We need independent research to assess govt programmes, says minister

The minister for trade, industry and cooperatives, Francis Mwebesa, has said there is need for Uganda to develop independent research studies to assess the performance of various government programmes towards poverty eradication.

Officiating at the opening of the 6^th International Ecumenical Conference (IEF) in Mbarara, Mwebesa observed that fighting poverty requires both inclusive and evidence-based approaches.

His remarks come amid doubts regarding the effectiveness of several government initiatives aimed at poverty eradication such as PDM, Emyooga, Poverty Alleviation Programme…