CSBAG CONTRIBUTION TO MANAGING EFFECTS OF COVID-19 IN UGANDA

Overview

With COVID-19, close to $29Bn USD has been wiped out from African economies, GDP forecasts have been revised downwards. In Uganda, the Ministry of Finance, Planning and Economic Development estimates that economic growth will fall from 6% to 5.2-5.7% in the medium scenario and 4.6-5.1% in the severe scenario. COVID-19 Pandemic offers Uganda a rare chance to undertake policy changes that address the existing and future public health system challenges as well boost the economy in long-term. We therefore need to take very decisive steps to protect our citizens and the economy.

CSBAG is advocating for a people centred and pro-poor approach in the country response to COVID-19 efforts and continuing our advocacy for prudent public finance management. Specifically:

1. We are engaging with decision makers, providing credible economic policy alternatives to managing the effects of the pandemic on the people of Uganda and our economy to ensure that the very poor and vulnerable are protected today and beyond –CSBAG statement on Economic policy measures to address the impact of COVID-19 in Uganda
2. At the same time, we are continuing our advocacy for prudent public finance management to ensure the public resources are not being misused and there is value for money at such a time when Government plans to provide the best possible measures to addressing COVID-19
3. We are continuing to convene through bilateral meetings, phone and Skype calls, and other digital platforms

The State of MP’s 10 billion Cash #COVID Updates

(Those that have returned the money)

Summary As of 28/5/2020
Number of MPs- 458
Total number of MPs that have refunded- 192
How much has been collected- UGX 3,849,000,000
What is yet to be received- UGX 6,151,000,000

NB: Still compiling, colleagues in case you know of any MP that has been left out that actually returned the money, please notify us through the following means:
Tel no: 0755202154
Twitter: @CSBAGUGANDA
Facebook: CSBAGUGANDA
Compiled by the Civil Society Budget Advocacy Group (CSBAG)

1. Abraham Byandala, Katikamu County North MP- 20m
2. Acen Ayo, Woman MP Alebtong- 20m
3. Achiro Lucy Otim, Aruu North County- 20m
4. Adome Moses Bildad, MP Jie County Kotido- 20m
5. Akech Janet Okori- moe, Woman MP Abim- 20m

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