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Many businesses in Uganda are stuck in informality. Why? our short film documentary explores the issue. www.youtube.com/watch?v=jpjI...
Informal Economy: Why are Ugandan businesses stuck in informality?
YouTube video by EPRC Uganda
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November 25, 2025 at 6:47 PM
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If you read one thing today, please read this. Heart-breaking but beautifully written, deeply moving and - ultimately - full of hope.

‘The boy who came back: the near-death, and changed life, of my son Max’ www.theguardian.com/lifeandstyle...
The boy who came back: the near-death, and changed life, of my son Max
It was, we were told, a case of sudden infant death syndrome interrupted. What followed would transform my understanding of parenting, disability and the breadth of what makes a meaningful life
www.theguardian.com
May 24, 2025 at 10:18 AM
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Africa has been exploring ways to remove trade barriers holding back free flow of goods across the continent. How can Uganda benefit from the African Continental Free Trade Agreement (AfCFTA) for export growth by addressing the underlying challenges. Our report: eprcug.org/publication/...
May 21, 2025 at 4:48 PM
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UK-Israeli relations plunge to worst state for decades after foreign secretary David Lammy suspends trade talks, criticising Israeli calls to “purify Gaza” by expelling Palestinians 👇🏼

www.theguardian.com/world/2025/m...
UK suspends trade talks with Israel and attacks ‘repellant’ extremism
Foreign secretary, David Lammy, condemns blocking of aid trucks and calls by Israeli ministers to ‘purify Gaza’
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May 20, 2025 at 5:47 PM
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BREAKING: Keir Starmer finally announces u-turn on winter fuel first revealed in @theguardian.com more than two weeks ago.

You read it here first! www.theguardian.com/society/2025...
No 10 rethinking winter fuel payment cut after Labour slump in local elections
Exclusive: government fears further electoral losses from unpopular policy as well as from planned £5bn of benefits cuts
www.theguardian.com
May 21, 2025 at 11:19 AM
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Latest findings of the Uganda Business Climate Index (UBCI) for the January–March 2025 quarter show a slight decline in business confidence across the country’s private sector.
The index dropped mainly due to reduced business activity, sales turnover, and profitability: eprcug.org/press-releas...
Uganda’s Business Climate Slightly Declines in Q1 2025 —EPRC Report – Economic Policy Research Centre
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May 21, 2025 at 4:32 PM
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Hello World,
Welcome to the Economic Policy Research Centre platform. We share economic policy research and analysis from Uganda. Check out: eprcug.org
Economic Policy Research Centre – Towards Sustainable Development
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March 8, 2025 at 1:14 PM