ECONOMIC GROWTH FORUM (14TH-15TH SEPTEMBER 2017) Theme: Accelerated and Inclusive Growth for Sustainable Development Venue: Commonwealth Resort, Munyonyo Chief Guest: H.E The President of the Republic of Uganda
OBJECTIVES OF THE FORUM Reflection on the state of Uganda’s economy Provide evidence on performance of the Uganda economy in recent years Identify opportunities and challenges Identify key policy actions and strategies to drive accelerated and inclusive growth in Uganda
PARTICIPATION IN THE FORUM Experts and individuals from the; Local Business Community, Ugandan Government Region, Global community, China, Israel, India, UK, USA, Tanzania, donor community, and academia.
TOPICS OF DISCUSSION – Day One Growth: Reflections on the state of Uganda’s Economy Keynote Address: Policy Priorities for Growth Acceleration by H.E Y.K Museveni Industry: “Learning to Compete”- Policies to Propel Industrial Development Agriculture: Enabling Growth through Agricultural Development Domestic Revenue Mobilization: Mobilizing Domestic Resources to Finance Public Investment
TOPICS OF DISCUSSION – Day Two Infrastructure and Public Investment: Maximizing the Returns from Investments in Infrastructure Trade: Leveraging Trade & Regional Integration for Increased Growth Urban Productivity as a Growth Enabler: Linking Kampala’s Growth to Rural Development Population & Inclusive Growth: Increasing Labour Productivity and Inclusive Growth