We are committed to making Economics knowledge more accessible, engaging, and relevant to your needs. What we do as an Organization
1.
Public Education
This involves crash courses to educate the general public about economics and how it affects their daily lives, business and how they can be involved in making it work for them better.
2. Networking
We provide a Platform for networking, mentorship, information and Opportunities in Economics for students of economics, youths, and facilitate exchange of ideas amongst different U
23/10/2025
On the 18th of September, we had an engaging session at Makerere University with the IMF Country Representative to Uganda, Dr. Sébastien Walker. The discussion focused on the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) and Uganda’s economy. We extend our sincere appreciation to Dr. Walker for sharing valuable insights and contributing to the conversation on sustainable economic growth.
04/03/2025
A huge thank you to all our amazing guest speakers, including Sumile Noah, Cirus Sumika, Peter Aine, and Ednar Nankya, who shared their invaluable experiences and practical skills on data analysis, coding & programming, and digital project management! These skills are essential for strategically harnessing
Uganda's digital economy, especially in areas like fintech, e-commerce, and the gig economy.
Special thanks to our affiliates, and all volunteers at the College of Business and Management Sciences, Makerere University for their teamwork and logistical support. You truly made this event possible!
We're also grateful to our international partners, the Institute for New Economic Thinking and Rethinking Economics, for their continued support. Together, we're shaping a brighter digital future for Uganda!
04/10/2024
Climate change is one of the major global concerns today. with its lasting effects on the next Generation, sustainable development is key if the future generation is to benefit from the long term development plans being implemented. with this in mind Open Economics Uganda and Rethinking Economics Makerere university held an in event on climate change and development with the Guidance Mr Aaron Werikhe a climate economics expert from ministry of finance and Dr peter Babyenda from Makerere school of Economics on the 25th of september 2024. this was to engage students and young economics in a discussion on how we can develop our economy amidst the climate change crisis
11/09/2024
on the 29th of August 2024 Open Economics Uganda and Rethinking economics Makerere university held a discustion that engaed students on the topic, the future of growh in Uganda. this was aimed at pushing young economists to think beyond the class room and think of Economics aplication in the real world
28/08/2024
out going IMF representative to Uganda speaking to Makerere Students on a climate action event on the 26th of April this year
08/09/2023
Ongoing shift in the Global political Economy and implications for the Global south south Africa
Rethinking Economics for Africa
21/08/2023
Engaging young people in open discussions on economic issues in Uganda and across Africa. Join our first online discussion of the new monthly series on the 24th this month
17/11/2022
Our October event is now on YouTube if you missed you can catch up the elaborate discussion of Uganda's post pandemic economic performance
The Global Economic Crisis & The Post-Pandemic Economic Outlook (Focusing on the Ugandan Economy) Economies all over the world are implementing policies to stimulate growth. However, a number of new challenges like inflation, food shortages, unemployment,...
12/11/2022
an interesting perspective (prof Shaikh), interaction of economics and the real world "what happens when economics doesn't reflect the real world"
What Happens When Economics Doesn’t Reflect the Real World? Anwar Shaikh, Professor of Economics at the New School, explores alternatives to economic orthodoxies, and the findings of his book Capitalism: Competition, ...
25/10/2022
The Global economic crisis and post pandemic economic outlook (focusingon Uganda)!!!!!
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For any inquiries please reach us on our email: [email protected]
Organised by Open Economics Uganda and Rethinking economics Makerere University
23/10/2022
The Global economic crisis and post pandemic economic outlook (focusingon Uganda)!!!!!
Come join us on the 26th of October 2022 as we discuss Uganda's economic performance and what te future holds
We bring you senior economists;
Mr. Wilson Asiimwe - A senior economic modeler with the Ministry of Finance
Mr. Peter Babyenda - Lecturer at Makerere University school of economics
Register via this link https://forms.gle/YcRZ27Wu9V3C3Yas5
For any inquiries please reach us on our email: [email protected]
Organised by Open Economics Uganda and Rethinking economics Makerere University