The Social Protection for Inclusive Growth in Africa international conference which was held in Kampala attracted participants from across Africa and beyond, yielding a vast array of opinions. EPRC Photo “We need to use institutions to mainstream social protection in government policies and programs,” Sarah Ssewanyana the Executive…
With about 10 million Ugandans currently living below the poverty line, financing social protection, to fight poverty is among the lead actions government has adopted in recent years. In that regard, a workshop to identify issues to promote high-level dialogue on the role of social protection in supporting…
Musa Lwanga (standing), a Research Analyst with EPRC and lead researcher for the ongoing study makes a presentation during a consultative workshop at EPRC. Photo by Mouris Opolot The Economic Policy Research Centre (EPRC) is conducting a study to identify and explore strategies for boosting domestic revenue mobilization…
The Government of Uganda is desirous of inclusive growth, a situation where all citizens will have equal opportunities and benefits of economic growth will accrue to every section of society. This strong desire is manifested for example, in the country’s National Development Plan II theme of “Strengthening Uganda’s…
Through the National Development Plan (NDP II), Uganda has prioritized the attainment of middle income status by 2020. This article examines what the country needs to attain the NDP II target. We will focus on income measures in this article for ease of interpreting where we stand and…
Dr. Sarah Ssewanyana, the Executive Director EPRC makes a presentation during a poverty measurement workshop held at EPRC conference hall. She noted that income poverty indicators are highly political. Photo by Mouris Opolot A one-day seminar organized by World Bank and the Economic Policy Research Centre (EPRC) on…
Paul Lakuma, research fellow, Economic Policy Research Centre The bailing out of struggling companies can get the whole economy to its knees. It could have been the best response in other countries such as Britain and America to revitalize failed but important industries. If Uganda is to do it, it should…