The Open Forum Initiative

27/07/2023

In FY 2023/24 a total of over UGX 80billion was budgeted for by Ministry of Health for Medical Interns and Senior House Officer's. How ever only about UGX 10 billion was provided leaving a shortfall of over UGX 70 billion. Where is Government's priority???? Join us today via Twitter on the link 👉http://twitter.com/i/spaces/1rmxP…

27/07/2023

Join us on Twitter via our handle for a Twitter Space that discusses "The plight of the Uganda Medical Interns and Senior House Officers. Link 👉👉https://twitter.com/i/spaces/1rmxPkMVBlVJN

25/07/2023

Join us this Thursday 27th July 7pm for a Twitter Space that examines the " Case of Senior House Officers and Uganda Medical Interns Allowances in FY 2023/24" ActionAid Uganda Global Platform Uganda Ford Foundation Open Society Foundations International Budget Partnership Hivos Hivos East Africa

17/07/2023

Tired of waiting for the older generation to solve their issues. Youth activitism has gained momentum at an unprecedented rate, and Digital activism is at the center of this. ActionAid Uganda Global Platform Uganda

08/12/2022

Violence of any form against women, is a barrier to their productivity, and the full realization of their potential.

31/12/2021

To a new year of recovery and getting back on our feet.
May we find the strength and courage to lift and shoulder each other.

22/12/2021

From all of us to you...

Merry Christmas & A Prosperous New Year 2022

20/09/2021

offers a unique opportunity for youth in Africa, but how shall it be fully harnessed to address the challenges faced by Africa's huge youthful population.

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On 27th - 28th at The Redemption Talks https://t.co/4ZaR9QnVln https://t.co/kCMoWMfjUZ

Open Society Initiative for Eastern Africa (OSIEA) Diakonia Africa Tax Justice Network Africa ActionAid Uganda African Continental Free Trade Area Secretariat

22/07/2021

We need to gain a deeper appreciation for the importance of designing tax policies that encourage positive economic behavior. A 12% levy on Internet data, for a country that seeks to harness and fully participate in the fourth industrial revolution is a setback. Open Society Initiative for Eastern Africa (OSIEA) Diakonia - global ActionAid Uganda Ford Foundation

21/07/2021

Read about Public Interest Tax Litigation. PIL is not adverserial in nature, we seek to use courts correctional powers to advance tax justice in unique circumstances. Tax Justice Network Africa Diakonia - global Open Society Initiative for Eastern Africa (OSIEA) ActionAid Uganda

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The Uganda Revenue Authority (URA) has been sued for allegedly not effecting the lowering of taxes for small and medium enterprises (SMEs). The petitioners, Open Forum Initiative, a civic-tech...

19/07/2021

To all our Muslim brothers and sisters.

19/07/2021

FY 2020/21 that ended, Government allocated approximately UGX 1.2 trillion to recapitalize Uganda Development Bank, Uganda Development Corporation & Microfinance Support Center to improve the availability of investment finance and cash-flow of MSMEs. Who are the beneficiaries?