Public procurement is a critical part of the economy, and all members of society must have access to opportunities in this sector. However, women in Uganda suffer many barriers to engaging in public procurement. The Public Procurement and Disposal of Public Assets Act, 2003 governs
Fostering gender-responsive public procurement: Understanding the barriers and solutions to include women-led businesses in public procurement in East Africa. Government procurement is the biggest public market in the world. OECD member countries spend an average of 12% of annual GDP procuring goods, works, and services
On 27th January 2022, the Africa Freedom of Information Centre (AFIC) a pan African membership civil society network and resource center promoting the right of access to information welcomed a new Governing Council. The election occurred during the 5th General Assembly held virtually on the
Op-Ed In June 2021 the president of Uganda gave a directive to install digital motoring systems in all motorcycles and vehicles as means to crack down on rising insecurity in the country. However, reports indicate that Joint Stock Company Global Security that was awarded the
Corruption is the silent destruction of a nation! In countries worldwide, it has been shown that when there’s corruption in politics and economics, many people suffer. Corrupt governments stifle economic growth by diverting resources away from programs that benefit society as a whole; this means
