IPA Uganda has an established local body of evidence in the health, governance, and financial inclusion sectors.


For example, a prominent study in post-war Northern Uganda showed that giving the most vulnerable women access to cash grants and basic business skills training can translate into increased cash earning and savings. IPA Uganda is now increasing its focus on developing strong partnerships with local NGOs and government agencies, including a partnership with the Ugandan government's budget transparency website which will publicize local budget expenditures.

Highlights
Study
Smoothing the Cost of Education: Primary School Saving in Uganda

Even when there are no official school fees, the financial burden of purchasing uniforms, books, and other school supplies prevents low-income students from remaining in school. In Uganda,...
Ugandan women in the IPA WINGS program
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Cash and Microenterprise Support for the Ultra-Poor in Uganda

Poverty is a staggering problem, with 46 percent of the world’s population living on less than 5.50 USD per day. Research shows that individuals experiencing poverty can leverage investments to...
Study
Budget Transparency and Political Oversight in Uganda

Many local bureaucrats operate in settings with weak institutions and limited oversight, resulting in poor service delivery. A growing number of initiatives and studies seek to address this by...