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Abbey M. W retweeted
Today, while making a presentation at the 69th CEO's Breakfast meeting on Uganda's Ten-Fold Growth Strategy opportunities for the insurance sector, our Executive Director, Dr. @JosephMuvawala, made the following remarks;
Uganda's Ten-Fold Growth Strategy seeks to expand the economy from approximately US$50 billion in 2023 to US$500 billion by 2040. This ambition rests on four priority growth areas, collectively known as ATMS: Agro-industrialisation; Tourism Development; Minerals Development, including oil and gas; and Science, Technology and Innovation, including ICT, Creatives, and Games & Sports.
These sectors were chosen for their potential to expand production and exports, create employment, attract investment, and accelerate Uganda's economic transformation. Each also generates an identifiable insurance market across its entire value chain. Agro-industrialisation, for instance, requires protection for crops, livestock, irrigation equipment, warehouses, processing facilities, cargo, and business interruption.
Tourism calls for property, travel, aviation, marine, public-liability, and event-related cover. Minerals, oil and gas demand specialised engineering, environmental liability, equipment, cargo, and operational risk insurance. Science, technology, and innovation require cyber insurance, data-protection cover, professional indemnity, and technology-related liability products.
Insurance, then, is not a service that becomes relevant only after growth has occurred, it is part of the institutional architecture that makes growth possible in the first place. When major risks cannot be identified, priced, pooled, and transferred, lenders restrict credit, investors postpone commitments, firms hold back expansion, and households avoid productive activity.
The depth of the insurance market therefore shapes the depth of investment across the wider economy. For this reason, Uganda must expand its capacity to carry risk at the same pace as it expands investment, production, and trade.
The National Planning Authority will support the Insurance Regulatory Authority (IRA), the Uganda Investment Authority (UIA), the Ministry of Finance, Planning and Economic Development (MoFPED), and other institutions in aligning national development priorities with insurance-sector strategy.
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Abbey M. W retweeted
WORLD BANK TRAINS PIM PLUS OPERATION
IMPLEMENTERS ON INCLUSION & NON-DISCRIMINATION (IND)
In a move to bolster inclusiveness and guard against discrimination across development projects, the World Bank (WB) in partnership with the Ministry of Finance, Planning, and Economic Development has today conducted an Inclusion and Non-discrimination (IND) training of Public Investment Management PLUS (PIM PLUS) project implementation unit technical officers.
As a flagship reform under the Public Finance Management Reform Strategy (PFMRS), the PIM PLUS operation is focused on transforming the country’s public investment landscape by strengthening public investment and asset management. The project is currently supporting the implementation of NDP IV and the Tenfold Growth Strategy through improved project preparation, budgeting, execution, and asset maintenance.
As a public service delivery-focused operation, PIM PLUS is keen on upholding Inclusion and Non-discrimination standards, as enshrined in international human rights protection treaties to which Uganda is a signatory.
As such, the inclusion and non-discrimination training emphasized the need to guard against marginalization and uphold human dignity across all projects.
“Inclusion is not merely a policy requirement by the World Bank, but it is a fundamental human rights principle in all operations. All projects must be inclusive. Every individual, regardless of gender, age, disability, ethnicity, religion, or socio-economic status, deserves equal opportunity and dignity in the share of project outcomes, goals, and objectives,” said Gertrude Basiima, the Acting Assistant Commissioner, Projects Analysis and Public Investment Department at @mofpedU
Basiima added that inclusion and non-discrimination are at the heart of effective service delivery and sustainable development, and as such, all PIM PLUS operation implementing partners need to create safe and respectful environments where vulnerable groups are recognized, and diversity is valued.
The World Bank training team urged participants from the PIM PLUS operation implementing agencies to disseminate inclusion & non-discrimination information to all stakeholders, such as frontline staff and contractors, among others.
The WB team also urged the participants to regularly review and improve safe project-level Grievance Redress Mechanisms while ensuring that project Grievance Redress Committees are active and responsive. The team also reminded the participants to ensure that Inclusion and Non-discrimination clauses and language are included in all project communications, such as contracts and Terms of Reference.
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Join our Senior Planner for Strategic Planning, @allankayongo1 today at 4:00pm, as he shares perspectives at the @ECA_OFFICIAL Africa Development Impact Forum (#ADIF) Pre-Forum Stock Take Webinar around aspects of Industries of the Future. Join using the link below the flyer!
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What do school holidays mean within our education system? At their core, they are intended to provide children with a necessary break from formal learning. Yet increasingly, this period is being occupied by paid coaching, effectively extending structured instruction into what should be rest time.
