Tag: Ministry of Finance Planning and Economic Development

Tooro Succession Dispute Deepens as Ababiito Declare New King

The dispute now places Tooro at a delicate crossroads between customary authority and Uganda’s legal framework. Omusuuga Kamurasi has called for respect for tradition and the law, while President Museveni has called for peace and unity among the Batooro.

U.S. Announces More Than $150 Million in Support at Pacific Islands Forum

International

On commercial diplomacy, the United States is shifting assistance toward private-sector-led growth, including efforts with Australia, Japan, New Zealand and Taiwan to connect every Pacific Islands Forum country to a trusted undersea cable network. A second Pacific Investment Summit is scheduled to be hosted in early 2027.

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Perform or Perish: Govt Enforces Automated Scorecard to Track...

The Government of Uganda has officially rolled out the Balanced Scorecard (BSC) as its national performance management framework, with...

National News

Stable Shilling, Low Inflation Highlighted in Uganda’s Economic Outlook...

The Ministry of finance , planning and economic development is set to launch the National Budget Month (NBM) as...

Business

Uganda’s Inflation Drop Attributed to Reduced Commodity Prices—Finance Report

Uganda’s imports from the East African Community region decreased by 2.8% to USD 264.10 million in September 2024, down from USD 271.62 million the previous month. Exports to the region also declined by 1.0% from USD 197.23 million to USD 195.22 million over the same period.

Business

Finance Minister Asks New Investment Board to Tackle Youth...

The newly appointed board, chaired by Dr. Robert Kyamanywa, faces the challenge of addressing rampant youth unemployment that has affected countless families across the country.

National News

MoF Issues Funds to Local Governments to Facilitate Completion...

The primary objectives of the consultative workshops include providing feedback on issues raised during last year's budget consultations, discussions about the budget strategy for FY 2025/26, and discussions about the strategic direction of the NDP4, the 10-fold growth strategy, and how this will translate into local economic growth.

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