The Scaling up Climate Ambition on Land Use and Agriculture through Nationally Determined Contributions (NDC) and National Adaptation Plans (NAPs) (SCALA) Programme recognises the unique role of the private sector in spurring innovation and investment for transformative climate action in the agriculture and land use sectors.
The 2024 Census reaffirmed that agriculture remains the primary source of income and sustenance for most Ugandans. Approximately 61% of households are engaged in crop production, while 37% are involved in livestock farming. Subsistence farming accounts for 53% of agricultural activities, whereas 17% of households engage in commercial agriculture.
In Q2 FY2024/25, Uganda recorded a trade deficit of $162.5 million within the East African Community (EAC), with exports totalling $631 million and imports reaching $793.5 million. This marks a significant deterioration from the previous quarter when the deficit stood at $134.5 million.
Uganda’s largest trade deficit was with Tanzania, where exports totalled $54.3 million, while imports were significantly higher at $551.3 million (mainly composed of gold), resulting in a trade deficit of $497.0 million.
Uganda received 39 of Uganda’s Cultural heritage artefacts that had for over 100 years been kept in the Museum of Archaeology and Anthropology at Cambridge University, United Kingdom.
Energy employment includes jobs in fuel supply (coal, oil, natural gas, bio energy, nuclear fuel, low emissions hydrogen and critical minerals), the power sector (generation, transmission, distribution and storage), and end-uses (vehicle manufacturing and energy efficiency in buildings and industry)
The report highlights a big gap in achieving goals set for 2030, with only 6 years remaining. The report reveals that only 17% of the SDG targets are on track, over 33% lagging behind and the rest at minimal progress. To achieve the goals, massive investment is needed alongside scaled up action globally, for a more resilient and prosperous world. On a brighter note, some positive highlights include reduction in child mortality, prevention of HIV infection, and access to energy and broadband.
The Oil and Gas Investment Statistics report monitors the development in estimated and final investments within the oil and gas sector. These include; i) exploration, development, operating expenses; ii) service costs; and iii) general and administrative expenses.
The key objective of the oil and gas investment statistics is to provide information on current and future anticipated investments in the Oil and Gas sector.
The Report provides an update on the “big catch up” activity targeted to reach children who missed vaccination during the period 2020–2024, partly due to the COVID pandemic. For example, as of 2023, the program had registered 329,359 zero dose children, with a target of reaching 95% of these children. The Report indicates that 292,907 (89%) of these children were vaccinated by the end of December 2024. The Report also provides an update on other vaccines received such as DPT1 and MR1.
Ministry of Health Uganda, February 2025
This Report provides the main findings of a decent work assessment, executed in the hospitality sector in the Rwenzori/Albertine regions in Uganda. According to the Report, the hospitality sector in Uganda shows a relatively strong labour market security, with minimal structural unemployment and irregular work. Training opportunities remain limited and workers are not sure whether they would find another job with similar or better working conditions.
The 24th Economic Update by the World Bank emphasizes the critical importance of investing in Early Childhood Development (ECD) as a foundational strategy for sustainable economic growth and poverty reduction. The Report highlights that the early years of a child's life are crucial for cognitive, social, and emotional development, which in turn significantly influence their future productivity and earning potential. Furthermore, the update discusses the role of governments and private sectors in scaling up ECD initiatives.
