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Every economy today has patterns of inequality, exclusion, and polarisation due to labour force segmentation Project Syndicate | Dani Rodrik | Around the world today, the central challenge for achieving inclusive economic prosperity is the creation of sufficient numbers of “good jobs.” Without productive and dependable employment for the vast …

COMMENT: By Jim O’Neill Six major indicators suggest the global economy is growing at the fastest rate in many years Disconcerting political developments in the United States and the United Kingdom might lead one to conclude that an already challenged world economy will struggle even more in the near term. …

THE LAST WORD: By Andrew M. Mwenda Don’t judge Uganda by where it is but by the speed at which it is growing I have been arguing that Uganda’s economy has been growing at an impressive rate over the last 30 years. Many readers have written to me saying that …

By Andrew M. Mwenda The debate about the future of Uganda that our presidential candidates should be conducting We are in the middle of an election campaign and, because our country is poor, the biggest issue should be how to make it rich. For about 30 years, the incumbent, President …

Prof. Ephraim Kamuntu, the Minister of Water and Environment has advised the government to prioritize the water and environment sector if the country is to maintain its high economic growth. Kamuntu was on Oct. 21 delivering a key note speech entitled, “Bridging the Gap,” during the launch of the sixth …

By Julius Businge David Duli, the Country Director for World Wide Fund Uganda has added his voice to those that say energy access is critical in spearheading Uganda’s socio-economic transformation. “It fuels industrial growth which in turn creates jobs and boosts economic growth,” he said. Duli was speaking at the …

By Julius Businge Lawrence Bategeka, the acting principle at the Economic Policy Research Centre (EPRC) at Makerere University has urged government to force Ugandans to participate in productive ventures, if poverty levels are to reduce. Bategeka says the move will also see economic growth in a positive direction. Uganda’s economy …

By Julius Businge The Bank of Uganda has reduced the central bank rate (CBR) to 12.5% in November from 13% in October with the aim to influence cuts in commercial bank lending rates and boost economic growth, central bank governor Emmanuel Tumusiime Mutebile told reporters in Kampala on Nov. 1. …