Makerere University COBAMS

College of Business Management Sciences - @Makerere University teaches and conducts Research in Economics, Statistics, Business Management & Population Science

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Representing the Vice Chancellor @Makerere, Prof. Barnabas Nawangwe (@ProfNawangwe), Dr. Geoffrey Nuwagaba, Senior Lecturer @MakCoBAMS, attended the launch of the Research Hub - 2nd Annual Research Conference, Protea Hotel, Kololo, officiated by Hon. @henrymusasizi1. @ugabankers

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HAPPENING NOW: Day 2 of the Annual Research Conference
Hosts: Uganda Bankers Association(@ugbankers), @Makerere, School of Business (@MakCoBAMS).
Theme: Financial Sector Research as a Catalyst for Uganda's Ten Fold Economic Growth Agenda.
Venue: Protea Hotel, Kampala.

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The @Makerere Guild President H.E. Gracious Kadondi (@kadondigracious) & the Guild Speaker Rt. Hon. Trevis M. Muhwezi (@TrevisMuhwezi) participated in the Conference on the Theory of Noonomy held @Makerere on 20th August 2026. @SsaliSarah @DOS_Makerere @MakerereNews

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Bachelor of Arts in Economics students from @MakCoBAMS actively participated in the #NoonomyConference at @Makerere,exploring sustainable transformation & positioning @Makerere Economics Society (MUES) to advance dialogue, research & innovation on the Theory of Noonomy.

[Prof. Edward Bbaale @EdBbaale]

Today I chaired a panel discussion on Advancing the theory of Noonomy in Uganda’s Development Pathways at @Makerere. We explored how Uganda can move from consuming knowledge to producing it, and how AI & digitalisation can serve human development rather than deepen exclusion.

[Prof. Edward Bbaale @EdBbaale]

@Makerere Our debate focused on five critical questions: 1️. How does Uganda move from consuming knowledge to producing it? 2️. How do we make AI & digitalisation serve human development? 3️. How do we industrialise without sacrificing inclusion & sustainability?

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20/8/2026: Pictorial for today's #NoonomyConference at @Makerere. @MakerereNews @GovUganda @RIFMakerere @NPA_UG @mofpedU @EdBbaale @okumuibra

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20/8/2026: Speaking at the @Makerere #Noonomy Conference, Prof. Edward Bbaale, Principal @MakCoBAMS, highlighted three tests for technology adoption: Productivity, human development & inclusion, stressing that technology should complement human potential. @EdBbaale @MakerereNews

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Closing the conference, Assoc. Prof. Ibrahim M. Okumu, Dean-School of Economics @MakCoBAMS, described the theory as a lens for Uganda's development. He reaffirmed the School's research commitment to automation & knowledge-driven growth. @Makerere @EdBbaale @DICTSMakerere.

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20/08/2026: Panelists @Makerere #NoonomyConference moderated by Prof. @EdBbaale - Principal @MakCoBAMS.
Dr. Robert Ngobi Kiwanuka – @NPA_UG
Assoc. Prof. Robert Wamala – @Makerere
Prof. Nikolay D. Dmitriev – World Association of Noonomy
Mr. Davis Vuningoma – @mofpedU

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Moderating the @Makerere Conference, Dr. Peter Babyenda-Policy Engagement Coordinator @MakCoBAMS challenged participants to embrace Artificial Intelligence (AI) while keeping humanity at the centre of balancing technological advancement with human values. @EdBbaale @RIFMakerere

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Mr. Sergey Lobanov, Head of Mission at the Russian Embassy in Uganda, commended @Makerere for its role in strengthening Uganda-Russia cooperation in science & education. He stressed the Theory of Noonomy as an important platform for sustainable social & economic development.

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20/08/2026: Prof. Sergey D. Bodrunov praised @Makerere's intellectual leadership & urged the university to drive noonomy forward through research, publications & curriculum development. "We look forward to having a Faculty & courses on Noonomy @Makerere." @EdBbaale

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Presenting the Theory of Noonomy @Makerere, Prof. Sergey D. Bodrunov, its author, said the theory offers new pathways for social & economic development by examining historical transformation & the evolution of society. @EdBbaale @mofpedU @okumuibra @RIFMakerere @MakerereNews

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20/08/2026: Emphasizing @Makerere Research & Innovation vision, Prof. @SsaliSarah called for collective action to build an African development agenda centred on knowledge innovation, & sustainability, urging stakeholders to “think boldly, collaborate deeply, & act decisively.”

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Representing the Vice Chancellor @Makerere @ProfNawangwe, DVC-AA @SsaliSarah said, “Modern civilization stands at a crossroads.” She implored Africans to rethink conventional development approaches & explore sustainable pathways driven by knowledge, innovation & human potential.

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HAPPENING NOW: The future of economics is here! The Noonomy Conference is officially commencing at @Makerere.
Don't miss the Special Address by Prof. Sergey D. Bodrunov and the Keynote by Prof. Nikolay D. Dmitriev. Let's redefine sustainable transformation together. @RIFMakerere

[Prof. Edward Bbaale @EdBbaale]

I invite you to the conference this Thursday, at Main Building, @Makerere
Prof. Nikolay will deliver the keynote address on The Theory of Noonomy and its Role in Resolving Modernity: Pathways to Sustainable Social and Economic Transformation.
We look forward to your participation

[Prof. Edward Bbaale @EdBbaale]

I've had the privilege of welcoming Prof. Nikolay D. Smirnov, Deputy Director of the S.Y. Witte Institute of Noonomy and New Industrial Development, Russia
We met in preparation for our inaugural conference on the Theory of Noonomy and its Role in Resolving Modernity’s Challenges

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SAVE THE DATE: @Makerere will host a Conference on the Theory of Noonomy, bringing together experts to explore pathways to sustainable social & economic transformation. The conference will be hosted by Vice Chancellor Prof. Barnabas Nawangwe (@ProfNawangwe).@MakerereNews