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The role of Uganda’s academia in preparing relevant economists to solve Uganda’s development needs
We explored how crises like COVID-19 have challenged standard economic thinking in sub-Saharan Africa, with Uganda as a case in point.

James Lubwa
Jul 27, 20221 min read
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A New International Development Paradigm?
The Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) as set by the United Nations are considered a universal benchmark for development around the...

James Lubwa
Sep 4, 20201 min read
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The future of growth in Uganda.“Healthy economies should be designed to thrive, not grow"
Economies worldwide have been designed to grow with economic growth seen as the ultimate goal for any country to the extent that a...

James Lubwa
Mar 52 min read
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The role of innovation hubs in driving sustainable development
In Uganda, entrepreneurship and innovation have become increasingly pivotal for the country's digital economy.

James Lubwa
Mar 42 min read
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Rethinking Waste: From pollution to circular economies
Plastic pollution entails accumulation of plastic products and particles in the environment, adversely affecting wildlife and ecosystems.

James Lubwa
Mar 41 min read
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The roadmap of Uganda's digital transformation
With the continued growth of the internet, digital solutions have become part of our everyday lives. With innovations like mobile money...

James Lubwa
Mar 41 min read
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Examining the Ugandan start-up ecosystem
This discussion revolved around Uganda's startup ecosystem with an assessment of the key challenges and opportunities for unemployed youth.

James Lubwa
Mar 41 min read
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An assessment of the global economic crisis and the post-pandemic outlook. The case of Uganda.
The recording of this panel discussion can be accessed here https://youtu.be/X3bXumsC5ac Special thanks to our guest panelists Dr. Peter...

James Lubwa
Mar 41 min read
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The State of Uganda's Economy - From the Perspective of Young Economists.
With panelists Hannington Ddamulira, a Policy Analyst at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, and Enock Will Nsubuga Bulime, a Young...
Open Economics Uganda
Feb 271 min read
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Beyond GDP - Wellbeing Economy, Happiness Index and the Post-Growth Debate
As the global economic landscape evolves, demographics shift, inequality expands, climate change gets worse, and technology continues to...

James Lubwa
Jul 27, 20221 min read
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Relevant Economics
The Dean School of Economics at Makerere University, emphasises the importance of applying Economics knowledge during a previous event.
Open Economics Uganda
Sep 5, 20200 min read
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Taxes in Uganda: A Nightmare for the low-income earner
Based on the recently published National Budget Framework paper, Uganda's national budget for the Financial Year (FY) 2018/19 is...
Open Economics Uganda
Jul 6, 20183 min read
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Global body adopts new measures to stop the spread of plant pests
The body in charge of keeping global trade in plants and plant products safe has adopted several new phytosanitary standards aimed at...

James Lubwa
May 17, 20182 min read
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Economic growth in Uganda
Harvard's Centre for International Development recently released its latest global growth projections, which lists Uganda as one of the...

James Lubwa
May 11, 20181 min read
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What's your definition of Economics?
I am always fascinated by the prospect of discovering a new definition of economics and its role in shaping the dynamics of our society....

James Lubwa
May 1, 20182 min read
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