Bahati in during meeting

The National Development Plan (NDP III) priorities remain Agriculture, Tourism, Minerals, Petroleum and Manufacturing in addition to Human capital development and Infrastructure.

A total of 20 national strategies and 18 national programs have been articulated under each of the five NDP 3 objectives for the achievement of the overall goal.

NDP III is introducing Program approach to focus on delivery of common results, aligned with Program Based Budgeting that is already operational.

There will also be an increased role of the State for purposes of investing strategically more so in infrastructure and human capital development.

More focus will also be on digitalization for efficient delivery of services as well as introduction of the Parish model to bring Government services and support nearer to the people.

According to NPA Chairperson Prof. Pamela Mbabazi some of the challenges that NDP III is expected to fix include: The inadequate creation of jobs, dependence on rain fed agriculture and inadequate investment in the productive sectors of the economy such as agriculture and manufacturing.

The Strategic direction of NDP III was approved by Cabinet in September 2019.

Bahati said basing on the lessons learnt from NDP 1 and 2, government proposes that NDP 3 focus should be on increasing household incomes and improving the quality of life of Ugandans as the overall goal.

“Industrialization should be the vehicle for generating inclusive growth, employment and sustainable wealth creation,” said Bahati.

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The projects targets 60,000 beneficiaries by 2020 and is aimed at facilitating competitiveness, productivity and employment for self reliance among the
Ugandan youth.

The Assistant Commissioner for Vocational Education, Mr. James Mugerwa during the launch of the National skills fair on Tuesday in Kampala revealed that the Ministry of Education and sports has worked closely with Enabel and PSFU to skill Ugandans through the Skills development Fund and the skills development facility.

Mr. Mugerwa further revealed that the fair will offer a platform to exhibit skills among Ugandans.

“The national skills fair is an opportunity for us to showcase the achievements of both funds.” Mugerwa said.

The three-days fair will take place from 7th to 9th May 2019 at the UMA multipurpose hall.

According to the SDF manager Christine Karungi, the fair will connect producers and manufacturers , employers and training institutions for more training and work opportunities.

“The innovative approaches employed in training have enabled several SDF beneficiaries to get employed while others have started their own businesses,” Ruth Byinzika Musoke, the Head SDF at PSFU said.

The skilling Uganda fund develops skills for the youths in the fields of manufacturing, construction, oil and gas, ICT and agriculture.

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Funded Postgraduate Opportunities: Waterford Institute of Technology has a thriving postgraduate community participating in both taught and research programmes to Masters and PhD level.

Many of the research programmes involve both national and international partnership with industry, academia, commerce or the community and carry substantial grants.

Opportunities for funded research postgraduate studies are offered in the following areas:

• Computing/Electronics
• Chemistry/Pharmaceutical Science
• Manufacturing Engineering
• Construction Management
• Business & Humanities

The above programmes are funded through the Technology Sector Research Strand I Programme, Enterprise Ireland, the Environmental Protection Agency, the Health Service Executive and the European Commission.

Applicants must hold, at a minimum, a second class honours degree in a relevant or a related discipline.

Information packs and application forms may be obtained from: The Research Postgraduate Admissions Office, Registrar’s Office, Waterford Institute of Technology, Waterford. Tel: +353-51-302883 or email: pgadmissions [at] wit.ie

For more information and scholarship application see; Funded Postgraduate Opportunities

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PhD Studentship in Structural Engineering: Loughborough’s Faculty of Engineering offers financial support to talented research students in a number of ways.

Funding for PhD students is awarded on the basis of academic merit and your potential to become a member of one of our internationally recognised research teams.

The Faculty has wide-ranging research capabilities and all six of our departments are able to offer unique and challenging research opportunities. The links below provide information on the areas in which our departments are able to supervise PhDs.

• Aeronautical and Automotive Engineering
• Chemical Engineering
• Civil and Building Engineering
• Electronic and Electrical Engineering (including Systems Engineering)
• Materials
• Mechanical and Manufacturing Engineering

There is always extremely strong competition for our funding awards and you need to have achieved a high standard in your studies to date (the equivalent of a UK distinction/high upper second class degree) to receive a funding award.

There are opportunities to obtain funding through research studentships funded by EPSRC (Engineering and Physical Sciences Research Council UK), the University and the individual departments. Alternative routes for funding your PhD also exist through our Doctoral Training Centres, Research Associate/Assistant vacancies and Knowledge Transfer Partnerships.

For further details, and application materials, contact: Civil and Building Engineering PhD Research Studentships

PhD Studentship in Structural Engineering: Loughborough’s Faculty of Engineering offers financial support to talented research students in a number of ways.

Funding for PhD students is awarded on the basis of academic merit and your potential to become a member of one of our internationally recognised research teams.

The Faculty has wide-ranging research capabilities and all six of our departments are able to offer unique and challenging research opportunities. The links below provide information on the areas in which our departments are able to supervise PhDs.

• Aeronautical and Automotive Engineering
• Chemical Engineering
• Civil and Building Engineering
• Electronic and Electrical Engineering (including Systems Engineering)
• Materials
• Mechanical and Manufacturing Engineering

There is always extremely strong competition for our funding awards and you need to have achieved a high standard in your studies to date (the equivalent of a UK distinction/high upper second class degree) to receive a funding award.

There are opportunities to obtain funding through research studentships funded by EPSRC (Engineering and Physical Sciences Research Council UK), the University and the individual departments. Alternative routes for funding your PhD also exist through our Doctoral Training Centres, Research Associate/Assistant vacancies and Knowledge Transfer Partnerships.

For further details, and application materials, contact: Civil and Building Engineering PhD Research Studentships

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Sources inUganda’s Ministry of Trade and Industry have informed our reporters that delegations have Indian business persons have toured East African countries and have already expressed willingness to put more capital inUgandaamong other EAC states.

Trade Minister Amelia Kyambadde says thatUgandais now an investor final destination because of the good investment climate and good political atmosphere in the country.

Kyambadde says that although there are many Indian companies inUganda, others are still willing to put their capital inUganda. She says that Indians are willing to bring their advanced technology in agriculture and manufacturing toUganda.

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Sources in Uganda’s Ministry of Trade and Industry have informed our reporters that delegations have Indian business persons have toured East African countries and have already expressed willingness to put more capital in Uganda among other EAC states.

Trade Minister Amelia Kyambadde says that Uganda is now an investor final destination because of the good investment climate and good political atmosphere in the country.

Kyambadde says that although there are many Indian companies in Uganda, others are still willing to put their capital in Uganda. She says that Indians are willing to bring their advanced technology in agriculture and manufacturing to Uganda.

By Walakira Nyanzi

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