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EPRC Hosts New US Political Counselor to...

07 Sep 2018, Elizabeth Birabwa and Mouris Opolot

The Economic Policy Research Centre (EPRC) has engaged the US Mission in Uganda new Counselor for Political and Economic Affairs, Kimberly Harrington. [ ... ]

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Equity Atlas Dissemination Finalized

03 Sep 2018, Mouris Opolot

The Economic Policy Research Centre (EPRC), Ministry of Finance, Planning and Economic Development (MoFPED) with support from UNICEF Uganda finalized [ ... ]

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New Report Pushes for Equity in Unpaid C...

31 Aug 2018, Mouris Opolot

Findings of research conducted by Economic Policy Research Centre (EPRC), Uganda Women’s Network (UWONET) and Makerere University School of Gender a [ ... ]

Fostering a Sustainable Agro-Industralisation Agenda in Uganda

The report presents a case for activating transformative agro-industrialisation (AGI) in the context of Uganda’s proposed national industrial policy.

Agriculture sector performance sustained, but businesses are less optimistic about the future

This Business Climate Index covers the January to March 2018 quarter. It is computed based on the level of business activity, turnover, profitability, incoming new business, capacity utilisation, average costs of inputs, price of produced goods among others.

Education, Marriage, Fertility and Labour Market Experiences of Young Women in Uganda: Evidence From a Qualitative Assessment

Using qualitative methodologies, this paper explores the inter linkages between the transitions from school to work or motherhood and/or marriage and the ensuing effects on future labour market outcomes and choices.

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EPRC Hosts New US Political Counselor to Ugan...

The Economic Policy Research Centre (EPRC) has engaged the US Mission in Uganda new Counselor for Political and Economic Affairs, Kimberly Harrington.

During a...

EPRC Annual Report 2016 2017 Page 01

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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How will the recent ban on importation of use...

By Kenneth Asiimwe and Job Lakal

On Wednesday 30th May 2018, Uganda’s parliament amended the Traffic and Road Safety Act 1998. In this amendment:...

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Uganda Children's Portal

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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...

Kibirige Kaddu also a Facebook user wails "So what does this country own , privatized everything to private firms w… https://t.co/tkBAB1S7UY Mon Oct 15 09:08:37 +0000 2018
@DailyMonitor reports that Cabinet has handed Uganda Telecoms Ltd (UTL) to a Nigerian firm, Taleology Holdings GIB… https://t.co/9CS5MIfpjS Mon Oct 15 09:06:11 +0000 2018
RT @CAREUganda: Today is International Day of #RuralWomen! We center women and girls in our activities because we know that we can not over… Mon Oct 15 07:39:24 +0000 2018
According to Shinyekwa, commitment 4 (halving poverty by ensuring at least 6 percent growth) has not been achieved… https://t.co/ODY4Jg5At8 Thu Oct 11 18:52:36 +0000 2018
Tracking Malabo Commitments Dr. Isaac Shinyekwa, a Research Fellow at @EPRC_official today participated at the High… https://t.co/qHAbowRihd Thu Oct 11 18:51:19 +0000 2018
RT @OxfaminUganda: As we celebrate Independence Day, let us remember to Recognise, Reduce and Redistribute the care work load on women. #… Mon Oct 08 17:35:39 +0000 2018
This is just a tip of the iceberg. Uganda's policy inconsistencies are a setback to the much needed sustainable dev… https://t.co/31cs05jJNL Mon Oct 08 07:17:20 +0000 2018
President Uhuru Signs Order Creating Kenya Prisons Parastatal https://t.co/XVZiO4zQPc via @kahawatungu Tue Oct 02 11:37:19 +0000 2018
RT @SPEED4UHC: The 14th Joint Annual Scientific Health Conference organised by @MakerereCHS is underwayay GolfCourse hotel . @USAID @MakS… Wed Sep 26 08:35:14 +0000 2018
RT @JustKIDDing_DP: @dltum @cobbo3 @DailyMonitor @EPRC_official Quite right and great letter. The rich also try to defend themselves with p… Wed Sep 26 08:33:56 +0000 2018
RT @GlobalDevInst: GDI PhD researcher Matthew Walsham along with Hannah Kuper, Lena Morgon Banks & Karl Blanchet has reviewed social protec… Tue Sep 25 07:32:53 +0000 2018
RT @ACFEUganda: Have you booked your place. 4th Annual Anti-Fraud and Good Governance Conference 2018 Theme: Fighting the Fraud Challenge 1… Tue Sep 25 06:11:35 +0000 2018
RT @Natabaalo: As usual, great insights from @EPRC_official This time on how young Ugandan women's future employment prospects can be disru… Mon Sep 24 13:18:05 +0000 2018
Congratulations Doris Akol upon the renewal of your term as Commissioner General @URAuganda. Given your expertise a… https://t.co/sHHHngsOe1 Mon Sep 24 12:42:27 +0000 2018
Congratulations she cranes upon the win of #wunc2018kampala . You have made us proud https://t.co/luTY0LHRu7 Fri Sep 21 16:24:56 +0000 2018

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