Today as CSBAG (csbag.org) we have launched the CSO 10-Year Assessment of Gender and Equity Budgeting in Uganda. Under the theme; "Reflecting on a Decade of CGE, Sustaining it's Gains and Prioritising it's Role in NDPIV" at Four Points by Sheraton Hotel.

Carol Namagembe Deputy Ed CSBAG (csbag.org) welcomed participants to review Uganda’s progress with the Certificate of Gender and Equity since 2015. Civil society,government,and private sector input will highlight successes and gaps. #CSBAGGenderAndEquityBudgeting #CSO10YearAssessment

Under Infrastructure Development, the Gender and Equity Responsive Planning have led to improvements such as; in Ministry of Works & Transport and Kampala Capital City Authority (KCCA) improvement in road design to accommodate lighting, inclusion of disability friendly walkway and surveillance in road plans.

In 2015, Uganda became a continental pioneer by embedding Gender and Equity Budgeting (GEB) into Public Finance Management Act (PFMA) 2015. #CSBAGGenderAndEquityBudgeting #CSO10YearAssessment

The Panel Discussion has kicked off under the theme; "Reflecting on a Decade of CGE, Sustaining it's Gains and Prioritizing it's Role in NDPIV" The panelists include; -Mr. Moses Ssonko- The Principal Economist Ministry of Finance -Mrs. Patricia Munabi- The Executive Director

The Irise Annual Global Gathering is underway Bringing together MHH actors from around the globe to share learnings from our collective efforts and advance the menstrual justice movement as we launch the next 5-year Irise joint Strategy. ✨ “Menstrual justice does not exist in a

CSBAG (csbag.org) joins fellow Ugandans as we celebrate Uganda's Independence Day and continue to build an inclusive and transparent nation for us all. #UGAt63 #IndependenceDay

Catch the BBS TEREFAYINA news interview with the CSBAG ED Julius Mukunda - truth always counts! on the views of Ugandans from the different manifestos presented by the Presidential hopefuls for the 2026 General Elections. Tap the link👉🏾youtu.be/stkLt9mgx6g?si…

Catch the story of the Quarter 2 FY2025/26 Releases by Ministry of Finance and the CSO observations by CSBAG (csbag.org) and SEATINI UGANDA in the The New Vision on Pg 8

Uganda's Ministry of Finance releases UGX 18.4T for the 2nd Quarter, projecting 7% economic growth. However, CSOs warn that 86% of Local Gov'ts lack approved development plans, risking misaligned spending. Calls for urgent action on planning & accountability. Tap the link to learn more;

Discussion on aligning education with tomorrow’s jobs reveals emerging insights on how governments should develop policies to support youth reskilling and upskilling in the context of technological disruption particularly AI technology And - the need for governments to design

Yesterday, we joined MoFPED in a press release for the quarter two expenditure releases where the PSST released Shs 18.4 trillion. CSBAG (csbag.org)

PRESS BRIEFING THREAD CSBAG (csbag.org) today joined other CSOs including Anti-Corruption Coalition Uganda - ACCU, Uganda Debt Network, Transparency International Uganda, ACFIM ActionAid International Uganda for a press conference to discuss the urgent need for reforms to curb monetized elections and restore electoral integrity in Uganda.

Our CSBAG (csbag.org) Economist Odongo Eric noted with concern that Uganda should enact a comprehensive campaign finance law. This will control illicit money funding and promote a stable economy even after elections to avoid a repeat of the 2011 inflation which spiked due to the

The latest EABN Newsletter reveals East Africa is on the rise, with trade hitting $124.9 billion in 2024 yet, a $7.9 billion export opportunity within Africa remains untapped. Economic Pulse: Central Banks are taking varied approaches—with Kenya & Tanzania cutting rates, Uganda

It’s here! Our latest @CSBAGUganda Budget Trends Magazine is all about Budgeting for Women & Children. Take a quick look at what is inside! ➡️The facts and figures on women and children in Uganda. ➡️Opportunities in the new National Budget FY2025/26. ➡️Why investing in women and

CSBAG (csbag.org) ED Julius Mukunda - truth always counts! during the plenary session inquired from the Acting Permanent Secretary and Secretary to the Treasury “From a commercial diplomacy perspective, what comes next? Where are the real market opportunities for our farmers?” In response, the Acting