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06/05/2026

ACODE and the West Nile Development Association (WENDA), with support from the embassies of Denmark, Ireland, the Royal Kingdom of the Netherlands, and the embassy of Sweden, are strengthening the capacity of Collaborative Forest Management Groups to enhance end-user forest rights for vulnerable communities and equitable beneficial sharing.

Last week, the team initiated the process of reviewing the constitution for St. Egyito Eyere Eyere, a Collaborative Forest Management (CFM) group for Mt.Kei Forest Reserve in Belo village, Lima Parish, Ludara Subcounty, Koboko district.

The current constitution was inconsistent with other key documents, such as the registration certificate and the application letter to the National Forestry Authority(NFA)

Moving forward, the group has agreed to review the constitution and come up with a revised, feasible work plan. An updated membership form has also been designed for the group.

This was supported by the Embassies of Denmark, the Netherlands, Sweden and Ireland.

30/04/2026

Agriculture is considered the backbone of Uganda's economy, employing over 70% of Uganda's population. However, several challenges face the sector, which limit its potential.

Among these are the unpredictable weather conditions, exacerbated by Climate change, hence the need to adopt new technology to enhance resilience and increase productivity.

However, this requires government support by integrating these into the different district budgets and planning processes, while ensuring inclusivity and citizen involvement.

This week, in partnership with Heifer International Uganda, we carried out a working session to support farmers from Nakaseke district to identify issues that will inform the integration of Productive Use of Solar Energy(PUSE) in planning and budgeting processes

Farmers raised concerns affecting the uptake of solar energy in Agriculture and will be presented to their district leaders for integration in the district budgets for FY2027/28



Government of the Republic of Uganda, Heifer International, Climate Change and Development Authority, UN Capital Development Fund Action Coalition on Climate Change, ACCC in Uganda. Uganda Development Bank Offical

22/04/2026

The Budget for FY2026/27 is upon us.

How can the GGovernment of the Republic of Ugandaoptimally use the available resources to meet the increasing demand for public services?

CCivil Society Budget Advocacy Group - Uganda ACODE and other partners made proposals to the government during a pre-budget dialogue.

See the link below for details.

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16/04/2026

The mining sector has immense potential to provide Uganda with the much-needed revenue for Budget financing and ultimately, service delivery for the citizens.
However, the current fiscal regime seems to fall short of Uganda's development ambitions, as stipulated in the National Development Plan IV(NDP IV)
Civil Society organisations under their umbrella, Civil Society Coalition on Oil and Gas(CSCO), with support from the Natural Resource Governance Institute(NRGI), had a strategic engagement with the Ministry of Finance, Planning and Economic Development, Uganda, to present key issues that need to be addressed to close gaps in the current Mining fiscal regime.

Some of the highlights were captured by NTV Uganda and can be accessed in the link below;
Ministry of Local Government, Oxfam in Uganda, Ministry of Energy & Mineral Development, Ministry of Water and Environment, Uganda Revenue Authority (URA), SEATINI Uganda



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Uganda’s mining sector is back in the spotlight as the government moves to overhaul its fiscal regime in a bid to unlock more revenue from the country’s vast...

14/04/2026

Although the government genuinely expects the taps to open in July 2026, Ugandans may need to brace for a longer wait for the first oil, and for valid reasons.

First of all, it is important to understand that the journey toward production is an arduous one.

Secondly, it requires balancing high-speed delivery with uncompromising quality and environmental standards.

Whether “first oil” refers to the opening of the first wells or the receipt of the first sales revenue, the production start date may need to be moved. We must brace for a wait that extends beyond July 2026
See more reasons why this may be the case in the link below;

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As the July 2026 "First Oil" deadline approaches, a sober reality is setting in. While the Kingfisher project is nearing the finish line, the massive Tilenga project—the true heart of Uganda’s petroleum dreams—is trailing behind. From logistical bottlenecks to the "Guyana Comparison," we explo...

10/04/2026

The Climate Change Department, MoWE, in partnership with ACODE, PELUM, AFD and the World Bank Convened a two-day (April 8-9) Technical Validation Workshop for Uganda's Mitigation Report.

