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Rukungiri District has officially been designated as the second Parish Development Model (PDM) subregional centre in Kigezi, joining Kisoro, following the launch of the Musevenomics Program workshop held today at Riverside Hotel in Rukungiri Municipality.
The workshop, attended by civil leaders and the business community, focused on social–economic transformation as the key to boosting both household incomes and Uganda’s national economy.
Dr. Ngabo Herbert, the Kigezi Subregion PDM leader, announced Rukungiri’s selection and outlined the program’s mission: growing Uganda’s economy to at least $500 billion GDP and ensuring every household earns a minimum of UGX 20 million gross annual income in the future.
Dr. Ngabo explained that Musevenomics is anchored on seven foundational principles: Security and stability first, Investor confidence and restoration, Diversified production, Privatization and liberalization, Economic integration, Human capital development and Transformation principles
He emphasized that infrastructure development, lowering business costs, digital transformation, value addition, industrialization, monetization of subsistence farming, and fighting corruption are at the core of the initiative.
The program also calls for Ugandans to understand the country’s economic history—comparing the pre-1960s, the regimes of Idi Amin and Milton Obote, and the current leadership of President Yoweri Museveni. Dr. Ngabo noted Uganda’s ability to manage the COVID-19 crisis better than many stronger economies as proof of resilience and adaptability.
He highlighted the seven pillars framework of Musevenomics: adaptability, sovereignty, inclusivity, rationality, resilience, reasonableness and reliability, as well as creativity and innovation.
Dr. Ngabo urged parish chiefs and local government leaders to sensitize communities on increasing production, stressing that Uganda must produce more for export if it is to compete globally.
He also credited President Museveni’s government for stabilizing the economy—citing the control of hyperinflation, reforms in the banking sector, and programs such as NAADS and Operation Wealth Creation.
Speaking virtually, the Deputy Governor of the Bank of Uganda encouraged Ugandans to appreciate the peace and stability achieved under President Museveni. He further commended government initiatives such as the return of Asian properties, improvements in UPE and USE, and the creation of a positive international image for Uganda.
He, however, stressed the urgent need for creativity, innovation, diversification of crops, ICT adoption, and large-scale business investments, noting that the government has already secured markets across the world.
The Musevenomics Program calls on Ugandans to embrace logic, adaptability, inclusivity, and innovation to unlock new economic opportunities. With Rukungiri now positioned as a subregional PDM hub, stakeholders believe the district is set to become a key driver in propelling Uganda toward middle-income status.
