http://www.kas.de/uganda/en/ webfriend.de en http://www.kas.de/uganda/en/publications/34406/ A high-level panel of EU ambassadors, Ugandan politicians and civil society actors has underscored the importance of a well functioning public sector. They, however, observed that for the case of Uganda public sector accountability is presently far from working frictionless and is mostly disturbed by pervasive corruption. This was the outcome of an intellectual discourse organised by KAS and ACFODE on the occasion of the Europe Day 2013. Thu, 16 May 2013 00:00:00 +0200 tag:kas.de,2013-05-16:meldung:37827 http://www.kas.de/uganda/en/publications/33989/ A panel of high ranking experts from politics and the academia have underscored the importance of strong and clearly mandated state institutions to democratic development. They, however, noted that such institutions are presently lacking in Uganda. This was a consensus reached at the KAS supported dialogue organised by Makerere University Convocation (MUC), February 12, 2013. Fri, 05 Apr 2013 00:00:00 +0200 tag:kas.de,2013-04-05:meldung:37277 http://www.kas.de/uganda/en/publications/33857/ In Uganda KAS is working through a cross-party forum of young politicians to implement a leadership and dialogue programme. The project dubbed ‘Leaders for Today and Tomorrow’ was launched on November 30, 2012 during a festive occasion at the KAS Office premises in Kampala. Sun, 02 Dec 2012 00:00:00 +0100 tag:kas.de,2012-12-02:meldung:37091 http://www.kas.de/uganda/en/publications/32586/ With support from KAS the African Centre for Trade and Development (ACTADE) has published a special edition of the magazine "The Guide". The publication was launched by the Minister of State for Economic Monitoring, Hon. Henry Banyenzaki, at a public dialogue on Uganda's economic challenges and opportunities. Wed, 31 Oct 2012 00:00:00 +0100 tag:kas.de,2012-10-31:meldung:35577 http://www.kas.de/uganda/en/publications/32536/ With support from the Konrad-Adenauer-Stiftung the Uganda Media Development Foundation (UMDF) has launched a study under the title "Revisiting the Media Freedom Debate at Uganda's Independence Golden Jubilee" at a public dialogue in Kampala. Tue, 23 Oct 2012 00:00:00 +0200 tag:kas.de,2012-10-23:meldung:35505 2012 marks 50 years since Uganda attained independence on October 9th 1962. The Konrad-Adenauer-Stiftung in cooperation with the Interparty Youth Platform (IYOP) held a high level conference to celebrate Uganda@50. Fri, 05 Oct 2012 00:00:00 +0200 tag:kas.de,2012-10-05:meldung:35248 http://www.kas.de/uganda/en/publications/32537/ The KAS-supported „Young Leaders Think Tank for Policy Alternatives“ has presented policy recommendations to improve the Ugandan education system. In a public dialogue at Imperial Royale Hotel in Kampala, the members of the Think Tank discussed their analysis of the problems in the education sector and their recommendations with experts and the interested public. Wed, 26 Sep 2012 00:00:00 +0200 tag:kas.de,2012-09-26:meldung:35506 http://www.kas.de/uganda/en/publications/32087/ In a high level conference organised by KAS in conjunction with the Uganda National Chamber for Commerce and Industry a range of outstanding experts discussed the question how the expected oil revenues in Uganda can be managed in a meaningful way in order to ensure a sustainable and socially balanced economic development. Fri, 14 Sep 2012 00:00:00 +0200 tag:kas.de,2012-09-14:meldung:34986 http://www.kas.de/uganda/en/publications/32049/ In a momentous event, the Democracy Torch was received in Jinja District on 17th August 2012 as part of a campaign to draw attention of the local population to issues of democratic governance and accountability. The initiative is a component under the project “Action for Strengthening Good Governance and Accountability”. Sun, 19 Aug 2012 00:00:00 +0200 tag:kas.de,2012-08-19:meldung:34940 http://www.kas.de/uganda/en/publications/31670/ In a solemn function, the Chief Justice Benjamin Odoki has launched the "Democracy Torch". It is part of a campaign by KAS and ACFODE to increase awareness on democratic principles among the Ugandan population and to remind political leaders of their commitment to democratic values. Wed, 18 Jul 2012 00:00:00 +0200 tag:kas.de,2012-07-18:meldung:34434