Part 1: The Institutions Shaping Uganda’s Industrial Future Uganda’s industrial ambition is no longer rhetorical. As the nation transitions into the National Development Plan IV (NDPIV) cycle, the vision of a transformed society is crystallising. Agro-processing zones are expanding, oil-linked…
Across the African continent, a new era of Economic Sovereignty is being led by an elite cadre of banking executives. As Africa shifts toward the African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA) and navigates complex digital transformations, these CEOs are reimagining…
The recent high-level meeting between the Uganda Development Bank (UDB) and the Kuwait Fund for Arab Economic Development (KFAED) marks a significant diplomatic and financial breakthrough for Uganda. Held on the sidelines of the World Bank and IMF Annual Meetings,…
The African Development Bank Group has a new president, Dr. Sidi Ould Tah, who was elected by the Bank’s Board of Governors on May 29, 2025. Dr. Tah will assume office on September 1, 2025, for a five-year term, succeeding…