Uganda has taken a significant stride toward aligning its economic ambitions with global climate goals. The Ministry of Finance, Planning and Economic Development, in a landmark partnership with the World Bank, European Union, Stanbic Bank, and other key international and…
Uganda’s tourism sector is set for a significant transformation following a high-level meeting where the Uganda Tourism Association (UTA), the European Union and over 20 global development partners convened to address critical challenges and chart a sustainable path forward. This…
In a bid to combat deforestation and promote sustainable development, the government of Denmark has pledged to partner with Uganda on a massive reforestation campaign in an initiative that aims to plant at least 29 hectares of trees in the…
Uganda’s agricultural sector is poised for a significant turnaround, thanks to the government’s focus on leveraging Agriculture Technology (Agritech). This was revealed by Matia Kasaija, the Minister of Finance, Planning and Economic Development, who was speaking at the Uganda-EU Business…
The Agricultural Business Initiative (aBi) has launched two innovative programs worth Ushs66.8 billion to revolutionize Uganda’s agricultural sector and tackle the climate crisis. The Green Agrifood System Programme (GRASP) and Accelerating Adoption of Green and Inclusive Finance (AAGIF) aim to…
The world’s electric car fleet continues to grow strongly, with 2024 sales set to reach 17 million. Despite near-term challenges in some markets, based on today’s policy settings, almost 1 in 3 cars on the roads in China by 2030…
Elly Twineyo Kamugisha, the executive director of Uganda Export Promotion Board (UEPB), has said there is need for a collective effort amongst stakeholders if Uganda is to maximize export growth potential in the agricultural sector. He said this on June…
The European Union has provided 8 million euros (31.8 billion shillings) towards efforts aimed at eliminating injustices related to the land tenure systems in the country. The grant to be administered by the World Bank aims at strengthening land tenure…