Just attended the 8th Annual Gender Statistics Forum 2025! Interesting insights on leveraging innovations in data and statistics to promote a just and inclusive society for Africans #GenderStats #AfricanStatisticsWeek

Uganda’s economy is more connected to the rest of the world than ever! In FY24/25, net portfolio investment (inflows less outflows) saw a sharp turnaround to over US$600 million from net outflows of US$342 million in FY23/24. This means global investors are confidently buying Ugandan government securities. This vote of confidence helps stabilise our exchange rate and economy and supports the development of our financial markets. Reliable data on these capital flows is crucial—it helps us understand global sentiments and manage risks for financial stability. Dive Deeper: bou.or.ug/bouwebsite/bouwebs… #AfricanStatisticsWeek #MakeDataReady #PortfolioInvestment #FinancialMarkets

2/ Did you know? Foreign Direct Investment (FDI) isn't just about capital—it's about long-term partnerships that build our nation! In 2023, Uganda’s FDI stock grew to US$18.2 billion, largely driven by the energy (oil) sector. This isn't just a number; it's the foundation for jobs, technology transfer, and sustainable infrastructure that will benefit Ugandans for decades. By making FDI data ready, we empower policymakers to attract strategic investments that align with Uganda’s development goals. Data isn’t just numbers; it’s the blueprint for our socio-economic transformation. Explore the Data: bou.or.ug/bouwebsite/Statist… #AfricanStatisticsWeek #MakeDataReady #FDI #SustainableDevelopment #InvestInUganda

Ever wondered how Uganda connects with the global economy? The Balance of Payments (BoP) tells our story. It tracks all of Uganda's transactions with the rest of the world, such as: · What we sell abroad (e.g., coffee, gold, tourism) · What we buy from abroad (e.g., machinery, fuel) · Income and transfers (e.g., dividends, remittances) · Investment flows (e.g. FDI) By making this data ready and accessible, we're not just counting numbers—we're mapping Uganda's path to sustainable prosperity! These statistics guide policies that strengthen our economy, attract investment, and ensure inclusive growth for all. Dive deeper into the data: bou.or.ug/bouwebsite/bouwebs… #AfricanStatisticsWeek #MakeDataReady #BalanceOfPayments

As the region marked #AfricanStatisticsWeek some countries such as Uganda stood out with relatively strong capacity to produce and use #GenderData. More hands on deck and regular funding can help boost capacity in countries with lower scores. #WomenCount

#Throwback to last week’s #AfricanStatisticsWeek! Experts continue to call for the strategic communication of #GenderData to promote its uptake and use. This is an important path to improving the lives of women and girls. #WomenCount

We are Statisticians we r proudly Makererean & we know it We r cool & we like it. We are bold, intelligent &very humble. We are strong & can never never fumble We are courageous the kind of people the future needs! @StatisticsUg @MakStatistics @MakCoBAMS #Africanstatisticsweek