Finance Minister Hon Henry Musasizi has tasked Economic Policy Research Centre (EPRC) to focus on generating evidence-based research and analysis that will support Uganda to achieve a 500-billion-dollar economy by 2040.
The Minister made the remarks while meeting the Board and Management of EPRC at the Ministry of Finance and Economic Development offices on Monday July 27, 2026
EPRC was established in 1993 by MoFPED and Makerere University to build in-country policy research capacity. It has since grown to become Uganda’s leading economic policy think tank.
Musasizi said evidence-based research is critical for policy makers to make informed decisions on the socio-economic transformation of the country, adding that there is need for more evidence-based research to ensure the anchor sectors (ATMS) deliver Uganda’s tenfold growth.
EPRC Executive Director Dr. Sarah Ssewanyana said the Centre is committed to continuing to play a central role in supporting evidence-informed policy making and contributing to national development strategies. She added that their work is fully aligned with National Development Plan IV and the Tenfold growth strategy.
She said EPRC is also focusing on stakeholder engagement and policy uptake as well as digitization of research dissemination and knowledge management.
Finance Minister Henry Musasizi (L), EPRC Board Member Prof. Stephen K. Nkundabanyanga (C) and Executive Director Dr Sarah Ssewanyana after the meeting.
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Story by Ministry of Finance Communications team
