Prof. Edward Bbaale

Principal, College of Business and Management Sciences (@MakCoBAMS) & Director EfD-Mak Center, @Makerere

[Prof. Edward Bbaale @EdBbaale]

The findings from these policy briefs will guide the process of updating Uganda’s five natural capital accounts: land, water, energy, ecosystem services, and forestry.
The briefs are being prepared through a collaborative effort involving Uganda @StatisticsUg, @Makerere, @mofpedU

[Prof. Edward Bbaale @EdBbaale]

I participated in the second validation workshop for the five policy briefs being developed in the area of Natural Capital Accounting. This work is part of @Makerere’s support to the Coalition of Finance Ministers for Climate Action and to Uganda the co-Chair of the coalition.

[Prof. Edward Bbaale @EdBbaale]

The 4-day conference has brought together key policymakers and experts to share experiences and practical approaches to implementing inclusive green economy strategies.

[Prof. Edward Bbaale @EdBbaale]

Yesterday, Vice Chancellor @profNawangwe officially opened the Inclusive Green Economy (IGE) in Practice conference. The IGE program is a regional capacity-building initiative targeting senior civil servants and policymakers from Uganda, Kenya, Tanzania, Ethiopia, and Rwanda.

[Prof. Edward Bbaale @EdBbaale]

It focuses on strengthening the ability of Gov'ts to design and implement policies that advance sustainable and inclusive economic growth. The @Sida-supported program underscores strong international collaboration in promoting green development & climate resilience in the region.

[EfD Uganda @EfD_MakCentre]

Vice Chancellor @ProfNawangwe has this morning opened a five-day (April 21-24) EfD- IGE cross country workshop convening 50 fellows across East Africa at the Imperial Resort Hotel in Entebbe.

[Makerere University COBAMS @MakCoBAMS]

15/04/2026:The Dean School of Business @MakCoBAMS, Assoc. Prof. Godfrey Akileng urged colleagues at the workshop to rethink how research translates into real economic value, emphasizing stronger research-to-industry pathways at @Makerere & beyond.

[Prof. Edward Bbaale @EdBbaale]

This work aligns with @Makerere’s ongoing support to the Coalition of Finance Ministers for Climate Action and the Pan African Forum of Finance Ministers on Climate Action, contributing to efforts to strengthen evidence-based climate policy and sustainable economic planning.

[Prof. Edward Bbaale @EdBbaale]

I hosted a Technical Working Group meeting on Natural Capital Accounting and climate-sensitive macroeconomic modelling. During the session, draft policy briefs on Natural Capital Accounts—focusing on forestry, energy, and biodiversity services—were presented and discussed.

[Basalirwa Jonathan 🇺🇬 @BasalirwaJB]

These are the Graduate Programmes at the CoBAMS School of Business.

Tomorrow, Tuesday/31st/March/2026, is the deadline for Graduate Applications. Kindly take note 🤝

[Prof. Edward Bbaale @EdBbaale]

Today, I hosted a delegation from the @WorldBankGroup to discuss collaboration with @MakCoBAMS ahead of the African Meeting of the Econometric Society (June 2027). We also focused on collaboration opportunities @MakPIMCoE. @MakerereNews @okumuibra

[Prof. Edward Bbaale @EdBbaale]

Today we proudly presented our undergraduate and graduate students to the Chancellor at #76thMakGrad.
Congratulations to all our graduates — especially our PhD candidates — as well as the faculty and parents whose support made this achievement possible. Well done to everyone!

[Makerere University, Department of Popstudies @MakPopStudies]

Today at the #76thGradCeremony, @MakPopStudies joins the celebrations in honour of the PhD. graduates of @MakCoBAMS, recognizing their outstanding academic excellence & achievement. Congratulations! 👏

[Edgar Stuart Mugisha @edgarstuart_M]

Makerere University is graduating this week.
The Mighty hill will celebrate the 76th Graduation ceremony.

[Betty Kyakuwa @BettyKyakuwa]

Day 2: #AfricaNCASymposium26 “Bridging the gap between climate science and policy is not merely a technical task — it is a governance challenge that requires structured collaboration between researchers and decision-makers.” @EdBbaale

[Makerere University COBAMS @MakCoBAMS]

#AfricaNCASymposium26
@Makerere’s @EdBbaale highlighted Pan African financial ministers forum for climate action (PAFCA) call for stronger institutional capacity & local coalition chairs, urging greater research–policy collaboration & knowledge sharing to avoid data duplication.

[Makerere University @Makerere]

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The symposium discussed several topics with a call for stronger institutional capacity & local coalition chairs, urging greater research–policy collaboration & knowledge sharing. There was emphasis on the need for universities to move from data and analysis to real policy impact, integrating climate in macro economic modelling and introducing short courses in climate change among others. #AfricaNCASymposium26

[Makerere University @Makerere]

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@makerere has successfully concluded The First African Symposium on Natural Capital Accounting and Climate-Sensitive Macroeconomic Modelling held under the theme; Climate-Sensitive Macroeconomics: Rethinking Growth in Africa’s Natural Resource.
The two-day event was officially opened by Hon. Henry Musasizi -Minister of State for Finance (General Duties) -@mofpedU accompanied by Hon. Beatrice Anywar Atim, State Minister for Environment -@min_waterUg. The symposium was purposed to strengthen Africa's analytical and institutional capacity to integrate climate and natural capital considerations into macroeconomic and fiscal policy. Several stakeholders including policymakers, researchers, universities, think tanks, development partners including media participated.
#AfricaNCASymposium26

[Prof. Edward Bbaale @EdBbaale]

with earlier welcome remarks from Hon. Beatrice Anywar and Vice Chancellor @ProfNawangwe. A great step for Africa’s climate-informed economic policy dialogue.

[Prof. Edward Bbaale @EdBbaale]

Excited to witness the official opening of the first African Symposium on Natural Capital Accounting & Climate-Sensitive Macroeconomic Modelling this morning at @Makerere. Hon. Henry Musasizi-@mofpedU officially opened the symposium,