Why Merging Uganda’s Electricity Sector Agencies Is A Bad Idea
Early in 2021, the government of Uganda approved a two-year plan to streamline state-run agencies for greater efficiency. The first phase of the merger targeted 77 agencies under 18 ministries. By the time parliament put the programme on hold months later, 69 of these agencies had been merged.
Parliament stepped in because the government sidestepped the law and could face court challenges. But the programme is still on the cards once key issues are resolved. These include amendments to laws governing energy agencies and provision of financial compensation to affected parties and staff.
Are Small Farms the Solution to Food Insecurity? Uganda Study Shows Policies Can Get It Wrong
Around the developing world, agriculture remains a critical source of livelihood. In many low-income countries, the sector accounts for around 30% of gross domestic product, and 60% of employment. At the same time, most of the world’s extreme poor live in rural areas, mainly practising small-scale farming.
Mak Drylands Transform Project launched in Moroto District
Makerere University has received the blessing and support of community and administrative leaders to implement the five-year Drylands Transform project in Moroto district. This was during the project inception workshop held in the Planning Unit boardroom at the Moroto District headquarters on 21st October 2021. The inception workshop was held to kick start the project.
The meeting brought together over 20 participants comprising mainly the district technical, administrative staff, both political and those in the civil service. The meeting was also attended by representatives of different projects operating in Moroto including Welthungerhilfe project, GIZ and Karamoja Agropastoral Development Program that mainly focus on Livelihoods, food security and hunger.
Mak & UHTTI Sign MoU to Boost Research in Tourism Sector
Makerere University and Uganda Hotel and Tourism Training Institute (UHTTI) have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to enhance collaboration between the two institutions. At the signing ceremony held on Friday 22nd October 2021, Vice Chancellor, Prof. Barnabas Nawangwe and Mr. Cephas Birungi Kagyenda signed on behalf of Makerere University and UHTTI respectively. The Department of Forestry, Biodiversity and Tourism at the College of Agricultural and Environmental Sciences (CAES) is the implementing unit in Makerere University.
Makerere is the premier university in the region established in 1922 and set to celebrate 100 years in 2022. UHTTI was established in 2015 by an Act of Parliament (UHTTI Act, 2015) as the Principal Government Agency responsible for training human resource for the Hospitality and Tourism sector in Uganda. Currently, UHTTI awards Diplomas and Certificates. During discussions held, it was clear that establishment of a partnership between the two institutions offers opportunity for a mutually beneficial relationship for many years to come.
