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Celebrating Academic Excellence: CoBAMS Presents 975 Graduands at Mak 76th Graduation Ceremony

26th February 2026– The third day of Makerere University’s 76th Graduation Ceremony, held on 26th February 2026, underscored the University’s central role in shaping economic thought, business leadership, and public...

Participants advocate for Climate-Integrated Economic Decision-Making at First African Symposium on Natural Capital Accounting

13th February 2026– Makerere University successfully hosted the First African Symposium on Natural Capital Accounting and Climate-Sensitive Macroeconomic Modelling (12th to 13th February 2026), a landmark continental gathering aimed at...

Makerere University hosts First African Symposium on Natural Capital Accounting and Climate-Sensitive Macroeconomic Modelling

12th February 2026 – African economies are increasingly exposed to climate-related shocks that threaten development gains, fiscal sustainability, and macroeconomic stability. From extreme weather events and biodiversity loss to the...

Evidence, Inclusion, and Policy Design: Dr. Aisha Nanyiti’s Economics for Development

7th January 2026: Economics, when grounded in lived realities and rigorous evidence, can illuminate why well-intentioned policies sometimes fall short—and how they can be redesigned to work better. This is...

Makerere University CoBAMS Staff celebrate 2025 achievements

December 18, 2025 – After the successful completion of the examination season, and as the year comes to an end, the afternoon, evening and night hours of 18th December 2025,...

Makerere University Launches Knowledge-Sharing Platform to Drive Innovation and Economic Growth

Makerere University has launched a knowledge-sharing platform designed to bridge research, education, and community outreach, with the aim of accelerating innovation and economic development in Uganda. The platform is the outcome...
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