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SUMMARY:Conference on the theory of Noonomy
DESCRIPTION:Makerere University will host the Conference on the Theory of Noonomy on 20 August 2026 under the theme\, “The Theory of Noonomy and its Role in Resolving Modernity Issues: Pathways to Sustainable Social and Economic Transformation.” The conference will bring together scholars\, researchers and experts to explore the role of noonomy in addressing contemporary challenges and advancing sustainable social and economic transformation. The event will feature a Special Address by Prof. Sergey D. Bodrunov and a Keynote Address by Prof. Nikolay D. Dmitriev\, and will be hosted by Makerere University Vice Chancellor Prof. Barnabas Nawangwe. The conference will be held at the SCR\, Main Building\, Makerere University\, from 8:30 a.m. to 1:00 p.m.\, with online participation available via Zoom and YouTube.
URL:https://bams.mak.ac.ug/event/conference-on-the-theory-of-noonomy/
LOCATION:Makerere University Main Hall\, Makerere University\, KAMPALA\, KAMPALA\, +2560414\, Uganda
CATEGORIES:PhD Defense
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SUMMARY:PhD Defense for Mr. Faustino  Byanyima
DESCRIPTION:INVITATION:  \nThe Dean\, School of Economics  under the College of Business  and Management Sciences  (CoBAMS)\, cordially invites you to the PhD Public Defense of the following candidate: \nName of the Candidate: Mr. Faustino  Byanyima \nTitle of Thesis: \nINTERNET USE AND HUMAN DEVELOPMENT IN SUB-SAHARAN AFRICA: THE CONDITIONING EFFECT OF INSTITUTIONAL QUALITY ON EDUCATIONAL ATTAINMENT\, LIFE EXPECTANCY\, AND INCOME PER CAPITA. \n Date:  Thursday 10th  September  2026. \n Time: 09:00am – 12:00pm \nVenue: CoBAMS  Conference Room \nABSTRACT \n Sub-Saharan Africa (SSA) has the lowest levels of education\, life expectancy\, and income per capita. The average secondary school enrolment rate is only 43%\, compared with the world average of 76%. The average life expectancy is 61 years\, relative to 73 years worldwide. SSA’s GDP per capita is USD 1\,600\, compared to USD 18\,000 globally. Efforts to improve performance include policy reforms such as Universal Primary Education (UPE)\, health initiatives\, and trade liberalisation\, as well as socio-economic reforms such as debt relief\, cash transfers\, and expanded antiretroviral therapy. Internet use has grown from under 0.5% in 2000 to nearly 40% in 2023\, driven by mobile broadband\, market liberalisation\, lower data costs\, and policies like the African Union’s Digital Transformation Strategy (2020-2030). Despite this growth\, evidence of the effects of internet use on education\, health\, and income remains limited. \nThis dissertation examined the effects of internet use on educational attainment\, life expectancy\, and income per capita in Sub-Saharan Africa from 2000 to 2023. It assessed whether internet use improves these human development dimensions and whether effects depend on institutional quality. The study used a macro-panel approach with country-level data from the World Bank’s World Development Indicators and Worldwide Governance Indicators. To address methodological issues like endogeneity\, heteroscedasticity\, autocorrelation\, cross-sectional dependence\, and slope heterogeneity\, it employed three estimation techniques: Fixed-Effects Instrumental Variables with Driscoll–Kraay standard errors (FE-IV-DK)\, Panel-Corrected Standard Errors (PCSE)\, and System Generalised Method of Moments (System GMM). \nThe results indicate that the developmental effect of internet use in Sub-Saharan Africa (SSA) is conditional rather than automatic. In the education model\, internet use had a statistically significant negative direct effect on secondary school enrolment (chapter 3)\, implying that internet use alone may divert time from educational pursuits. Nonetheless\, the interaction effects between internet use and electricity access\, as well as between internet use and government effectiveness\, were positive and statistically significant\, indicating that internet use enhances educational attainment when supported by reliable institutions. In the health model\, internet use exhibited a positive and statistically significant direct effect on life expectancy (chapter 4)\, suggesting that broader internet use promotes better health outcomes by improving access to health information and services. The interaction effect between internet use and government effectiveness was likewise positive and statistically significant\, indicating that health benefits derived from internet use are amplified in contexts where public institutions function effectively. In the income per capita model\, internet use demonstrated a statistically significant negative direct effect (chapter 5)\, suggesting that\, in the absence of complementary conditions\, internet use may initially be directed towards consumption rather than productivity-enhancing activities. However\, the interaction effect between internet use and electricity access was positive and statistically significant\, indicating that the positive income gains from internet use materialise once a country’s electricity access exceeds approximately 39% threshold. \nOverall\, the dissertation concludes that internet use is a conditional development tool in Sub-Saharan Africa. Its capacity to improve educational attainment\, health outcomes\, and income per capita depends critically on enabling conditions\, particularly access to electricity\, government effectiveness\, and regulatory quality. The study therefore recommends that governments and development partners complement investments in digital connectivity with broader institutional and infrastructural reforms\, including rural electrification\, public-sector effectiveness\, and digital regulatory frameworks. These findings contribute to the growing literature on digital development in Africa and provide policy-relevant evidence to advance the African Union Agenda 2063 and the Sustainable Development Goals. \nSupervisors: \n\n Bruno Yawe Lule : Supervisor                \n John Bosco Nnyanzi : Co-Supervisor                       \n\nYour presence and participation will be highly appreciated as we support the student in this important academic milestone.
