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Mitigating the Socio-Economic Impacts of COVID-19 on MSMEs in Uganda

The pandemic has disrupted the Ugandan economy from macro to micro levels. Notably, the policy responses at the macro level have exposed the vulnerabilities of Micro, Small, and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs).

This calls for a methodology that articulates the macro-micro linkages (in terms of fiscal, monetary, and regulatory responses) during and after the covid-19 pandemic.

This study will carry out a quantitative analysis of the macroeconomic data before and after the covid-19 pandemic.

Both qualitative and quantitative methods will be employed in the generation of relevant data generation and engagement. The study seeks to make substantial contributions to the evidence, research uptake, and capacity building.

The Objectives
  • Generate timely up-to-date data to assess and monitor the impact of the pandemic on MSMEs and households.
  • Assess the appropriateness of the monetary, fiscal, and regulatory responses that have been adopted in Uganda to mitigate the impact of the pandemic on MSMEs in the immediate, short, medium, and long term.
Expected Outcome

Uganda-specific data and evidence generated on MSMEs to inform public policy, business practices, innovations, and community responses to COVID-19.

Target Audience

  • Covid-19 taskforce
  • Ministry of Finance
  • Bank of Uganda
  • Other ministries, including Trade, Local Government, and Gender
  • Parliament
  • President’s Office
  • Development partners i.e World Bank, GIZ, DFID
  • CSOs and private sector associations
  • Individual MSMEs
Read more about the project in Uganda and other countries: here
Read our latest research under this project here:

Full Report: The Socio-Economic Impact of Covid-19 on Business Enterprises in Uganda: Evidence from Micro, Small and Medium-Sized Enterprises

Abridged Report: The Socio-Economic Impact of Covid-19 On Business Enterprises in Uganda: Evidence From Micro, Small And Medium-Sized Enterprises

The plight of Micro Small and Medium Enterprises amidst COVID-19. A post-lockdown analysis.

The effect of COVID-19 on the operations of agro-processing SMEs in Uganda

A Rapid Assessment of the Effect of the COVID-19 Lockdown on Livelihoods and Micro, Small, and Medium Enterprises in Uganda

A Rapid Assessment of the Effect of the COVID-19 Lockdown on Micro, Small and Medium Transport businesses in Uganda

The effect of COVID-19 on the operations of agro-processing SMEs in Uganda

The effects of COVID-19 lockdowns on Ugandan businesses: A comparison of the 2020 and the 2021 lockdowns

The plight of Micro Small and Medium Enterprises amidst COVID-19: A post lockdown analysis based on Business Climate Survey

School reopening in Uganda after the COVID-19 lockdowns: preparedness, attrition, challenges and prospects for recovery

Media coverage

The project has received enormous coverage from the media both local and international;

Newspaper Cover: Our latest research under the project made to the cover of the Observer Newspaper, detailing the business mortality and jobs carnage that different spells of covid-19 lockdowns caused among MSMEs. Read the story here

Watch NTV Uganda video here: 400,000 JOBS LOST TO COVID: New economic report paints gloomy picture

Daily Monitor: How Covid-19 pandemic has left deep scars on businesses, jobs. Read Here

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Project Team
Sarah Ssewanyana - Executive Director EPRC
Sarah N. Ssewanyana (PhD)

Project Supervisor

Swaibu Mbowa (PhD)
Swaibu Mbowa (PhD)

Project Member

Dr. Ibrahim Kasirye
Ibrahim Kasirye (PhD)

Project Manager

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Ass. Prof Julius Kiiza

Project Member

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Francis Mwesigye (PhD)

Project Member

Mildred Barungi
Mildred Barungi (PhD)

Project Member

Corti-Paul-Lakuma
Mr. Corti Paul Lakuma

Project Member

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Mr. Tony Odokonyero

Project Member

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Peace Musiimenta (PhD)

Project Member

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What drives the dynamics of employment growth in firms? Evidence from East Africa May 25, 2023   1.18 MB

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Project Videos

How COVID-19 Containment affected small businesses in Uganda

In Uganda, Covid-19 is much more than a public health crisis

COVID 19 impact on MSMEs in Uganda: Research by EPRC with support from IDRC, Canada

Ordinary Ugandans speak about how COVID-19 restrictions have affected them

COVID-19 impact on micro, small and medium businesses in Uganda

Blogs

Harnessing technology for business recovery and survival in times of COVID-19

How adequate, accessible and sustainable are government’s COVID-19 stimulus packages for MSMEs?

COVID-19 and subsequent preventive measures have had the largest impact on MSMEs

Financial inclusion of Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs) during the Covid-19 pandemic

Nearly half a million jobs lost since breakout of Covid-19 – EPRC study

COVID-19 and e-learning in Uganda: How can the education access inequality gap be closed?

MSMEs in Uganda far from being resilient – EPRC Study

For upcountry hoteliers, recovery is agonizingly slow

Building Women Enterprises’ Recovery and Resilience

Study paints grim picture of private schools as country locks up again

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