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The Economic Policy Management Program at Makerere University

  • Project Name:
    The Economic Policy Management Program at Makerere University
    Institution :
    University of Makerere
    • Core Competence:
      Economic Policy Analysis and Management
    Strategic Pillar:
    Tracking Policy Impact
    Project Region :
    Eastern & Southern Africa
    Country :
    Uganda
    Status :
    Active
    Phase :
    I
    Grant Number :
    39
    Grant Amount (USD):
    2 000 000
    Commitment Date:
    2000
    Closing Date:
    2003
    Phase :
    II
    Grant Number:
    109
    Grant Amount (USD):
    2 000 000
    Commitment Date:
    2003
    Closing Date:
    2007
    Phase:
    III
    Grant Number:
    198
    Grant Amount (USD):
    2 500 000
    Commitment Date:
    2007
    Closing Date:
    2011
    Phase :
    IV
    Grant Number:
    287
    Grant Amount (USD):
    2 650 000
    Commitment Date :
    2012
    Closing Date :
    2017
    Introduction:

    The goal of the EPM - Makerere program like the sister EPM programs is to improve efficiency of the public sector in sub- Saharan African countries, through the enhancement of capacity for economic policy analysis and management.

    Project Description:

    Specific objectives of the program are:

    • Consolidation of the institutional capacity of Makerere University to provide high level academic training focusing on both theoretical and practical aspects of economic policy management relevant to countries in Eastern, Central and Southern Africa;
    • Training of a critical mass of economic policy advisors and managers in Eastern, Central and Southern Africa, as well as developing and implementing targeted short-term training courses.
    • Development of teaching and reading materials for the EPM;
    • Networking with other EPM Programs in Africa and formation of alumni networks;
    • Promotion and extension of the program to post-conflict areas and other under-represented countries in the EPM training.
Thomas Kwesi Quartey

ACBF has been granted the status of a specialized agency because of the potential to transform Africa through capacity development.
H.E. Thomas Kwesi Quartey, Deputy Chairperson, AU Commission
Erastus Mwencha

The recognition of ACBF as the African Union’s Specialized Agency for Capacity Development launches the beginning of a new era for capacity building by ACBF, which will require an appropriate level of political commitment and financial support from all stakeholders.
H.E. Erastus Mwencha, Chair, ACBF Executive Board
Lamin Momodou

The remarkable achievements ACBF has registered over the past 26 years is not by accident in our opinion. They have come through hard work, dedication, commitment, purposeful leadership, support from the member countries as well as productive partnership building.
Mr. Lamin Momodou MANNEH, Director, UNDP Regional Service Centre for Africa
Goodall Gondwe

Africa needs ACBF as much, probably more now, than at the time it was created in 1991.
Hon. Goodall Gondwe, former Chair of the ACBF Board of Governors and Minister of Finance – Malawi
Ken Ofori Atta

Ghana’s partnership with ACBF is a tremendous blessing for us and therefore the opportunity for Ghana to host the 26th ACBF Board of Governors Meeting is something that we treasure.
Hon Ken Ofori Atta, Chair of the ACBF Board of Governors and Minister of Finance - Ghana
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