URL:https://bams.mak.ac.ug/event/phd-defense-for-mr-faustino-byanyima/
LOCATION:Conference Hall\, Block B\, CoBAMS\, Conference Room\, Block B\, CoBAMS\, Kampala\, Uganda
CATEGORIES:PhD Defense
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SUMMARY:Macroeconomic Modelling of Natural Capital Assets Training
DESCRIPTION:Macroeconomic Modelling of Natural Capital Assets Training\nEvent Overview\nThe Centre of Excellence for Climate-Sensitive Macroeconomic Modelling (CEACM) at the College of Business and Management Sciences (CoBAMS)\, Makerere University\, invites participants to a short course on Macroeconomic Modelling of Natural Capital Assets using Social Accounting Matrix (SAM)-Based Multiplier Models. \nDate:\n19–23 October 2026 \nVenue:\nMakerere University\, Kampala\, Uganda \nOrganised by:\nCentre of Excellence for Climate-Sensitive Macroeconomic Modelling (CEACM)\nCollege of Business and Management Sciences (CoBAMS)\nMakerere University \nCourse Overview\nAfrican economies depend heavily on natural capital\, including forests\, land\, water\, biodiversity\, minerals\, fisheries and ecosystem services. Yet the contribution of these assets to economic production\, employment\, household welfare\, government revenue and long-term economic resilience is often inadequately represented in conventional macroeconomic policy analysis. \nThe Short Course in Macroeconomic Modelling of Natural Capital Assets provides practical training in integrating Natural Capital Assets (NCA) into economy-wide macroeconomic analysis using Social Accounting Matrix (SAM)-based multiplier modelling approaches. \nCourse Content\n\nMatrix Applications for Economy-Wide Modelling\nStructure and Application of Social Accounting Matrices\nBuilding SAM-Based Multiplier Models\nIntegrating Natural Capital Assets into Multiplier Models\nPolicy Analysis of Investments in Natural Capital Assets\nPolicy Simulation\, Results Interpretation and Communication\n\nWho Should Attend?\nThe training is intended for: \n\nMinistries of Finance\nEconomic planners\nNatural capital accountants\nResearchers and academics\nClimate and environmental professionals\nDevelopment partners and practitioners\nNational planning institutions\nStatistical agencies\nOther relevant institutions across Africa\n\nCourse Cost\nUSD 1\,200 \nPractical Approach\nBUILD • INTEGRATE • SIMULATE • INTERPRET • INFORM POLICY \nCourse Details \nFor full course details\, Please click here to learn more and apply \nRegistration and Contact\nPeter Babyenda\, PhD\nCEACM Coordinator\, School of Economics\nMakerere University\, Plot 51 Pool Road\nP.O. Box 7062\, Kampala\, Uganda \nTel: +256 774 32413\nEmail: pbabyenda@gmail.com; peter.babyenda@mak.ac.ug
URL:https://bams.mak.ac.ug/event/macroeconomic-modelling-of-natural-capital-assets-training/
LOCATION:Makerere University\, Makerere University\, Kampala\, Uganda
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