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Unknown to most Ugandans, NARO currently runs one of the most active GMO research facilities on the African continent Kampala, Uganda| ANDREW S. KAGGWA |  Barbara Ntambirweki, a research fellow with Advocates Coalition for Development and Environment (ACODE) is preparing for a bit fight – against introduction into the country of Genetically …

VIDEO: Mao warns Civil Society Organisations against damaging Uganda’s Image The civil society has come under attack over what is being described as tainting Uganda’s reputation at the cost of getting funding. Democratic Party president Hon. Norbert Mao has singled out Advocates Coalition for Development and Environment (ACODE) saying the …

Ensuring minimal or no disruptions in the transformational journeys of disadvantaged communities after cessation of funding needs rethinking By Ayiga Patrick Obita Sustainability is a major concern for many Not For Profit Organisations commonly called CSOs.  What would happen if a CSO had their funding source cut off? Would they …

Civil Society Organisations (CSO) have petitioned the World Bank over its poor portfolio performance in Uganda. CSOs Uganda Debt Network, Anti-Corruption Coalition, Action Aid Uganda and Civil Society Budget Advocacy Group said, the information and data available indicates that as of April 2016, both the World Bank and Uganda are not as …

Civil Society Organisations (CSOs) have challenged Uganda Revenue Authority (URA) to be fair, clear and transparent to encourage everyone to pay taxes. “It is our responsibility to pay taxes and as citizens we have an obligation of questioning how our money is used.  If we have a clear system, then …

By Joan Akello The civil society is urging least developed countries (LDCs) to rethink signing treaties because they may get raw deals in the end. Ambassador Nathan Irumba the CEO of Southern and East African Trade Information and Negotiations Institute (SEATINI) says the onus is on the negotiators for LDCs …