7th Uganda Economic Growth Forum: Strengthening Uganda's competitiveness to foster accelerated economic growth
The Ministry of Finance, Planning, and Economic Development (MoFPED) in conjunction with the International Growth Centre (IGC) Uganda, holds an annual Economic Growth Forum (EGF) to discuss the country’s key challenges, strategies, and policy solutions for promoting sustainable and inclusive economic growth. The theme for the seventh edition of the forum is ‘Strengthening Uganda’s Competitiveness to Foster Accelerated Economic Growth.
Jonathan Leape
Executive Director, IGC and Associate Professor of Economics, London School of Economics and Political Science (LSE)
Albert Musisi
Commissioner, Ministry of Finance, Planning and Economic Development (Uganda)Sam Mugume Koojo
Assistant Commissioner, Macro Economic Policy Department, Ministry of Finance, Planning and Economic Development (Uganda)Dennis Muggaga
Head of Climate Finance Unit, Ministry of Finance, Planning and Economic Development (Uganda)Paul Lakuma
Senior Research Fellow and Head Macroeconomics Department, Economic Policy Research CentreEzra Muhumuza Rubanda
Executive Director, Uganda Manufacturers AssociationIsaac M.B Shinyekwa
Head of Trade and Regional Intergration Department, Economic Policy Research CentreElly Twineyo Kamugisha
Executive Director, Uganda Export Promotion BoardHenry Musasizi
Minister for State General Duties, Ministry of Finance, Planning and Economic Development (Uganda)Hugh King
Private Sector Climate Change Advisor - Uganda, Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office (FCDO)Marios Obwona
Senior Economic Advisor, IBI InternationalRobert Mukiza
Executive Director, Uganda Investment AuthorityIbrahim Okumu
Dean, School of Economics, Makerere UniversityGaba Gabriella Mogapi
Permanent Secretary, Ministry of Local Government, UgandaMadina Goluba
Senior Research Fellow, Economic Policy Research Centre
Bernard Hoekman
Director of Global Economics, European University Institute
Vicky Chemutai
Economist, Trade and Regional Integration Unit, World BankMilly Kaddu
Policy Analyst, Ministry of Finance, Planning and Economic Development (Uganda)Elly Twineyo Kamugisha
Executive Director, Uganda Export Promotion Board
Stefan Dercon
Professor of Economic Policy, University of OxfordNana Cabrel Nkuingouna
Policy Analyst (Economist) and Country Lead (Uganda), United Nations, FAO-
EGF Agenda.pdf
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This year’s forum focuses on strengthening Uganda’s competitiveness to foster an accelerated and inclusive economic growth. Through six sessions, international and local presenters;
- Delve into global economic developments and implications on Uganda’s growth,
- Address on the mobilization of financial resources for economic development,
- Discuss strategies to boost exports and firm productivity,
- Explore the link between climate change and economic growth, v.) shed light on technology as a driver of productivity, and
- Assess how the government can promote sub-regional growth through the Parish Development Model (PDM).
By fostering dialogue and collaboration, this 2-day conference plays a crucial role in bringing together experts, policymakers, and industry leaders to deliberate on the nation’s economic landscape, examining key challenges, strategies, and policy solutions for promoting a sustainable growth.
Read the IGC blogs from the seventh Uganda Economic Growth Forum below: