Corti Paul Lakuma

Economist with an interest in tax reforms, macroeceonomics (fiscal and monetary policy), political economy, public sector and financial reforms

[Corti Paul Lakuma @cortipaul]

@KakandeAlex Thanks for this enlightenment. But it will be repaid wholly in Uganda shillings, right?

[Corti Paul Lakuma @cortipaul]

@Comrade_Otoa My heartfelt condolences 💐. May His Soul Rest In Peace.

[Corti Paul Lakuma @cortipaul]

@MukonoGamu @joachimmugyenzi Some schools, like St Andrews University in Scotland and many others in Germany, do admit students straight from “A” level to a Masters program. The course, however, takes 5 years. So, we can assume the Bachelors is embedded in the masters.

[EPRC @EPRC_official]

Digital fraud risks have grown as more Ugandans move to transact on digital platforms -- and this could derail our progress, writes @aida_kkn

[Corti Paul Lakuma @cortipaul]

@jamesonen Many join corporate America. They have the cultural fit. It’s not all lost.

[Corti Paul Lakuma @cortipaul]

@alitwaha9 Finally! From here I hope we will never look back again.

[Corti Paul Lakuma @cortipaul]

@kasujja They will appeal and overturn conviction. That’s also an option provided for in the rule of law.

[EPRC @EPRC_official]

🌍🚗 On #WorldEVDAY 2024, Uganda stands at a crossroads on its path to sustainable transport! With strides like the 2023 National E-Mobility Strategy, more investment, infrastructure, and policy alignment can drive us toward a greener, cleaner future. Let's power up for change!⚡

[Corti Paul Lakuma @cortipaul]

@NationAfrica How is Wall Street in San Francisco? Inspiring story though.

[EPRC @EPRC_official]

Congratulations @rggoobi The EPRC family appreciates the good work you're doing.

[EPRC @EPRC_official]

This week the @usmissionuganda Economic Unit Chief Luis G. Salas paid a courtesy call on us and together we discussed the state of the Ugandan economy and possibilities for information sharing between @EPRC_official and the unit. #Ugandaeconomy @mumakeith

[Corti Paul Lakuma @cortipaul]

@beewol USA would not be able to go home without gold. Whatever the outcome, Jokic has shown them who is the new sheriff.

[Corti Paul Lakuma @cortipaul]

@cobbo3 Did they have tuition fees or scholarships? Some students just apply for visas without meeting the minimum prerequisite.

[IBRAHIM KASIRYE @ikasirye_ug]

Former UNICEF Chief Economist and a leading figure in the fight against structural programmes (SAPs) in the 1980s and 1990s, Prof Giovanni Andrea Cornia, passed away on July 10, 2024. https://t.co/5lHFdWIL5m .@EPRC_official .@UNICEFAfrica .@AfriChildCentre .@africa_psp .@AfricanChildFrm .@AERCAFRICA .@ugandadebtnet .@CSBAGUGANDA

[IBRAHIM KASIRYE @ikasirye_ug]

.@EPRC_official yesterday participated in a validation meeting for the ToRs for the proposed Research Management Committee of the .@mopsuganda Ministry of Public Service. The PS Public Service .@CMusingwire opened the validation meeting .@CSCUGANDA .@NPA_UG .@MakCoBAMS

[IBRAHIM KASIRYE @ikasirye_ug]

Economic Burden of Type 2 Diabetes in Uganda https://t.co/8aoraUv2Yn .@aphrc .@WitsPricelessSA .@WHOAFRO .@ncdalliance .@mguloba1 .@AtwineBlessing

[Corti Paul Lakuma @cortipaul]

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[CEPA @centre4policy]

Joining us for #TheCEPAconvo are:
🔸@YusufSerunkuma - Columnist with The Observer newspaper, Author of Non-Essential Humans.
🔸@WairimuManyara - Lawyer & Former EAC Youth
Ambassador Kenya.
🔸@cortipaul - Senior Research Fellow Economic
Policy Research Centre (EPRC).

It will be moderated by @JGTahinduka, a policy analyst - @centre4policy.

Schedule to join the space tomorrow at 7:30 pm here: https://t.co/I8t4VAwNWo

[IBRAHIM KASIRYE @ikasirye_ug]

Census 2024; some of the poorer areas of Uganda are growing fastest .@StatisticsUg .@EPRC_official .@UNFPAUganda .@UNICEFUganda .@UNinUganda

[Asiimwe Keneth @KenethAsiimwe_]

CSO brings you an extra ordinary Post Budget Dialogue scheduled for Tuesday 18th June, 2024. @CSBAGUGANDA @ACODE_Uganda @SEATINIUGANDA @mofpedU @FredMuhumuza8 @cortipaul @HenryTumwebazk