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Devise Medium Term Regulation for Gambli...

16 Apr 2018, Mouris Opolot

Corti Paul Lakuma, a Research Fellow at the Economic Policy Research Centre (EPRC) has asked government to devise medium term regulatory and tax measu [ ... ]

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Taxation Crucial on Tobacco Control

05 Mar 2018, Mouris Opolot

The effective use of taxes, which is crucial to control tobacco consumption, is still wanting, a Research Analyst with the Economic Policy Research Ce [ ... ]

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EPRC Recognises Nawangwe

01 Mar 2018, Mouris Opolot

The Economic Policy Research Centre (EPRC) recognized Prof. Barnabas Nawangwe for his efforts in enhancing the Centre's corporate governance and devel [ ... ]

Overcoming the reproductive health challenges to young women’s employment prospects in Uganda

This brief identifies possible ways in which to enhance the employment prospects of young people in Uganda. It is based on a qualitative survey conducted in four districts of Uganda—Masaka, Namayingo, Yumbe and Kampala.

EPRC Annual Report July 2016 to June 2017

The 2016-2017 EPRC Annual Report highlights several research assignments completed between July 2016 and June 2017. These included conducting policy research and policy analysis; policy engagement and communication activities among others.

Using taxation to control Tobacco consumption in Uganda

Drawn from a recent study by EPRC which simulates the potential impact of different tax changes on tobacco consumption, the brief underscores the need to make regular, consistent and uniform adjustments to the tobacco tax structure.

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Corti Paul Lakuma, a Research Fellow at the Economic Policy Research Centre (EPRC) has asked government to devise medium term regulatory and tax measures...

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EPRC Annual Report July 2016 to June 2017
The 2016-2017 EPRC Annual Report highlights several research assignments completed between July 2016 and June 2017.

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Menstrual Hygiene: What does it cost Rural Wo...

By Sheila Anne Depio and Anita Ntale

March 8^th marks International Women’s Day which in Uganda will be celebrated under the theme “Empowerment of...

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Welcome to the Uganda Children’s portal, an initiative of the Economic Policy Research Centre (EPRC) and UNICEF Uganda. The portal represents a one...

RT @ikasirye_ug: Using taxation for tobabbco control in Uganda https://t.co/gi2pGI85Vc .@EPRC_official .@WHOUganda .@Tobaccoecon Thu Apr 19 08:09:20 +0000 2018
ADOPT MEDIUM TERM REGULATION FOR GAMBLING Last year, gambling related taxes contributed 30 bn shillings to Ug treas… https://t.co/X5bMlEMkFh Wed Apr 18 14:51:39 +0000 2018
A study conducted by Economic Research Policy Centre (EPRC) and School of Women and Gender Studies Makerere Univers… https://t.co/ZX5HPx19iA Mon Apr 16 13:45:50 +0000 2018
@cortipaul COMMENT ON THE PROPOSAL BY @URAuganda URGING ALL BANKS TO DISCLOSE CUSTOMER DETAILS; “It may lead to ban… https://t.co/67z9HqAviO Fri Apr 13 10:27:13 +0000 2018
RT @URAuganda: #AntiSmugglingAlert Dangers of smuggling cigerretes include ;- ~Suffocation of the local tobacco industry. ~Loss of bo… Wed Apr 11 11:55:57 +0000 2018
RT @ikasirye_ug: .@EPRC_official https://t.co/ZyARyW59hm Wed Apr 11 09:47:31 +0000 2018
Corti Paul Lakuma, a Research Fellow at the Economic Policy Research Centre has asked gov't to devise medium term r… https://t.co/s78vTi4U5w Wed Apr 11 09:35:33 +0000 2018
RT @UNICEFUganda: @UNICEFUganda & @UgandaRedCross team loading Information, Education and Communication(IEC) materials into the car. These… Fri Mar 16 09:36:48 +0000 2018
Steven, Office of the President says for better coordination National Planning Authority should give a more holisti… https://t.co/YAKrIQatai Thu Mar 15 08:27:26 +0000 2018
Without fixing the problem of income inequality and quality of life, the rising insecurity to the state and individ… https://t.co/ln9w3oNoQi Thu Mar 15 08:19:54 +0000 2018
David Lambert Tumwesigye, Ministry of Gender says there's little investment at household levels. Says without addre… https://t.co/UfPKmDRA9I Thu Mar 15 08:16:59 +0000 2018
Harriet Namisi, World Food Programme says all participants at today's dialogue know what the problem is but ignorin… https://t.co/3SK8lLSLbE Thu Mar 15 08:09:58 +0000 2018
Betty Kyadondo says social protection has been neglected in this country. Family planning falls under no particular… https://t.co/qeNUOt6ae6 Thu Mar 15 08:05:58 +0000 2018
Betty Kyadondo, National Population Council says assuring families that their few children will be able to survive… https://t.co/TS46x652ae Thu Mar 15 08:03:36 +0000 2018
Betty Kyadondo, National Population Council says it will be hard for Uganda to harness the demographic dividend giv… https://t.co/olVLhoBzDM Thu Mar 15 08:01:48 +0000 2018

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