The focus of the validation was data quality, Sector targets, alignment with the national development agenda, and new priorities (SLCPs, peatlands, women, and youth).

The outcomes will inform the National Determined Contributions(NDC 3.0) and Climate Action Plan.

With support from the Embassy of Sweden in Kampala Embassy of Denmark in Uganda Embassy of the Netherlands in Uganda, and the Embassy of Ireland.

Ministry of Water and Environment, Ministry of Local Government Oxfam in Uganda United Nations

09/04/2026

An insightful article here on why Uganda is failing to maximise the much-needed revenue from its mining sector.
Issues ranging from low formalisation, regulatory bottlenecks, and policy inconsistencies that send mixed signals to investors and miners alike all work together to limit economic value from the sector.

See the link below for more.

Ministry of Finance, Planning and Economic Development, Uganda Ministry of Local Government Oxfam in Uganda Uganda Revenue Authority (URA) Natural Resource Governance Institute

Kampala, Uganda | URN | Uganda may soon establish mineral markets as part of the efforts to ensure that the minerals produced in the country benefit the economy and Ugandans in general. While the country is endowed with vast mineral resources, including gold, lithium, copper, and rare earths, among....

08/04/2026

ACODE in partnership with the Karamoja Herders of the Horn (KHH) and the West Nile Development Association (WENDA) with support from the Embassies of Denmark,Sweden,Ireland and the Royal kingdom of the Netherlands has called upon Local governments to consider climate change in Local government Budgets as a central issue and not as a side issue.

The article below in the Observer provides detail to this and reiterates the critical role of Local governments in mitigating, strengthening resilience and adaptation to climate change.




Oxfam in Uganda Ministry of Water and Environment Ministry of Local Government Ministry of Finance, Planning and Economic Development, Uganda Civil Society Budget Advocacy Group - Uganda GIZ,German International Cooperation Uganda Local Governments Association(ULGA) Uganda Development Bank Offical National Planning Authority

02/04/2026

Today, ACODE, Civil Society Coalition on Oil and Gas(CSCO) and Natural Resource Governance Institute have interfaced with officials from the Ministry of Finance, Planning and Economic Development to discuss Uganda's Fiscal regime for the mining sector.

In his opening remarks, Mr Edmund, senior economist from the Ministry of finance thanked ACODE, CSCO and NRGI for the support rendered to maximise benefit from the sector and committed to continuous discourse in this area.

He also noted that foreign budget support has greatly reduced, and so we need to look inward to generate revenue for Uganda's Socio-Economic transformation.

Key concerns from Civil Society included;
🔸 Unclear assessment of royalties
🔸 High license and renewal fees for formalisation in the sector
🔸 Inconsistencies between mining sector legislation and tax legislation
🔸 Unclear definition of mineral beneficiation, among others.




Ministry of Energy & Mineral Development Ministry of Finance, Planning and Economic Development, Uganda Oxfam in Uganda

02/04/2026

ACODE and WENDA, in partnership with RICE West Nile, SPACE and other the district based CSOs (Colleen Aid & Life Concern) and Zombo district local government, have conducted a community awareness meeting in Atura village, Abaji parish, Athuma Sub County, with a focus on Women and Land Rights as they utilise key resources such as River Nyagak.

Key issues raised included;
🔸Transboundary water pollution, citing River Nyagak, which is heavily polluted from DRC despite conservation efforts in Uganda, hence the need for the government to engage their counterparts.

🔸Women's Land Rights are threatened by the deeply entrenched cultural practices in terms of inheritance, especially after the death of their husbands.
🔸Girls and women are still not considered for land inheritance because they are considered to be people who are going out of their homes.

The activity was supported by the Embassies of Ireland, the Embassy of Denmark in Uganda, the Embassy of Sweden in Kampala Embassy of the Netherlands in Uganda

Ministry of Local Government Ministry of Gender, Labour and Social Development Ministry of Water and Environment National Environment Management Authority (NEMA) Uganda