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When is criticism of Israel anti-semitic?

Uganda, May 17 -- Last month, Israeli Prime Minister Binyamin Netanyahu condemned the protests on US campuses against his country's attacks on Gaza, saying that they were "reminiscent of what happened... Read More


Can a country tax itself into prosperity?

Uganda, May 17 -- The role of taxation in fostering prosperity is clear, the question is how much taxation is good enough to foster economic growth. On economic policies, proponents argue that robust ... Read More


Saccos are driving sustainable devt

Uganda, May 17 -- Saccos, an abbreviation for "Savings and Credit Co-operatives Society" stands as one of Uganda's vibrant pillars of sustainable development in the national plan. Having immersed myse... Read More


Let's empower our youth to implement sustainable forest management practices

Uganda, May 17 -- Globally, Uganda has one of the highest deforestation rates with a 2.8 percent annual loss in forest cover and its loss is a significant driver of climate change within the country i... Read More


BPO's a linchpin for economic growth

Uganda, May 16 -- Businesses worldwide are increasingly adopting Business Process Outsourcing (BPO) to manage their non-core functions. From customer service roles, such as call centers, to back-offic... Read More


Invest in agriculture and expand our revenue base

Uganda, May 16 -- The rift between the government and traders over taxes will not end unless the fundamental issues are dealt with. One of the core fundamental issues is expanding the tax base through... Read More


I miss you, my friend Dr Aliker

Uganda, May 15 -- My brother-in-law, Dr Martin Aliker, died one month ago. He was a kindly man, slow to take umbrage. But he was also a man of the people and liked to be in public after his dental tim... Read More


Traders' customs duty outcry: A legitimate plea?

Uganda, May 14 -- In recent weeks, there has been ongoing friction between traders in Kampala and the Uganda Revenue Authority (URA) regarding the current deployment of the Electronic Fiscal Receiptin... Read More


Results-based financing can revitalize healthcare

Uganda, May 13 -- Uganda's healthcare system faces undeniable challenges as it has been reported in a number of publications. Limited funding restricts crucial improvements in staffing and service qua... Read More


Census and the energy poverty question

Uganda, May 13 -- As Uganda continues with her National Population and Housing Census, a critical issue with an enduring legacy still looms large. That is, energy poverty! While census data traditiona... Read More