CSBAG (csbag.org)

Our Press Statement on the CSO Reflections on the Auditor General's 2025 Report Findings. Please tap the link to read more on this statement➡️➡️csbag.org/download/cso-r… #UGAuditFindings25

@CSBAGUGANDA, we wish our Muslim brothers and sisters in Uganda and around the world a Happy Eid Al-Fitr @mofpedU @OxfaminUganda @ACODE_Uganda @SEATINIUGANDA @JuliusMukunda

Today @CSBAGUGANDA signed a Memorandum of Understanding with the Uganda @Parliament_Ug Parliamentary Forum for Climate Change. This collaboration is to support each other in budget analysis, advocacy and tracking areas which concern climate financing. @CSBAGUGANDA pledged to enforce compliance of Public Finance Management practices which affect climate change financing, identify investable areas for Government of Uganda to benefit from on climate change and document innovations on how the Govt of Uganda can be able to compile with climate change initiatives. @Parliament_Ug @ACODE_Uganda @PSF_Uganda @JuliusMukunda @mofpedU

From this war, we pick critical lessons like; ▶️The need to finish domestic projects promptly to limit the effects of global geo-political uncertainty ▶️Diversify our markets and limit our reliance on Europe and the Middle East ▶️strengthen our disaster preparedness muscle.

Today @CSBAGUGANDA has joined @ACODE_Uganda and @MUBS_EconForum on a dialogue concerning the US-Iran conflict at Protea Hotel- Kololo. The CSBAG Uganda ED @JuliusMukunda in his address notes that the ongoing US–Iran conflict is both a crisis and a wake-up call for Uganda. Rising fuel prices now around $110 per barrel are already driving up transport and production costs, exposing how dependent the Ugandan economy is on external supply chains. Trade disruptions, especially through the Middle East, threaten Ugandan businesses dealing in perishable goods like poultry and meat, where delays can mean losses, shortages, and rising prices for consumers. #usirantensions

Happening now: high level workshop on the Iran conflict and its Implications for East Africa Economic Security and Peace organized by the @MUBS_EconForum ,@ACODE_Uganda and @CSBAGUGANDA at Protea hotel.

At the same time, the pressure on Uganda’s finances is intensifying. With public debt now at approximately UGX 131 trillion, the challenge is clear revenue is collected in shillings, yet fuel imports and debt servicing require foreign currency. As global uncertainty grows, more shillings will be needed to meet the same obligations, tightening fiscal space and increasing vulnerability. This raises urgent questions about how long Uganda’s foreign reserves can sustain essential imports under prolonged disruption. Yet within this crisis lies opportunity. Uganda can strengthen commercial diplomacy through its embassies to open new trade routes and partnerships, while also reducing its import bill by prioritizing local production even for basic goods like toothpicks. This moment demands a shift toward self-reliance, smarter reserve management, and long-term economic resilience. If acted upon decisively, this global shock could become a turning point for Uganda’s economic strategy. @ACODE_Uganda @MUBS_EconForum @CSBAGUGANDA #usirantensions

Why neglecting capacity building for local councils undermines democracy. observer.ug/viewpoint/why-…

According to @JuliusMukunda Executive Director of @CSBAGUGANDA the closures are already affecting domestic consumption and employment. NGOs contribute significantly to domestic consumption. An international NGO could employ up to 100 people. At our organization, we had 41 employees 2 years ago, but that number has now dropped to 21. He urged government to take a measured approach, and identify the ones violating regulations and deal with them appropriately.

Voices of Karamoja Empowered women #WEAV project supported by🇳🇱🇩🇰🇮🇪🇸🇪 Great work @KaramojaWomen

Women entrepreneurs receive less than 3% of global venture capital — despite their major role in economic growth. The way forward: 📚 Invest in data literacy 💻 Build digital skills 🗳️ Strengthen civic engagement tools All critical for women’s economic power. #EducationForAll @fsme_uganda @USSIAssociation @PSF_Uganda @mofpedU @MoGLSD #UNCSW70

@fsme_uganda @USSIAssociation @PSF_Uganda @mofpedU @MoGLSD @CSBAGUGANDA are working to bridge the gap by promoting inclusive budgeting and aligning national priorities with global commitments. #EducationForAll @fsme_uganda @USSIAssociation @PSF_Uganda @mofpedU @MoGLSD #UNCSW70

As we attend the #UNCSW70 in New York, @CSBAGUGANDA we encourage more of you to read our extensive analytical reports on Gender and Equity Budgeting work. This makes our call to Gender responsive financing and advocacy infrastructure stronger @JuliusMukunda @fsme_uganda @USSIAssociation @PSF_Uganda @MoGLSD @mofpedU #UNCSW70

@Accu_Ug On the level of impact created. @Accu_Ug @mucobadi

@CSBAGUGANDA was also privileged to attend a District Integrity Promotion Forum meeting in Nakapiripirit District supported by Karamaja Anti-Corruption coalition, @Accu_Ug & MUCOBADI chaired by the RDC – Nakapiripirit. This was attended by Heads of Cooperation, Civil Society Organizations, Community monitors, Technocrats from the @MoLGUganda, Directorate of Ethics and Integrity, and Inspectorate of Government as well as District Local Government Heads of Departments. Key service delivery issues were raised by community monitors regarding health, education, roads and PDM, feedback and commitments were made by the district leadership.

@CSBAGUGANDA together with other PACER partners - @Accu_Ug and MUCOBADI joined Heads of Cooperation from the Embassies by🇸🇪🇩🇰🇳🇱🇮🇪 @DKinUganda @IrlEmbUganda @SwedeninUG & @NLinUganda during their visit to Karamoja sub region. During a briefing held at Wash and Wills hotel in Mbale city, @CSBAGUGANDA used this opportunity to talk about its work on Budget influencing, planning and integration of special interest groups in the processes. We also reflected on the bottom- up approach in planning and decision making and how we ensure participatory planning, budgeting and auditing.