By Editorial,
The Uganda Bureau of Statistics (UBOS) has handed over 4,050 tablets and six computers to religious and cultural institutions, as well as selected government agencies, to strengthen data collection and evidence-based planning.
The official handover ceremony took place on Thursday at Statistics House in Kampala, with beneficiaries including the Inter-Religious Council of Uganda and, the National Planning Authority.
Others included, the Economic Policy Research Centre, the Presidential CEO Forum Bugisu Kingdom, Bunyoro Kitara Kingdom and the Rwenzururu Kingdom.
Rt. Hon. Benson Kule Baritazale, the Rwenzururu Kingdom Prime Minister received 150 tablets, complementing 120 they received last year.
according to Baritazale, the partnership is aimed at improving statistical development of Rwenzururu Kingdom and supporting national planning under the Fourth Plan for National Statistical Development.
Rt.Hon. Baritazale speaking…
Baritazale also made a special request to UBOS for capacity building training for relevant institutions to ensure they can fully leverage the new equipment. END