When do children have holidays? It is deeply troubling that the learners are being coached to prepare for the Primary Leaving Examination (PLE) -a terminal, high-stakes examination administered before the completion of the basic education cycle, which in my strong opinion serves very limited purpose except for placement at Senior One.
What is going on? Are we losing control? My expectation is that as private provision of education expands, we increase regulation.
@Educ_SportsUg
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At the #KampalaGeopoliticsConference2026, during a panel discussion themed: New Faces of Development Assistance: Towards Solidarity Based, Sustainable Investment,our Senior Manager Development Planning, Dr. Asumani Guloba rallied for efficient resource spending by African nations
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Heartiest congratulations to our very own Dr. Rogers Matte on his well deserved promotion! We are all proud to work alongside you and look forward to your continued impact. 👏👏
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Hearty congratulations to our Manager-Strategic Planning Mr. Vincent Operemo upon being conferred today, the Degree of Doctor of Philosophy in Education Management focusing on Management Information Systems effectiveness @Makerere. We are proud of you Dr. Operemo !!
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While speaking at the Strategic Planning Retreat for the Health Ministry, Departments and Agencies happening at Statistics House, Ms @EmyChelangat informed participants that Communication interventions in the Strategic Plans will ensure that both the internal and external stakeholders understand the objectives, progress made, and their respective roles in implementing the plans, while fostering alignment and support.
She further emphasised that, for information sharing and stakeholder engagement to support the attainment of the strategic plans' goals, communication must be data-driven.
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At the Health- Ministry, Departments and Agencies Strategic Planning Retreat, our Senior Planner for Strategic Planning Mr. @allankayongo1 while speaking about the Institutional Arrangements for implementation of their Strategic Plans, Mr Kayongo emphasised the need for legal, governance, and institutional capacity interventions to ensure effective implementation of the Strategic Plan.
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Our Senior Planner-Environment and Social assessment, Mr. @_abbeym_ presented the financing framework and project profiling for Strategic Plans at the Health MDAs retreat happening at Statistics House. He highlighted that 70% of an institution's core mandate or outputs should be achievable using Government of Uganda funds.
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#ComingUp!!
Are you in the Creative Industry? Join us for the the 14th National Development Policy Forum(#NDPF) as we delve into the state of the Creative Industry in Uganda and how to leverage opportunities to harness it’s growth. Tuesday, 15th April, 2025 at the Kampala Serena hotel from 2pm.
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🌟A heartfelt shoutout to Dr. Asuman for his unwavering dedication and hard work in bringing NDP 4 to fruition! As I watched him walk the final mile to cabinet for approval of our next five year plan, I felt so blessed. I want to take a moment to celebrate his commitment and leadership. NPA feels incredibly proud and blessed to have such a passionate advocate on the team. Wishing him all the best and God's glory as he continues to serve.
"Success is not the result of spontaneous combustion. You must set yourself on fire." – Arnold H. Glasow 🔥 #Dedication #Leadership #NDP4
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NPA Planner for Policy Research and Innovation, Ms. Racheal Nabasirye, expertly facilitating discussions on the Fourth National Development Plan (#NDPIV ) in Nebbi. Driving dialogue toward inclusive policies and innovation for sustainable growth.
#LGonNDPIV #PlanningForDevelopment
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Striking the intricate balance between ambition and reality is a critical ingredient for strategy development and execution.
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Today, I am proud to add the 3rd PhD attained under my leadership and mentorship at @NPA_UG. First; PhD Winnie Nabiddo, then PhD Hennery Sebukeera, and now PhD Ssebulime Kurayish, Manager for Manpower Planning. Currently,@NPA_UG has over 15 PhD students at @Makerere.@SKurayish
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Today, we celebrate our Manager for Manpower Planning and Development Mr @SKurayish, for successfully defending his thesis for the PhD in Economics of @Makerere. Now @NPA_UG has 12% of the staff with PhDs, making it a better think tank for development planning in #Uganda.
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The Deputy Mufti of Uganda, Sheikh Muhammad Ali Waiswa paid a courtesy call to NPA to thank NPA for supporting the development of UMSC strategic plan and invite NPA to participate in the UMSC@50 years celebrations on 12th December 2024 at Kololo grounds.
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Our Executive Director, Dr @JosephMuvawala , will be a panellist at the Public Investment Management Conference tomorrow at @Makerere. Scan the code below to join the conversation. #FirstPIMconference @mofpedU @MakCoBAMS
