August 2024

Spotlight on Basic Education Completion and Foundational Learning in Uganda 2024

This Report examines the significance of foundational learning, particularly the acquisition of basic numeracy skills, which are crucial for acquiring the more advanced competencies necessary to propel our national development forward. With a specific focus on mathematics, the report examines the alignment of Uganda’s national vision with its curriculum, textbooks, teacher’s guides and learning assessments. The evidence presented in this report offers timely insights that enhance our understanding of the implementation of the mathematics curriculum.

Nutrition Annual Performance Report FY2022/23

This Report presents the performance of key nutrition indicators stated in the Ministry of Health’s Nutrition M&E framework. According to the Report, a total of 4,153,686 (50%) of the 8,305,905 children under five years seen at the Outpatient Department in 2022/23 received nutrition assessment, a decrease from 64% in 2021/22. Overall, 81% of the children under five years identified with Severe Acute Malnutrition (SAM) were enrolled into Outpatient care (OTC). Of these, 29% were enrolled into In-patient Therapeutic Care (ITC).

Uganda Demographic and Health Survey (UDHS) 2022/23

This survey provides critical data on health, nutrition, and population dynamics. It highlights progress in maternal and child health, family planning, and HIV/AIDS prevention. The survey also assesses changes in living conditions, education, and access to clean water and sanitation. According to the Report, fertility trends reduced by 3.7% from 5.4 births in 2016 to 5.2 births in 2022.

World Malaria Report 2023

This Report provides a global update on malaria. According to the Report, global cases increased by five (5) million (2.04%) from 244 million cases in 2021 to 249 million cases in 2022. The increase was concentrated in five countries (Pakistan, Nigeria, Ethiopia, Uganda, and Papua New Guinea), due to a combination of factors, including catastrophic weather events, population growth and conflict/forced migration. The global number of lives lost to malaria marginally declined from 610,000 deaths in 2021 to 608,000 deaths in 2022. 95% of the deaths were in the WHO African region.

The 2022/2023 Human Development Report

The 2023 Human Development Report emphasizes the urgent need for reimagined international cooperation to tackle the growing challenges of uneven development, intensifying inequality, and political polarization. According to the Report, Uganda moved from the "low human development" category to the "medium human development" category, with a slight improvement in the Human Development Index from 0.545 in 2021 to 0.550 in 2022. This signifies considerable progress in life expectancy, education, and national income.

National Information Technology Survey Report, 2022

This third series of the National Information Technology (IT) Survey by National Information Technology Authority-Uganda (NITA-U) delivers information on several IT sector indicators across Government Ministries, Departments and Agencies (MDAs); Local Governments (LGs); and households and individuals coupled with businesses. The report highlights performance on availability, access, usage, affordability and satisfaction with IT infrastructure, equipment and services across these groups.

Economic Development in Africa Report, 2022: Rethinking the Foundations of Export Diversification in Africa: The catalytic role of business and financial services

Africa’s exports are heavily reliant on primary products in the agricultural, mineral and extractive sectors, making it one of the least diversified regions on the globe. Out of the 54 African countries, 45 are commodity-dependent (83%), indicating that each country’s share of primary commodity exports to total merchandise exports translates to over 60%. This dependency on commodities makes the continent vulnerable to fluctuations in global commodity prices thus hindering its potential for inclusive growth and development.

The Africa Risk-Reward Index 2023- Opportunity through adversity

The Africa Risk-Reward Index (2023), ranked Uganda as the most attractive economy to invest in within the East African Community (EAC) and the third across the entire African continent. The report commends Uganda for interventions in improving the business environment which has made the country attractive for investors. The ranking is mainly attributed to Uganda’s macroeconomic stability; enhanced political stability; and infrastructure development.

RISING TIDES III: Citizens around the World Demand Strong Rules To End Plastic Pollution

Uganda was among the 32 countries that demanded strong rules to end plastic pollution in a survey conducted by WWF in partnership with Plastic Free Foundation.

Uganda scored above global average for all the eight global rules indicating that environmental and health impacts of plastic pollution is a highly visible issue to people nationwide and therefore driving high levels of public concern.

Between 2018 and 2023, Ugandan produced 12,330 metric tonnes of Polyethylene terephthalate (PET) that contributed to its manufacturing sector, and imported other plastic goods.

In May 2024, Uganda became the 1st African country and the 2nd developing country among the 196 Parties to the Convention on Biological Diversity (CBD) to submit a set of national targets aligned with the Kunming-Montreal Global Biodiversity Framework

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August 2024

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