Human Capital Development

Strengthening education and learning systems to deliver a Fourth Industrial Revolution (4IR) -ready workforce

Submitted by on Fri, 09/01/2023 - 00:08

This Brief examines how education and training systems in Uganda are adjusting to meet the evolving labor demand considering the rapidly evolving digital technologies and the changing nature of work. The Study further explores youth employment and skills challenges and opportunities.


The situation in schools in Uganda, a year after full reopening from the COVID-19 lockdowns

Submitted by on Fri, 09/01/2023 - 00:03

This brief explores the implications of the persistent school fees increment on student enrolment in Uganda. According to the Survey, seven (7) in every ten (10) surveyed schools further increased their fee charges in the first term of 2023, in addition to the increment made in September 2022 (third term of the previous academic year). Schools reported an increase in the enrollment of boys and a decrease in the enrollment of female students in the first term of 2023.


Implications of early marriages on development outcomes in Uganda

Submitted by on Fri, 09/01/2023 - 00:01

This Brief analyses the implications of early marriages on development outcomes such as population, fertility and education completion of women in Uganda. Findings from this Study indicate that early marriages drive Uganda’s population and total fertility rate (TFR) estimates upward, with an Early Marriage scenario increasing TFR to about 5.1 live births per woman. This eventually leads to an addition of 1.5 million people by 2030, and further to 15 million by 2060.


Strengthening education and learning systems to deliver a Fourth Industrial Revolution (4IR) -ready workforce

Submitted by on Tue, 08/15/2023 - 12:30

This Brief examines how education and training systems in Uganda are adjusting to meet the evolving labor demand considering the rapidly evolving digital technologies and the changing nature of work. The Study further explores youth employment and skills challenges and opportunities. 

March 2023, EPRC,


The situation in schools in Uganda, a year after full reopening from the COVID-19 lockdowns

Submitted by on Tue, 08/15/2023 - 12:29

This brief explores the implications of the persistent school fees increment on student enrolment in Uganda. According to the Survey, seven (7) in every ten (10) surveyed schools further increased their fee charges in the first term of 2023, in addition to the increment made in September 2022 (third term of the previous academic year). Schools reported an increase in the enrollment of boys and a decrease in the enrollment of female students in the first term of 2023.


Implications of early marriages on development outcomes in Uganda

Submitted by on Tue, 08/15/2023 - 12:27
This Brief analyses the implications of early marriages on development outcomes such as population, fertility and education completion of women in Uganda. Findings from this Study indicate that early marriages drive Uganda’s population and total fertility rate (TFR) estimates upward, with an Early Marriage scenario increasing TFR to about 5.1 live births per woman. This eventually leads to an addition of 1.5 million people by 2030, and further to 15 million by 2060.

Working towards a "A Malaria-free Uganda"

Submitted by on Sun, 02/26/2023 - 20:17

Ministry of Health conducted a successful midterm review of the Uganda Malaria Reduction Strategic Plan and came up with a number of resolutions to advance Malaria programing. This brief therefore, provides an update on the new developments in the fight against malaria in the country. The brief also highlights activities conducted in the last three months between October and December 2022.


Out of jobs, into poverty: The Impact of the ban on Afghan Women working in NGOs

Submitted by on Sun, 02/26/2023 - 20:15

This brief analyses the impact of the directive issued by the Taliban in December 2022, banning women from working in International and National Non-Governmental Organizations (NGOs). The brief focuses primarily on the immediate repercussions of the ban on humanitarian assistance, as well as the implications for the economy and women’s empowerment.

 


How Specific Resilience Pillars Mitigate the Impact of Drought on Food Security: Evidence from Uganda

Submitted by on Wed, 01/04/2023 - 03:40

This policy brief analyzes the resilience of Ugandan households to food security in the event of drought. Findings from the brief indicate that drought undermines food security by reducing both the amount of food consumed and the number of times a household eats in a day. The brief recommends the need to invest in improving household resilience through investing in early warning systems to enhance access to climate related information to the vulnerable groups. This will ensure household preparedness and adaptation. (EPRC, August 2021)


Population, Food Security, Nutrition and Sustainable Development

Submitted by on Wed, 01/04/2023 - 03:37

This policy brief provides an evidence based understanding of the interrelationships between demographic trends and food systems, food security and nutrition. The brief highlights the need to feed the growing population in a manner that is healthy, equitable and sustainable. United Nations (DESA), April 2021.

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UNDESA 2021 Policy Brief.pdf


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