Economy

Summary: The 3rd Technical Working Group and Project Steering Committee (PSC) Meeting for the Enhancing Blue Economy in IGAD Member States concluded on December 13, 2024. The meeting, involving 41 participants from IGAD Member States and partners, reviewed project progress, validated evaluations, and set a sustainable path forward. The 3rd …

Summary: Miners in Busoga have been introduced to a new anti-corruption platform, a collaborative project between Uganda, Tanzania, the DRC, and Zambia. Developed by BASIS International, the app allows miners to share information and report corrupt practices. Local leaders encourage its use to prevent exploitation and resolve issues like bribery …

Summary: Stakeholders are advocating for the digitization of Village Savings and Loan Associations (VSLAs) to boost financial inclusion in Uganda. At a conference, experts discussed how technology can enhance transparency, streamline operations, and expand access to financial services. Stakeholders are urging the digitization of Village Savings and Loan Associations (VSLAs) …

Editor’s Review: A study in Uganda found that wildlife tourism rangers, with their deep knowledge of animal behavior, are more effective and cost-efficient in tracking lions compared to traditional infrared camera traps. The rangers’ approach helped generate accurate population estimates and highlighted the importance of empowering local rangers in conservation …

Summary: Uganda Breweries has donated threshers to sorghum farmers in Lango, improving productivity, reducing post-harvest losses, and easing threshing. The initiative is part of the company’s broader support for local farmers through its “Farm for Success” program, enhancing efficiency and ensuring better market prices for sorghum. Sorghum farmers in the …

Summary: Uganda is using Digital Tax Stamps (DTS) to enhance tax compliance, reduce evasion, and ensure product authenticity. Introduced in 2019, the initiative aims to promote transparency and fair competition. The government emphasizes the importance of taxes in national development, with DTS playing a key role in sustainable economic growth. …

Summary: Ugandan researchers have developed health products from propolis, a resin collected by bees, to improve public health and increase beekeepers’ incomes. The team at Makerere University created a process to extract propolis powder, leading to products like teas, ointments, and toothpaste. Despite challenges, such as costly equipment and intellectual …