Tag Archives: Vision

Unveiling made to 350 digital eco-system experts attending landmark summit Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT & AGENCIES | MTN Group has pledged to continue driving financial inclusion, supporting small businesses, enabling financial independence, and building digital ecosystems that power Africa’s economic growth. This pledge was made at the MTN Group’s first …

Five candidates vying to lead the African Development Bank shared their visions at a public forum ahead of the May 29 election, outlining priorities from infrastructure, debt reform, food sovereignty and private sector investment ANALYSIS | AYENAT MERSIE |  Five candidates vying to lead the African Development Bank made their pitches …

Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT |  ICT practicioners and stakeholders in the private and public sector in Uganda are meeting to help set digital milestones for the country at a consultative meeting at Sheraton Hotel on Thursday. The workshop is organised by the Ministry of ICT and National Guidance, in …

By Prof. Venansius Baryamureeba If we are to achieve Vision 2040, then it cannot be business as usual in regard to corruption The Uganda Vision 2040 is indeed a source of inspiration for all Ugandans regardless of age group or political affiliation. It provides plans and strategies to operationalize the …

By Andrew M. Mwenda Why the opposition needs to transcend their biases about Museveni if they are to ever have a chance to defeat him In early 2010, my friend Prof. Jeremy Weinstein from Stanford University (then working at the White House) sent me results of an opinion poll on …

By Peter Nyanzi Technocrats urge government to prioritize national values in long-term development plans Permanent secretaries and other technocrats want the government to put citizens and national values at the centre of any new plans if the society is to be transformed. The National Planning Authority (NPA) is spearheading the …