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The virtual launch of the 15th edition of the World Bank’s Uganda Economic Update to be held tomorrow in the afternoon.
According to Sheila Kulubya, the External Affairs Officer World Bank-Uganda, the launch will be transmitted live on NTV and YouTube.
She says the edition of the Economic Update for Uganda focuses on “Digital Solutions in a Time of Crisis” and reviews recent advances in Uganda’s digital economy, identifies policy challenges and proposes solutions to accelerate digital transformation.
“We hope that you will tune in and you are welcome to follow/post your comments and questions using hashtag #DigitizeUg,” she says. The virtual launch is in line with the measures to curb the spread of coronavirus.
Some of the panelists at the launch will be: Keith Muhakanizi-Permanent Secretary/Secretary to the Treasury, Ministry of Finance Planning and Economic Development, Vivian D.Dambya-Director Technical Services NITA-U, Adam Mugume-Acting Deputy Governor, Bank of Uganda and Mathias Katamba- Chief Executive Officer, dfcu Bank.
In February 2020. The World Bank launched the 14th edition of Uganda Economic Update themed, “Strengthening social protection to reduce vulnerability and promote inclusive growth”. Details for the 15th edition will follow.
