EPRC

Economic Policy Research Centre (EPRC) is Uganda's leading think tank in economics and development policy-oriented research and policy analysis.

[EPRC @EPRC_official]

Charcoal Dependence: the dilemma of attaining sustainable production & u... https://t.co/L2enjEZVdB via @YouTube

[Elizabeth Birabwa @EBirabwa]

Today @EPRC_official and @NPA_UG had an elaborate advisory discussion with the @mtic_uganda Minister Hon Sanjay Tanna(@SanjayTanna444 ) on emerging findings on five value chains including sugarcane, rice, cotton textiles and apparel, iron and clinker to guide strategic investment

[Fred Amonya @FredAmonya]

@DailyMonitor The tragedy: we aren’t doing enough to understand our situation. Complexity engulfs Africa more than any other human ecosystem. On the day of the economics Nobel, we must ponder how to understand our ecosystem.

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[Fred Amonya @FredAmonya]

@johnboscokisitu It’s transport. It’s sociology. It’s economics and finance. It’s policy. It’s politics. And all plead with physics for answers. This is one of the most cognitively rich clips I have encountered on this platform. @EPRC_official

[Ministry of Finance @mofpedU]

OFFICIAL LAUNCH OF THE AFRICA CREDIT RATING AGENCY (AFCRA)

Minister of State for Planning @AmosLugoloobi represented President @KagutaMuseveni
at the official launch of the Africa Credit Rating Agency (AFCRA) at the InterContinental Mauritius Resort Balaclava Fort, Republic of Mauritius.

The establishment of AfCRA represents a significant milestone in Africa's efforts to strengthen its financial architecture and promote a more informed, credible and continent-focused approach to credit ratings.

The initiative supports the broader African Union objective of addressing challenges associated with sovereign and corporate credit ratings and improving access to sustainable sources of capital. It's strategic initiative for Africa's financial and economic development.

It should be noted that, for decades, the methodologies employed by major global credit rating agencies have met with limitations in fully capturing the realities of African economies.

The event brought together senior government officials, policymakers, financial institutions, investors, credit rating professionals, development partners and other key stakeholders from Africa and beyond.

The African Credit Rating Agency reaffirms the collective resolve to build African institutions. The AfCRA is therefore expected to address the existing gap through accurate,fair and context-sensitive credit assessments. The Agency will leverage in-depth regional knowledge, cultural understanding and data-driven analysis.

[EPRC @EPRC_official]

You can also watch the discussions here: https://t.co/IeSKEiK5Gt

[EPRC @EPRC_official]

News blog: Btn 2015 & 2024, Uganda’s annual health services exports surged from $3.3 million to $26.8 million. Uganda could hugely boost these earnings, experts have said during a recent @EPRC_official high-level policy dialogue. Read about it here: https://t.co/YaiOJrdDBT

[BBC World Service @bbcworldservice]

What if a home could be the start of a whole new life? 🏡

In a small village in Scotland, homes are being built for people who have experienced homelessness - offering something that goes beyond four walls.

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[Enabel in Uganda @EnabelinUganda]

Every girl deserves to learn with dignity.

Together with @reachahand, we are bringing 300+ students from 20 schools in Kasese district to participate in the "It's brave girls: undo the taboo" festival as part of the world menstrual hygiene celebrations.

Over the past 2 years, our efforts across the regions have:

✅ Sensitised more than 45,000 adolescents on menstrual health and hygiene
✅ Provided close to 35,000 girls with sanitary pads
✅ Reached almost 30,000 secondary school girls and about 5,500 girls in communities

These numbers represent girls attending class with confidence, speaking openly about menstrual health and accessing what they need to thrive.

As we continue to challenge harmful myths and break the silence surrounding menstruation, we invite you to be part of the conversation.

