MUST - Policy & Economic Data Center

Regional hub for innovative policy research and data analytics, driving evidence-based decisions and inclusive economic development in Uganda and the region.

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One year down! Today we celebrated MUST-Pedc’s 1st anniversary with some well-deserved cake cutting. Special thanks to Dr. Musiita Benjamin for his wonderful leadership in getting us here. Here’s to many more milestones ahead! #PedcAnniversary #OneYearStrong @MbararaUST

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Happy 1st Birthday to us🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉! One year ago today we launched and what a journey it’s been. The memories are fresh, but the growth is undeniable. From glory to glory, His hand has been upon us every step of the way. Nothing can stop what’s coming next @MbararaUST @mofpedU @STIsecretariat

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At today's engagement with the PSST, @musiitabenjamin , Head of MUST-PEDC, presented the centre's core objectives as Uganda's first AI-powered policy intelligence data platform.

The PSST called for intentional partnerships linking MUST-PEDC with local governments to strengthen revenue intelligence, while the Commissioner for Tax Policy, committed to sharing a concept note on non-tax revenue for joint development.

#MUSTPEDC #DataForPolicy #NonTaxRevenue @MbararaUST @mofpedU @MoLGUganda @STIsecretariat

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MUST leadership, led by Vice Chancellor @PbyakikaPauline , today held a strategic engagement with the Permanent Secretary/Secretary to the Treasury, Dr. Ramathan Ggoobi @rggoobi , at the Ministry of Finance, Planning and Economic Development in Kampala, under the theme "Positioning MUST as a Leading University in Research, Innovation and Commercialization."

The PSST pledged support for MUST research, urging that scientists be empowered to deliver real impact in STI and that university research stay aligned with the national research agenda.
#MUSTatTheForefront #ResearchForImpact @MbararaUST @mofpedU @STIsecretariat

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Yesterday, on the 15th of July, @MbararaUST hosted Hon. Eng. Jonard Asiimwe Akiiki ,Minister for Science, Technology, and Innovation, for a high-impact visit! MUST-PEDC was proud to exhibit during his maiden ministerial visit, where he commended our work at the Policy and Economic Data Center. 🙌 #MUSTPEDC #PolicyResearch @STIsecretariat

[MUST - Policy & Economic Data Center @mustpedc]

According to National -Population and Housing Census Report 2024 ,The Activity status on the youth was classified into four categories i.e. Youth in Education; Youth in Employment and no longer attending School; Youth in Employment and attending School; and Youth Not in Employment, Education or Training (NEET).

Four in every ten (42.6%) of the youth, aged 15-24 were NEET; 22.7 percent were in employment only while 4.7 percent were in employment and schooling and 30 percent were in school only (Figure 10.15). Five in ten (44.8%) of the youth NEET resided in the rural area.
You can download all this data from our portal https://t.co/6baqWFReag
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How effectively are local governments in Eastern Uganda collecting their own revenues? A new data collection report from the MUST Policy and Economic Data Centre (MUST-PEDC) provides the most comprehensive answer yet. Covering 46 local government entities, 3 cities, and 10 municipalities across six sub-regions, the report analyses Non-Tax Revenue (NTR) performance over five financial years, from FY 2020/21 to FY 2024/25.
You can download this data from our portal https://t.co/6baqWFReag

[Dr.Benjamin musiita (PhD) @musiitabenjamin]

Every shilling of Non-Tax Revenue (NTR) collected locally has potential to build a road, a school ,equip a health center and a community strengthened. Uganda has doubled NTR collections since 2020.
A stronger local revenue systems yield stronger local development outcomes.

[MUST - Policy & Economic Data Center @mustpedc]

According to National -Population and Housing Census Report 2024 ,The Activity status on the youth was classified into four categories i.e. Youth in Education; Youth in Employment and no longer attending School; Youth in Employment and attending School; and Youth Not in Employment, Education or Training (NEET).

Four in every ten (42.6%) of the youth, aged 15-24 were NEET; 22.7 percent were in employment only while 4.7 percent were in employment and schooling and 30 percent were in school only (Figure 10.15). Five in ten (44.8%) of the youth NEET resided in the rural area.
You can download all this data from our portal https://t.co/6baqWFReag
@mustpedc @StatisticsUg @mofpedU

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Day Two of the MUST-PEDC induction training, facilitated by Dr. Nicodemus Rudaheranwa, focused on report writing and making sense of collected data. Participants learned the importance of processing, cleaning, and analyzing data to identify trends and support evidence-based decision-making in sectors such as agriculture, industry, and services. The session emphasized involving data collectors in designing data collection tools to minimize gaps, translating research findings into practical actions and policy recommendations, and understanding the differences between academic and policy reports. Participants also reviewed the key components of an academic report, including the title page, abstract, table of contents, introduction, hypothesis, and study objectives.@MbararaUST @mofpedU @StatisticsUg

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Data collection is going digital! Great session today by Mr. Ronald Mutabaazi reviewing data collection tools and questionnaires during the MUST-PEDC induction training for data collectors. The training on Electronic Data Collection highlighted how we can streamline fieldwork and minimize errors, leaving us fully equipped and ready to implement these tools for high-quality, real-time insights. #MUSTPEDC #DigitalData #Research @MbararaUST @StatisticsUg

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Inside Igongo Country Hotel, Dr. Kule Baguma John posed a simple question to the room “What does PEDC actually do?” What followed was a journey through sharp research methods and the human side of data emotional intelligence, active listening, and neutrality. His message was clear, behind every number is a person. Ethics, consent, and anonymity are never optional. Well-trained data collectors and a commitment to accuracy turn raw data into decisions communities can trust. Research in Uganda is rising.
#ResearchEthics #DataQuality #MUST #PEDC @MbararaUST @StatisticsUg @mofpedU

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Our new data collectors are in training today at Igongo Cultural Centre. The MUST-PEDC Induction Training for Data Collectors is led by Ms. Daniella Mukama, representing Dr. Benjamin Musiita. The first mile of the mission starts here. #MUSTPEDC @MbararaUST @StatisticsUg @mofpedU

[MUST - Policy & Economic Data Center @mustpedc]

Friday Tip for you.
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The Future belongs to evidence-based decisions not guesswork. @mustpedc is officially redefining how economic data shapes public policy. To investors ,policymakers and next-gen researchers, this is your hub for actionable insights and collaborative innovation.
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How do we know if development funds actually reach our communities ?MUST-PEDC bridges the gap it synchronizes Fragmented national data so researchers, policymakers and citizens can track real-time socio-economic impact empowering Ugandans through transparency. check out.
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Did you know that ,Data is Uganda's new oil, and MUST-PEDC is the refinery .from village-level tracking of government funds like PDM to real time economic forecasting ,this turns raw numbers into national progress. And yes Evidence based policy starts here.
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