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What is the cost of corruption at the district service commission in Uganda? .⁦EPRC⁩ and .⁦IGG⁩ launch study

EPRC has joined the IGG to present a study on the cost and extent of corruption in recruitment by the District Service Commission. Findings show that btn 2018 & 2022, districts commissions asked #UGX79billion in bribes from job applicants. #29bn UGX was paid

PERFORMANCE OF THE ECONOMY REPORT FOR JULY,2025: Economic activity and perceptions about doing business in Uganda during the month of July,2025 continued to strengthen as shown by the high-frequency indicators of economic activity and perceptions about doing business (the

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CONSULTATIONS ON THE BUDGET STRATEGY FOR FY 2026/27. Ministry of Finance yesterday met the Local Development Partners,Members of the Private Sector, Representatives of the Civil Society and the Academia to consult on the Budget Strategy for FY 2026/27. The PSST Ramathan Ggoobi who

Our July 2025 newsletter is out. Check it out for new publications and analyses on Uganda: mailchi.mp/eprcug.org/epr…

Press review: How much does it cost one to be hired at the district? A lot, our collaborative study with the IGG found. See report launch coverage in The New Vision #Corruption

What really does one need to secure a job at the district level? It's more than just a skill. You need some cash too. Our collaborative study with the IGG showing the extent of corruption in the district service commissions is covered in Daily Monitor today

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An MIT literature professor discovered that his students were quietly meeting outside class to write verse. Dr. Joshua Bennett on what this means for the future of AI and why poetry matters in a world ruled by tech: theatln.tc/I3iLIoq4

Pedal to Kasese..Day 3.. Cycling is a journey of resilience, Determination, Self discovery etc..One has to prepare the Mind, body & Soul.. Thank you Tusker Lite Rwenzori Marathon ,rockwood and Old Mutual Uganda for the financial Support..

The share of Ugandan mothers with newborns receiving a maternity cash benefit through formal government schemes is 7.3% (UN Women Uganda, 2016) 💗 #30DaysToBeijing30 #WomenUganda2025+

A new dashboard on global water sector spending is here! Explore key findings from World Bank’s report, Funding a Water-Secure Future, and get insights on spending gaps and opportunities for water security: wrld.bg/mBuz50UuC3K

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In our April to June 2025 Business Climate Index (BCI) survey, the power stability issue was highlighted by business owners as one of their key concerns. Uganda Electricity Distribution Company Ltd explains why you may at times experience an outage. Daily Monitor coverage

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