The IGE program reshaped my policy thinking
One of the participants of the Inclusive Green Economy Program relates that the program gave her a completely new approach to policymaking, which permeates her daily work as well as her discussions…
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Cleaner cooking in Tanzania: Incentives for LPG stoves can help save forests
Charcoal is used for cooking in many sub-Saharan countries, but often comes with swathes of deforestation and other negative effects. EfD researchers conducted a study where they introduced liquid…
EfD launches research project on household and SME energy efficiency in Uganda
EfD Uganda (EfD-Mak) at Makerere University has launched a two-year research project aimed at improving energy efficiency among households and small and medium enterprises (SMEs) in Uganda. The…
EfD researchers explore energy efficiency in Africa’s informal sector
EPRU-EfD Researchers have examined the informal economies’ impact on energy efficiency in African countries. Using a multi-method approach and panel data from 46 African countries, they found that…
Study shows great potential of solar irrigation for small farms in Nepal
A recent study found that targeted financial models and specific incentives can overcome the barriers to the use of solar irrigation pumps (SIPs) among smallholder and women farmers in Nepal. Dipendra…
Uganda inaugurates 2025–2026 cohort for Inclusive Green Economy Program
Kampala, Uganda – April 15, 2025 — Uganda has officially launched the 2025–2026 cohort of the Inclusive Green Economy (IGE) in Practice Capacity Building program, a regional initiative aimed at…
EfD engages World Bank in regional climate-sensitive macroeconomic modelling hub
A new Regional Centre of Excellence in Climate-Sensitive Macroeconomic Modelling will position Makerere University at the forefront of Africa’s climate and economic policy landscape. Hosted at the EfD…
Championing Uganda’s Green Economy: Insights from Nathan Mununuzi
Nathan Mununuzi serves as a Senior Environmental Officer at Uganda’s Ministry of Water and Environment. A participant in the Inclusive Green Economy (IGE) Program coordinated by EfD Mununuzi shares…
Pioneering Uganda's green future: IGE Fellow Maureen Anino on the IGE Program
Maureen Anino, Assistant Commissioner at Uganda’s Ministry of Water and Environment, was among the first cohort of fellows in the Inclusive Green Economy (IGE) program. Her experience reflects Uganda…
EfD Researchers advocate for efficient use of water and environmental resources
EfD researchers called for more efficient management of water and environmental resources at the 8th Uganda Water and Environment Week (UWEWK 2025). The event, held on March 17-21 and organized by the…