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[Ronald Ochen @Wod Acholi @OchenRonald]

@CentralBankRw The email provided to receive the papers bounces.. could try rectifying it.

[Uganda Development Bank Ltd @UDB_Official]

UDB Webinar Series Highlights

When a single global route carries the commodities that power economies, disruptions far away can still show up in everyday prices at home.

As Joseph Mawejje, Senior Economist at World Bank, noted during the discussion, “Consider the following: 50% of the world’s seaborne trade in sulfur passes through the Strait of Hormuz. The same applies to 34% of oil trade, 39% of liquefied petroleum gas, 19% of liquefied natural gas, around 20% of refined oil products, 13% of chemicals including fertilizers, and nearly 10% of metals such as aluminum.”

The Strait of Hormuz therefore functions as a critical choke point of the global economy. Any interruption of commodity exports from the Gulf region does not stay confined to energy markets , it transmits into fertilizer availability, fuel prices, and the cost of industrial inputs that ultimately influence production costs and food systems.

For economies like Uganda, which rely on imported fuel, fertilizers, and industrial commodities, such disruptions can filter through into transport costs, agricultural input prices, and the cost of doing business.

Key takeaway: Global trade disruptions don’t remain “global” for long; they eventually show up locally in the price of fuel, food, and essential goods.

[Uganda Bankers’ Association (UBA) @ugbankers]

Our Executive Director, Mr. @WilbrodOwor, signed an MOU on behalf of the Uganda Bankers’ Association (UBA) with @aBi_Finance for the implementation of the IFRS S1, S2 and GRI Capacity Building Project during the aBi Finance Partners’ Breakfast Meeting this morning. He emphasized the transformative role of this partnership in strengthening Uganda’s financial sector.

"With support from @aBi_Finance and international partners, we have expanded Agent Banking from under 1,000 branches to over 27,000 agents nationwide. This is impact in action, unlocking credit, reaching millions of farmers, and building financial resilience." – Mr. Wilbrod Owor, Executive Director, UBA

"This ESG Capacity Building Project marks a new chapter, embedding sustainability into our operations as financial institutions to improve lives, strengthen our economy, and ultimately drive the national vision of growing GDP to USD 500 billion by 2040." – Mr. Wilbrod Owor, Executive Director, UBA

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#aBiFinancePartners | #SustainableFinanceUG | #PromotingPartnerships | #TransformingBanking

[Uganda Bankers’ Association (UBA) @ugbankers]

At the @aBi_Finance Partners’ Breakfast Meeting, Mr. Ronald Ochen, the Senior Research Officer at Uganda Bankers’ Association, presented the roadmap for the IFRS S1, S2 and GRI Capacity Building Project.

Over the next 12 months, CEOs, Executives, and ESG champions from 34 member institutions, including 23 commercial banks, 3 development banks, and 8 Tier 2 and 3 institutions, will undergo intensive training, technical handholding, and sustainability planning.

"With UGX 500 million committed by aBi Finance to cater for consultants, operational costs, and support resources, the project is designed to strengthen disclosure, risk management, and reporting practices, aligning Uganda’s banking sector with global ESG standards and the national vision of growing GDP to USD 500 billion by 2040." – Mr. Ronald Ochen, Senior Research Officer, UBA

"Our journey towards sustainable finance requires deliberate capacity building. This roadmap ensures our institutions are equipped to meet international standards, improve transparency, and lead Uganda’s financial sector into a more resilient and inclusive future." – Mr. Ronald Ochen, Senior Research Officer, UBA

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[Ronald Ochen @Wod Acholi @OchenRonald]

The movie got off my seat yesterday.

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Taron Egerton omg

[Uganda Bankers’ Association (UBA) @ugbankers]

Call for Papers – Annual Bankers Conference 2026

We’re inviting thought leaders, researchers, and practitioners to contribute insights to the 9th Annual Bankers Conference happening on 16th July 2026!

Deadline: 17th May 2026🔗
For more details: https://t.co/VgnYHi8Zvv

#AnnualBankersConference26 | #PromotingPartnerships | #TransformingBanking

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Cillian Murphy shares he is not a fan of Tommy Shelby's #PeakyBlinders haircut. 😂

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Confidence in the US dollar as the world’s reserve currency is wavering. But are there any alternatives? @ecurrnomics explores the possible contenders.

Find out why the yen is still so weak: https://t.co/LWD7awuT60

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History of US-Iran Conflict Explained

Video recorded: Sept 19th, 2019

[Ronald Ochen @Wod Acholi @OchenRonald]

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At this rate we might win the league. Carrick is enhancing my life expectancy. 😎 #MUNTOT

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Xi Jinping trounced Trump in 2025. Does not look like 2026 will be much different.

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The Bull Bear Report: Week Of December 26, 2025
A short note discussing the start of the #SantaRally and the #technical backdrop heading into next week. Full newsletter will return next week.
Wishing you all a happy, blessed and prosperous 2026.
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[Ronald Ochen @Wod Acholi @OchenRonald]

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18 Songs Turning 40 Years Old in 2025

[Ronald Ochen @Wod Acholi @OchenRonald]

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[Uganda Bankers’ Association (UBA) @ugbankers]

Proud to be shaping the future of Africa’s banking sector through knowledge and research!

Our Senior Research Officer @OchenRonald , together with @p_muhangi from @OfficialMubs , will share key insights from their paper “Exchange Rate Volatility and Bank Performance in Tanzania” at the 1st @tba_forbankers Research Conference in Dar es Salaam.

This platform is not just about presenting findings, it’s about contributing data-driven solutions, fostering dialogue, and driving innovation for a stronger, more resilient financial sector across the region.

[Uganda Bankers’ Association (UBA) @ugbankers]

Remittances are now a cornerstone of development finance.

As highlighted by @OchenRonald, our Senior Research Officer, global remittance flows reached 612 billion dollars in 2022, surpassing FDI for the first time. This milestone calls for stronger policies to lower costs and improve efficiency.

Yet, sending money home still costs an average of 6.65 percent, more than twice the SDG target. Every percentage point matters for families relying on these funds for education, healthcare, and entrepreneurship.

📖 Read the full breakdown in the UBA Annual Bankers Conference 2025 Magazine: https://t.co/JJOKVlJXkC

[Ronald Ochen @Wod Acholi @OchenRonald]

Welcome to the other conundrum Reseachers from the global South face. It can daunting but usually if it's a big conference by big shots (organizations) involved they can influence to expedite the process from here.

[Mujuni Raymond @qataharraymond]

I co-authored a paper with a friend from one of the countries with a strong passport. We have received six invitations to present the paper. He needs 0 visas. I need 6.

1 of the 6 has the earliest interview time in January 2027.

And yes, 2 of the 6 invitations are from Africa

[Uganda Bankers’ Association (UBA) @ugbankers]

Adding to the conversation, @OchenRonald emphasized the need to rethink how Uganda approaches remittances.

“I think it’s time we gave remittances the attention they deserve and optimized them for development and financial enhancement. This starts with integrating them into our national planning and legal frameworks and ensuring the safety of those abroad who send money back home,” he stated.