Eddie Oketcho

International development cooperation, global affairs & political economy. Exploring how power, policy and cooperation systems shape development outcomes.

[Eddie Oketcho @oketcho]

Ndugu @kasujja and the @UgandaMediaCent Team, any plans to improve the quality of photos used on the websites of our foreign missions?

E.g. The photos of the team at the Ugandan Embassy in Ankara could use some work. Otherwise, great job.

https://t.co/oVWuS6jtqK

@UgandaMFA.

[GIZ Uganda @giz_uganda]

As the world commemorates #WorldRefugeeDay, @giz_uganda and its implementing partners and donors reaffirm their commitment to refugee response. #StandWithRefugees #RefugeeSupport #WithRefugees

[Lucrezia Biteete @LucyBiteete]

I will speak on a panel tomorrow at 16h on eID in Africa at #CAS2024
"Towards Trusted Cross-border Electronic ID Services", looking forward to seeing you there!
@RealSmartAfrica @D4DHub_EU @ESTDEVestonia #globalgateway

[GIZ Uganda @giz_uganda]

Happy International Women's Day to the trailblazers,
the dreamers, and the game-changers.
Your courage, determination, drive, and compassion, light the way for a brighter, more equal tomorrow. Shine on.
#IWD #WomensDay

[Lucrezia Biteete @LucyBiteete]

So excited to finally get this started! Delegates from 8 EAC countries and regional actors present to discuss #DataPrivacyEAC in #Kampala
@pdpoUG @ODPC_KE @EUinUG @D4DHub_EU @giz_uganda @StrathU @EAC_yap

[Silver Kayondo @SilverKayondo]

Been following the investments being made by @EUinUG & @giz_uganda in #emobility.

Every progressive Ugandan should watch out for the three mega trends shaping this century- technology, climate change & globalisation. A lot is happening.

#CleanTech #CleanEnergy #CleanTransport

[Eddie Oketcho @oketcho]

World over, the CSO sector is evolving. AI is continuing to redefine our way of life. Now the two worlds, the CSO sector and AI, will meet in this critical discussion about emerging trends in AI and a changing CSO landscape.

This promises to be an insightful conversation.

[GIZ Uganda @giz_uganda]

Join us later today, Feb. 15 at 2pm (EAT), for a Twitter Space as we explore the intersection of Artificial Intelligence and Civil Society in Uganda.

The speakers shall also explore emerging AI trends relevant to the CSO sector.

The Space link is: https://t.co/oeyKycoGjG

[GIZ Uganda @giz_uganda]

Join us for #16DaysofActivism against Gender-Based Violence! Wondering how our team and partners are contributing to preventing GBV?

Stay tuned as we share powerful statements from our colleagues and partners on their commitments.
Let's stand together to #EndGBV 💪🤝#GIZUganda

[Ministry of Lands,Housing and Urban Development @ministry_lands]

The @GovUganda with support from @giz_uganda under the Responsible Land Policy in Uganda (RELAPU) programme is organizing a National Land Policy Platform from 31st October - 2nd November at @HotelAfricana.

The meeting will bring together Government Agencies, Civil Society Organisations, Academia, Development Partners and the Private Sector into an in-depth discussion on the progress of implementing the NLP activities in the last ten (10) years of implementation and the next steps leading to the development of the revised National Land Policy.

[Eddie Oketcho @oketcho]

@Kazungu51747782 @SpireJim Hi @Kazungu51747782 Even on Sexual Harassment @giz_uganda has a policy against this. Awareness creation efforts on the policy and the corresponding enforcement mechanisms are in place. In case there are credible allegations, these should be REPORTED so that due action is taken.

[Eddie Oketcho @oketcho]

@SpireJim @SpireJim Thank you for flagging these. Where there are credible allegations, GIZ has formal channels where these can be raised & addressed. But if they're false, untrue, distortions, or malicious accusations, raised in bad faith, then they are regrettable https://t.co/ZN4WswmF7o

[GIZ Uganda @giz_uganda]

The @giz_uganda Support to Refugees and Host Communities in Northern Uganda Project teamed up with @MoLGUganda and Local Governments in West Nile to create a powerful strategy for Local Economic Development called the “West Nile Strategy for Local Economic Development (WENSLED)".

[Eddie Oketcho @oketcho]

@Dave_Bugzy Nga mberayo.

[Eddie Oketcho @oketcho]

@SpireJim Hi @SpireJim
GIZ is what you'd call a family-friendly org. It has policies that make it easier for staff to balance work & family life. But Conflicts of Interest MUST be declared, so that spouses don't work in the same dept, supervise each other, etc. There is a policy in place.

[GIZ Uganda @giz_uganda]

Human rights are not yet guaranteed for all. Migrants still face discrimination, violence & indignity. Through our BMM programme @giz_uganda & @UHRC bring together human rights institutions from the Horn of Africa to promote migrants’ rights, funded by @EU_Partnerships& @BMZ_Bund

[Nathan JosephOnyango @NathanJoseph]

This Friday @Anita_Kamba @anyangookech @kyaruzi2 @irenemutuzo @AmootiKangere @oketcho @Eristaus @Amukidosi @jermaine_egesa and ya'll veterans.

[GIZ Uganda @giz_uganda]

@EUinUG @EnabelinUganda @MEMD_Uganda @UNDPUganda We understand sustainability as “meeting the needs of the present without compromising the ability of future generations to meet their own needs”. Therefore, this is one of the many initiatives being implemented to ensure reduction of our carbon footprint.

[GIZ Uganda @giz_uganda]

GIZ Uganda will implement electric mobility within the range of Kampala and Entebbe. Staff and future guests will enjoy an E-vehicle ride between the Entebbe airport and Kampala. Also focusing on setting up a GIZ E-vehicle fleet. @EUinUG @EnabelinUganda @MEMD_Uganda @UNDPUganda

[GIZ Uganda @giz_uganda]

To prevent a violent past from re-occurring, the #gizCivilPeaceService is implementing activities that support affected communities and their leaders to deal with conflicts over ethnic and historical grievances in a non-violent way #DealingWithThePast