive policy reforms that have put it decisively on the development path. Key among the reforms was the adoption of the most fundamental and far reaching programme - ... -
Investment partnerships for embedding foreign domestic investments in Uganda
(2014-02)Many developing economies have successfully promoted Foreign Direct Investment (FDI) in order to facilitate economic growth and reduce poverty. However, attracting FDI without appropriate policy interventions for embedding ... -
Enhancing competitiveness in Uganda's tourism sector for growth and employment
(2013-10)Tourism in Uganda, a top African destination in the 1960s, has reawakened over the past decade. Uganda Vision 2040 includes tourism as among the growth sectors with great development opportunities.Tourism was designated ... -
Strategies for employment creation
(2015-01)This paper undertakes a comprehensive analysis of the unemployment status in, with particular attention to the youth, and provides a workable strategy based on development of value chain to address unemployment in a holistic ... -
A Policy paper on curbing corruption to improve service delivery
(2013-06)One of the key principles of modern societies is the rule of law and the subjection of individual selfish interests to the interests of the common good. More recently the NRM Government has committed itself to fight ... -
A Policy paper on the process of attaining middle income status
(2016)Uganda aspires to become an upper middle income country by 2040 as spelt out in the Uganda Vision 2040. However, while articulated in NDPII, the direction that should move the country to middle income is not yet well ... -
The Uganda Green Growth Development Strategy 2017/18 – 2030/31
(Sustainable Business Team, Government for South West, UK, 2000., 2017)As the 2030 Agenda takes effect globally, the Government is taking steps to implement principles such as green growth that are embodied in the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). The Government has developed the Uganda ... -
Uganda Green Growth Strategy Implementation Roadmap
(Sustainable Business Team, Government for South West, UK, 2000., 2010)Uganda aspires to transform itself from a largely peasant to a modern and prosperous country by 2040. This is to be achieved through strengthening fundamentals to harness developmental opportunities in the tourism, ... -
Action Plan for Development and Promotion of Exports in Selected Commodities
(2016-08)This Export Action plan is a strategic response by Government of Uganda to operationalize the Second National Development Plan (NDPII) whose overall goal is to attain a middle income status by 2020. The NDPII identifies ... -
Sources of Productivity Growth in Uganda The role of Inter-industry and Intra-industry Misallocation in the 2000s
(World Bank, 1818 H Street, NW, Washington DC 20433 USA, 2016-06)Uganda's GDP growth of the 2000s was accompanied by high growth rates of labor productivity across industries producing tradable goods and services. This came about primarily as a result of investment in equipment and other ... -
Korean Model of Latecomer Development: Capability-Building and Smart Specialization
(2016-07)Korea has been one of the most successful latecomer economies to achieve rapid economic growth and join the ranks of high income economies. While Korea has often been proposed as a role model for other developing countries, ... -
Land Reform and Investments in Agriculture for Socio-Economic Transformation of Uganda
(2014-07-24)Uganda, with a per capita Gross National Income (GNI) of US$ 510 (Atlas method, current prices) in 2013 and with 22 percent of her population living below US$1.25 per day as of 2013, has prepared a development vision, the ... -
Developing the Iron and steel Industry in Uganda
(2018-01)Uganda’s Iron and Steel industry paints a picture of contradictions. Firstly, the country has abundant high-quality iron ore deposits, yet its infant steel industry imports all of its raw materials. Secondly, there is high ... -
Gender, Economic Productivity and Development in Uganda: Recent Evidence and Policy Conclusions1
(2014-05-09)Gender equality is enshrined in Uganda’s constitution. Yet, gender-related norms, perceptions and practices continue to ensure that women’s and men’s opportunities remain unequal. This is unfair: life’s chances should ... -
Financing Fiscal Deficits in Uganda
(2014-03-27)Uganda is in a transitional period in terms of both financing needs and opportunities. Since Fiscal Year 2009/10 net financing requirements have consistently exceeded available net concessional lending – and this trend ... -
The Revival of Uganda's National Carrier
(2016-10-03)The feasibility study undertook a detailed analysis and review of: the causes of success and failure of Airlines globally, with particular focus on Africa and the collapse of the country’s previous National Carrier;Uganda’s ... -
Uganda's Public Sector Borrowing Requirements, Finance Options and the implication for Economic Performance
(2014-03)Government’s optimal mix of financing options depends crucially on the level of borrowing requirements and the use of public resources. Uganda’s development strategy is increasingly focused on ... -
Effect of Procurement Procedures and Project Implementation on Resource Absorption
(2014-02-20)The number and scale of Government projects in the roads sub – sector in the past 3 years is unprecedented. Government spends over UGX 1.5 trillion a year on goods, land, works and services to ensure roads are maintained ...