vISION
To be at the frontier of advancing economic
theory to practice across Africa and the World.
MISSION
Contribute to the National growth and Development through Research and Policy advocacy, trainings and Public discourse.
Welcome Message
Greetings dear Economists and Practitioners, foremost thank you for joining the Applied Economics Association in Uganda and the Uganda Economics Society. In a special way I would like to recognise the senior Economists who have entrusted their mentorship upon the young Economists and also members who have joined us from across the world.The purpose of the Association is intended to foster the role of economists in the growth and development of different Economies including Uganda. From the motivation that Economists contribute a critical role of shaping policies and fostering economic growth all around the world calls for a collective and comprehensive body to support, empower, and promote their interests and enable their contributions to different Economies. The Applied Economics Association intends to become a consolidated body to enhance professional development and stimulate the broader understanding of economics in Uganda and beyond.
OUR MAIN ACTIVITIES
The purpose of this association is to foster the role of Economists in the growth and development of Economies including Uganda. The AEA intends to do this through our main activities of professional development, research and economic discussions.
PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT
- Research and analytics trainings
- Social networking
- Volunteer ship collaborations
RESEARCH
- Economic Research
- Business Research
- Research Trainings
ECONOMIC DISCUSSIONS
- Economic Webinar seasons
- Topical Discussions
- Economic Debates
The effects of Covid-19 on the Ugandan economy
WITH OKWARE EMMANUEL
Economist Emmanuel Okware gives an insight into the impact of coronavirus in Uganda, exploring the response of the central bank and the effects on the population of changes in the money supply.
A Monetary Club podcast recorded by the Institute of International Monetary Research at the University of Bucking in UK, in January 2026.
Testimonials
Testimonials from some of the members of the organisation
The most critical tool for change is not just analysi but evidence, and through research training skills, we bridge the gap between question and answer backed by data and understanding.
Andy Bonan
While in school, I ignored the qualitative side of things. At CBR, I was reminded of that side and how to collect such information, analyse, and present it. It was truly a new way of viewing things as a researcher.
Christopher Ssengozi
Am glad and grateful I was given an opportunity by AEAUG to undertake a short course in Research skills which gave me more knowledge on both the qualitative and quantitative side of research.
Nabukeera Christine
OUR TEAM
OKWARE EMMANUEL
ECONOMIST
MS. EMILY AKULLU
ECONOMIST
PATRICK KUMAKECH
ECONOMIST
DAUDA KIMANAYI
ECONOMIST
Explore Our Blog
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SEEKING HARMONY IN THE NATIONAL DRUG AND HEALTH PRODUCTS AUTHORITY BILL “Balancing Benefits and Burdens”
By Patrick Kumakech | Economist |member of the Applied Economics Association Uganda The recently passed National Drug…
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Recent Broad Money growth in Uganda
Okware Emmanuel, April 2026 The main argument is that broad money (bank deposits) is being created mainly…
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Uganda’s rising tax burden and flimsy justification
Economist Emmanuel Okware writes on Uganda’s rising tax burden and flimsy justification, at a time when we…
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The search for prosperity must look elsewhere, not to government spending.
The belief that higher government spending drives economic growth remains one of the most persistent ideas in…
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Post-COVID-19 Inflation: More about growth in the quantity of money than supply disruptions.
by Okware Emmanuel There has been considerable controversy regarding the cause of post-COVID-19 inflation across economies worldwide.…
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Deregulate the Transport Sector
by Okware Emmanuel Uganda’s transport sector, vital to the nation’s economic growth, faces persistent challenges of congestion,…