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This report by the Institute for Security Studies analyzes Uganda's development trajectory toward 2040, comparing a 'Current Path' against eight sectoral scenarios. It evaluates progress across demographics, health, education, infrastructure, agriculture, manufacturing, trade, and governance, concluding that while progress has been made, integrated policy interventions are required to meet the goals of Uganda Vision 2040.

The report explores how Africa can 'leapfrog' traditional development stages by adopting decentralised renewable energy, mobile-first digital infrastructure, and AI. It highlights the success of mobile money (e.g., M-Pesa) and the potential for solar mini-grids to close the energy gap. A projected 'Large Infrastructure and Leapfrogging' scenario suggests that by 2050, such strategic investments could increase GDP per capita by US$510, reduce extreme poverty by 63 million people, and expand the overall economy by nearly US$1 trillion compared to current trends.

This research paper examines the 'fintech revolution' in Africa, detailing how mobile and digital technologies have allowed the continent to leapfrog traditional banking systems to achieve greater financial inclusion and economic growth.

This report by the Institute for Security Studies analyzes extreme poverty trends in Africa using a US$2.15 threshold. It highlights a divergence where the percentage of people in extreme poverty is declining, but the absolute number continues to rise due to rapid population growth, high inequality, and modest economic growth.

This report, developed through a collaborative workshop in September 2025, provides strategic recommendations for African foreign ministries to enhance their influence at the United Nations. It argues for a shift from 'principles to pragmatism,' emphasizing the need for institutionalized coordination, financial self-reliance within the African Union (AU), and a more flexible approach to UN Security Council (UNSC) reform to avoid diplomatic deadlock.

The Alliance for Rural Electrification (ARE) has issued a Request for Proposals for branding and marketing services for the 2025 Energy Access Investment Forum (EAIF). The event is scheduled for 8-10 April 2025 in Kampala, Uganda, and aims to attract 1,500 participants (500 in-person and 1,000 virtual).

The Alliance for Rural Electrification (ARE) has issued a Request for Proposals for event coordination services for the 2025 Energy Access Investment Forum (EAIF). The forum is a three-day corporate conference scheduled for 8-10 April 2025 in Kampala, Uganda, aiming to foster partnerships for energy access and the green energy transition.

This document is a Request for Proposals (RfP) issued by the Alliance for Rural Electrification (ARE) to secure an exhibition service provider for the 2025 Energy Access Investment Forum (EAIF) in Kampala, Uganda. The procurement covers the construction of exhibition booths, hall decoration, and display boards for an event scheduled for April 7-9, 2025.

The Alliance for Rural Electrification (ARE) has issued a Request for Proposals for simultaneous interpretation services in French and English for the 2025 Energy Access Investment Forum (EAIF). The event is scheduled for 8-10 April 2025 in Kampala, Uganda, and expects approximately 1,500 participants.

This document is a Request for Proposals (RFP) and Terms of Reference (ToR) issued by the Alliance for Renewable Electrification (ARE) to procure venue and catering services for the 2025 Energy Access Investment Forum (EAIF) in Kampala, Uganda.

The SEI Urban Toolbox for Liveable Cities is a co-designed, living digital resource hosted on the weADAPT platform. It aggregates methodologies, frameworks, and applications developed by Stockholm Environment Institute (SEI) researchers to help city officials, residents, and community groups implement more inclusive, resilient, and sustainable urban planning and governance.

The International Institute for Sustainable Development (IISD) issued a statement mourning the passing of Ciata Bishop, an international trade and investment lawyer and advisor who advocated for sustainable investment and the involvement of affected communities.

This case study examines the process and impact of an economic assessment of climate change impacts and adaptation options in Uganda conducted between 2013 and 2015. The study, supported by the Climate and Development Knowledge Network (CDKN) and owned by the Ministry of Water and Environment, aimed to provide monetary evidence of the 'cost of inaction' to influence high-level policy-makers and secure investment for climate adaptation.

This policy brief examines the deployment of artificial intelligence (AI) in Africa, highlighting the tension between the potential for socio-economic growth and the risks posed by foreign technology monopolies, precarious digital labour, and human rights violations. It analyzes emerging national AI strategies in countries like Egypt, Mauritius, and Rwanda, while arguing that African policymakers must prioritize local capacity, inclusive infrastructure, and gender-sensitive labour protections to ensure AI serves national developmental priorities rather than external interests.

This case study describes the activities of the Namungona Women Empowerment Initiative, a savings group in Kampala, Uganda, and its founder Esther Mirembe. It details how the group uses collective savings and waste-to-value projects to build economic resilience and adapt to climate change and the COVID-19 pandemic.

This endline report by FSD Africa and FSD Uganda analyzes the financial strategies, income, and expenses of refugees and host communities in Uganda between January 2020 and November 2021. The study focuses on the settlements of Nakivale, Bidi Bidi, and Palorinya, as well as Kampala, evaluating the impact of the Financial Inclusion for Refugees (FI4R) project and the COVID-19 pandemic on financial health and service usage.

This report by Cenfri and FSD Africa analyzes how insurance regulators across 31 sub-Saharan African countries responded to the COVID-19 pandemic. It proposes a four-phase regulatory response framework—Identify, Determine/Implement, Monitor, and Adapt—to help supervisors manage future systemic risks such as climate change and cyber-security threats.

This fact sheet presents highlights from the endline survey of the Financial Inclusion for Refugees Project (FI4R), conducted by FSD Uganda and FSD Africa. The project aimed to support financial service providers in offering services to refugees and host communities in Uganda, utilizing financial diaries to track livelihood strategies and the impact of new financial products between Q1 2020 (baseline) and Q4 2021 (endline).

This fact sheet, based on the IPCC's Sixth Assessment Report, details the current and future climate risks for East Africa. It highlights that the region has warmed faster than the global average, leading to increased drought frequency, glacier loss, and severe impacts on food systems, human health, and economic growth. The document outlines adaptation strategies, such as ecosystem-based solutions and climate-smart agriculture, while emphasizing the critical need for increased finance, improved climate literacy, and robust governance to build regional resilience.

This report by WWF South Africa examines the role of the informal waste sector in African cities, advocating for an "inclusive circular economy" that integrates reclaimers into formal waste management systems. It analyzes the operational status, socio-economic challenges, and policy landscapes of reclaimers in Ghana, Kenya, Nigeria, South Africa, and Uganda, arguing that their inclusion is essential for sustainable urban waste management and poverty alleviation.