🎥 Watch the live stream here: https://t.co/LELc8sli8y

All this has been possible with funding from Belgium and @EUinUG. #EnablingChange

[EPRC @EPRC_official]

Dr. Nixon Niyonzima, Head Research and Training, at @UgandaCancerIns was speaking during @EPRC_official policy dialogue on unlocking opportunities for health services export. Watch the conversation here: https://t.co/IeSKEiK5Gt

[EPRC @EPRC_official]

As the region faces a gap in specialised NCD care, @UgandaCancerIns has emerged as the go-to center for foreign patients. Dr. @nniyonzima explains how the institute is spearheading health services export in Uganda #healthservicesug

[IBRAHIM KASIRYE @ikasirye_ug]

Uganda has met two of three 95–95–95 HIV testing, treatment and viral suppression targets. The latest results from the 𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟓 Uganda population-based HIV Impact Assessmentsuggest that about 220,000 adults with HIV don't know their status. Overall, the prevalence has stagnated at 5.5% among ages 15-49 since 2020, this suggests that treatment is working, but new infections persist. See previous research by .@EPRC_official on HIV-related issues
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[EPRC @EPRC_official]

Our latest newsletter is out! Catch up on what @EPRC_official has been up to, plus explore our latest research, and insights on the Ugandan economy.
https://t.co/dA6DB6mCs9

[Embassy of Sweden in Kampala @SwedeninUG]

New Staff Alert: Meet Susanna Janson Landin, our new Program Officer for Health and SRHR 🇸🇪🇺🇬

Before joining the Embassy of Sweden in Uganda, she worked on human rights and democracy issues at the Unit for Latin America and previously supported Sweden's embassies across Africa on sexual and reproductive health and rights (SRHR).

Although Uganda was new to her, she had heard many positive stories about the 'Pearl of Africa' and its friendly people. Arriving in Kampala, she was initially struck by the city's energy and busy traffic, but after just two weeks she already feels at home. She loves how green and lush the city is and has been inspired by the warmth and hospitality she has experienced.

She is especially excited to work with partners advancing health and SRHR in Uganda and looks forward to contributing to improved outcomes for women, girls and young people.

Welcome to the team! 🇸🇪🤝🇺🇬

#SwedeninUganda #SRHR #Health #Uganda #TeamSweden #GenderEquality

[EPRC @EPRC_official]

Our latest newsletter is out! Catch up on what @EPRC_official has been up to, plus explore our latest research, and insights on the Ugandan economy.
https://t.co/dA6DB6mCs9

[Ministry of Finance @mofpedU]

In the Press 📌
#TenfoldGrowth
#DoingMore

[EPRC @EPRC_official]

Some Ugandans doubt our health sector, but Dr. Diana Ssewanyana of Aga Khan Hospital shares a different reality: foreigners are travelling to Uganda for medical care, and our local professionals are in massive demand globally. #healthservicesexport

[EPRC @EPRC_official]

Watch more of this conversation here: https://t.co/nYBPIknNkJ

[EPRC @EPRC_official]

Some Ugandans doubt our health sector, but Dr. Diana Ssewanyana of Aga Khan Hospital shares a different reality: foreigners are travelling to Uganda for medical care, and our local professionals are in massive demand globally. #healthservicesexport

[EPRC @EPRC_official]

Is it time Ugandans had a candid conversation about exporting our health professionals? 🩺@RubabindaJr, president of @TheUMAofficial, thinks so. The issue was highlighted during @EPRC_official's public dialogue on unlocking Uganda’s health services export held on sept 29th.

[Kamukama Fredie #Gen MK ,President Museveni 4 life @kamukamafredie]

The Uganda Free Zones and Exports Promotion Authority (@ufzepa) participated in the @EPRC_official Policy Dialogue on unlocking Uganda’s potential in exporting health services.

The Manager, Export Services, Ms. Brenda Kabasinguzi,highlighted strategies to boost health services exports from medical tourism, specialized care and telemedicine to accreditation, partnerships and branding Uganda as a health hub.