Politics & Policy

Politics & Policy

Transforming higher education: first comes knowledge, then curriculum

Most of the best archives and research facilities are located in the global north. There, research budgets are more than generous. Comparatively, Africa’s research budgets are chronically low; research and development makes up a tiny portion of countries' GDPs.
Politics & Policy

Makerere slips in global ranking of top universities

Uganda's flagship university, Makerere, has fallen five places in the latest ranking of the world's top universities released today. Makerere is 762 in the 2016 rankings compiled by higher education research firm QS. It was 753 last year.
Politics & PolicyTravel & Tourism

There is no evidence that higher entry visa fees were affecting tourist arrivals

A year after government increased the single entry visa fee to $100 from $50, it reversed the decision. The new rate, $50, became effective on 22 July. Tourism operators and other stakeholders welcomed the announcement enthusiastically, saying it made Uganda more competitive in the region. But will the reduction in the fee increase the number of tourist arrivals?
Politics & Policy

Too big to fail? The 65 firms Ugandan government apparently wants to bail out

The two most indebted firms on the list, which we are republishing, owe Shs201 billion each, while the third most indebted has outstanding loans of Shs120 billion.
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