Makerere University’s School of Statistics and Planning (SSP) recently hosted a three-day workshop on sustainable electronic waste (e-waste) management, led by a team from the East African Community (EAC). The workshop, which is part of a broader initiative to enhance environmental management practices across the East African region, was aimed at retooling university staff on...Read More

The Public Investments Management Centre of Excellence officially launched a two-week training program focused on Financial and Risk Analysis of Public Investments today September 23, 2024. Approximately 30 economists from various Ministries, Departments, and Agencies (MDAs) are participating in this intensive training, which aims to enhance their skills in public investment management. The training kicked...Read More

The Department of Population Studies on 19th September 2024 hosted the Executive Director of the National Identification and Registration Authority (NIRA), for highly informative guest lecture attended by students from Year 1 to Graduate level. The event, focused on the importance of civil registration in Uganda, aligning with the United Nations Sustainable Development Goal (SDG)...Read More

Staff of the College of Business and Management Sciences (CoBAMS) on September 13th, 2024, gathered for a splendid farewell party to celebrate the distinguished service of former leaders Prof. Eria Hisali and his deputy, Prof. Bruno Yawe, along with several retiring staff members. The joyous event, held in their honor, was graced by the Vice...Read More

Experts gathered at Makerere University to strategize on extending mini-grids to rural areas across Africa, with a focus on ensuring reliable, low-cost electricity. The three-day policy dialogue, held from September 10th to 12th, brought together specialists from Africa, the United States, and Europe. Prof. Edward Bbaale, Principal of the College of Business and Management Sciences...Read More

On 6th September 2024, a delegation from the Uganda Revenue Authority (URA), led by Mr. Okello Joseph, visited the College of Business and Management Sciences (CoBAMS) at Makerere University to explore potential collaborations aimed at enhancing research capabilities within the academic community. The visit focused on raising awareness of the URA Research Lab and discussing joint initiatives between...Read More