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World Bank, Gov’t Train Officials On Environmental, Social Standards For...
The World Bank and Ugandan government have commenced training officials on new World Bank environmental and social safeguard standards for investment projects. ChimpReports understands a series of...
View ArticleUganda Ranked 8th in Africa in Institutional Management by World Bank
Uganda maintained a 3.6 out of 6 score in latest World Bank Country Policy and Institutional Assessment (CPIA) Report for the year 2017. Uganda came in 8th position behind Rwanda, which had 4 points,...
View ArticleResidents Protest Over World Bank Seed School
Residents of Ruhija Sub County in Rubanda district on Saturday stormed the Rubanda district headquarters demanding that the district leadership rescinds the decision to construct a Shs. 1.6 Billion...
View ArticleMoving Beyond GDP: Uganda Launches Natural Capital Accounting Program
Uganda has an opportunity to grow economically stronger and improve its policy making, for long-term sustainable growth and prosperity by taking into account the value of existing stock of natural...
View ArticleUganda’s Economy Smashes 6% Ceiling as World Bank Projects More Growth
The Ugandan economy rebounded strongly to 6.1 percent growth in the 2017/2018 financial year, up from 3.9 per cent the previous year. The country’s positive growth is expected to continue, according to...
View ArticleWorld Bank looks to Digital Transformation to Rebound Africa’s Stalled...
The World Bank has recommended digital transformation for Sub-Sahara African countries as a way of overcoming subdued growth recorded for 2018. According to the April 2019 issue of the Africa Pulse, a...
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Large, Educated Population An Asset to The Country – World Bank Boss
The World Bank country manager, Mr. Antony Thompson has urged Uganda’s government to scale up investments in the education and health sectors. In light of a population boom, he says this is necessary...
View ArticleWorld Bank Gives $300M To Fight Ebola In DRC
AIDS Healthcare Foundation (AHF) today praised leaders at the World Bank for quickly committing $300 million in aid to the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) for its efforts to contain and eliminate an...
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World Bank Commends Uganda’s Approach to Refugees
The world Bank country manager in Uganda Antony Thompson has applauded Uganda’s policy of welcoming and hosting refugees saying that the approach is one of the most progressive in the world and is...
View ArticleWorld Bank Appoints New Country Director for Kenya, Rwanda, Somalia and Uganda
The World Bank has appointed Mr. Keith Hansen the new Country Director for Kenya, Rwanda, Somalia, and Uganda effective September 8, 2020. Mr. Hansen, who has over 30 years of experience in development...
View ArticleAntony Thompson Named New World Bank Country Manager
Antony Thompson has been named the new World Bank Country Manager for Uganda. He succeeds Ms. Christina Malmberg Calvo. Under his leadership, the World Bank will continue supporting inclusive growth...
View ArticleRugunda Launches World Bank Projects in Kamwenge
Prime Minister Dr Ruhakana Rugunda yesterday launched a number of World Bank funded projects that included construction of classroom blocks, blocks of stance drainable latrines and supply of furniture...
View ArticleBrac Uganda Reaches Out to 1100 Violence Affected Youths in Kamwenge, Kabarole
The World’s biggest NGO Brac, is partnering with the World Bank and local anchorites in Uganda to support young children that have been affected by gender based violence. Through the Support of...
View ArticleGender Ministry Calls For Collaborations in Fight Against Children and Gender...
The Commissioner, Equity and Rights at the Ministry of Gender, Labour and Social Development (MDLSD) Bernard Mujuni has called on different stakeholders to join hands in the fight against Violence...
View ArticleOPINION: Formulating and Implementing Road Safety Policy in Uganda
By Ivan Emmanuel Mwondha The road sector is ultimately the most important mode of transportation in Uganda as it carries 97 percent of freight cargo and 99 percent of the passenger traffic. It is...
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PHOTOS: World Bank, CHMI Hold Youth Fashion Exhibition
The current continental and global narrative reveals that fashion is a fast rising and profitable industry. As young people continue to embrace unconventional career paths, it is important not to...
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