ECONOMIC POLICY RESEARCH CENTRE
The Economic Policy Research Centre (EPRC) is a credible and reputable economic management and development policy think tank with solid outreach and policy networks. It is mandated to develop and implement a forward-looking and responsive research agenda to facilitate the achievement of the long-term objectives of the government of Uganda as well as the expectations of the citizenry and development partners, among others.
Research Agenda
Economy, Employment and Public Finance Management
Research in this area informs policy actors on how to stimulate economic growth and create employment through prudent public finance management….
Macroeconomic Analysis, Social Service Delivery and Protection
This focuses on means of enhancing productivity, mobility of factors of production & their impacts on household welfare, social protection for vulnerable groups & institutional reforms for social economic transformation.
Private Sector Development and Competitiveness
Research in this area informs how the private sector should reposition itself as the engine of economic growth, adapt to the EAC competitive regional business environment and other regional blocs.
Natural Resources Management
This area focuses on how Uganda can leverage its wealth in natural resources for sustainable growth and development.
Policy Inconsistency and Implementation Gaps
In this area, our research explores the evolution of policies and identifies gaps and inconsistencies within the existing policies so as to aid their effective implementation.
Trade and Regional Integration
Under this thematic area, our research examines the likely implications of the changing global and regional geopolitical environment on Uganda’s trade.