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Corporates told: ESG reporting will attract money for investments

Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Business operators in Uganda are encouraged to consider environmental, social and governance aspects when compiling their annual financial statements in order to gain relevance before different stakeholders. Annual financial reports are usually made for accountability to business owners, regulators and, increasingly, prospective investors in the …

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China needs to align investments with Africa’s energy transition goals – new study

China should focus more on availing  more capital for African electrification projects and renewable energy technologies ANALYSIS | RONALD MUSOKE | China should now focus its economic engagement with Africa towards supporting the continent’s energy access and energy transition objectives, recommends a new study by Boston University’s Global Development Policy Centre …

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UNCTAD calls for clean energy investments in LDCS

Kampala, Uganda | THE IDEPENDENT | The United Nations Conference on Trade and Development (UNCTAD) says developing countries need urgent support to enable them to attract more investment for their transition to clean energy. UNCTAD’s World Investment Report 2023 published this week shows that much of the growth in international investment …

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DPF’s assets increase by 15% to Shs1.15trillion

Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Uganda’s Deposit Protection Fund has recorded a 15% surge in assets to Shs 1.15 trillion for the year ended June 2022, with investments held in government treasury bills and treasury bonds. Financial results released on Jan.31 show that the fund’s surplus and reserves account increased …

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Museveni calls for more European investments in the country

Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The European Union has asked Uganda to speed up her preparations for a free trade deal saying that they are ready to open up the market on their side. Currently, Uganda exports goods to Europe under the Everything But Arms-EBA arrangement which is a duty-free …

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Karamoja leaders demand for investment in the region

Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Leaders from the Karamoja region are mobilizing for increased investments in the area, as a way of solving the persistent problems experienced by local communities. In a meeting held in Kampala on Saturday under the theme; “the Karamoja Spotlight,” aimed at creating more awareness about …

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