Development Watch Centre

“As a #BRICS partner, #Uganda must speak with clarity, advocating for a world order where power is shared, not hoarded. Our BRICS partnership is a call to lead, ensuring East Africa’s aspirations resonate globally,” writes #DWatchCentre’s @Shemei_I_am dwcug.org/ugandas-brics-…

Freedom in Context:The Western Misunderstanding of Chinese Democracy "Mao Zedong was a passionate defender of freedom of expression. Again, this might sound alarming to some ears, because we 've been accustomed to stereotyping him..." writes @NnandaKizito dwcug.org/freedom-in-con…

"In my opinion, US-China trade tensions are not about China but rather the US’ strong belief in its legitimacy as the sole global power. However,the foundations of this belief ignore the fundamental fact that growth isn’t always infinite or uninterrupted." dwcug.org/trumps-economi…

In Uganda, we still 've a majorly agrarian-based economy, with over 70% of the population earning a livelihood from agricultural production.Even then, only 23.7% of the GDP of the country comes from agriculture, w/ services & industry contributing the rest dwcug.org/lessons-from-c…

“Weak institutions make #China’s state-led, long-term development strategies hard to replicate, because governments face significant opposition & illegitimacy, making the long-term stability that shelters growth absent,”writes #DWatchCentre’s @NnandaKizito dwcug.org/learning-from-…

At @DWatchCentre, we see African states not as recipients, but as co-authors of global order. Sovereignty isn’t granted by the West. It’s negotiated. Is the world ready to deal with Africa on equal terms? #AfricaPolicy #DWC #Sovereignty #Geopolitics

"The expo’s momentum in part, directly stems from the resolutions entered at the 5th #FOCAC summit... as regards to partnership action plans.This is the main reason as to why there was a deliberate effort to expand beyond agriculture &mining,"✍️ @_JKingdom dwcug.org/china-africa-t…

Austria’s Role in Uganda’s Development & Humanitarian Response "...the two countries have developed a relationship through cooperation in development, cultural exchange,diplomatic engagements,& initiatives related to humanitarian causes..."✍️@NnandaKizito dwcug.org/austrias-role-…

No Reason to Take Trump’s Claims About #China’s Purported Violation of the Geneva Talks "But it is also not that the White House is causing upheaval for no reason, it's just that its rationales are petty & selfish to say the least,"writes @_JKingdom dwcug.org/no-reason-to-t…

"Should #China continue on its current trajectory, it will avoid the classic trap of ideology. Essentially, humans should inform & shape ideology instead of ideology governing & informing humans," writes #DWatchCentre's @israel_moshi dwcug.org/the-internatio…

"Massad Boulos unveiled the U.S grand plan for the DRC stated that the U.S calls upon M23 to withdraw its operations from the country, adding that #Rwanda should cease with immediate effect funding of the #M23 rebels," writes #DWatchCentre's @MpewoAlan1997 dwcug.org/why-u-s-plan-f…

Will #Africa be Vindicated? The International Criminal Court Faces its Greatest Test Since Formation #ICC #DWatchCentre dwcug.org/will-africa-be…

"The irony is that Trump’s tariffs meant to punish China may end up punishing the future of the U.S. Countries that once looked to the U.S as a beacon of opportunity now see it as unreliable, unpredictable, & disinterested," writes Salim Abila Asuman dwcug.org/trumps-trade-t…

"On 1st/01/2025,Uganda became a partner state of the #BRICS, as part of its journey to join the... While there was excitement both in 🇺🇬 & across the continent, it’s very vital to go about this development with realism & pragmatism," writes @Benjamin_Watch dwcug.org/brics-foreign-…

The Liberal Order isn't Under Attack,it’s Being Interrogated "Should China continue on its current trajectory,it 'll avoid the classic trap of ideology...humans should inform&shape ideology instead of ideology governing & informing humans"✍ @israel_moshi dwcug.org/the-internatio…

"U.S tariffs underestimate China’s resilience, adaptability...her global trade apparatus. Any pain the U.S hopes to inflict on China is grossly overestimated as China has shown throughout her history a capacity to withstand greater pains,"✍️@Talwana_Ernest dwcug.org/us-tariffs-con…

"Trump branded China“the biggest abuser of tariffs"...we had witnessed China,Japan&South Korea reach an agreement to jointly respond to US tariffs.This further reflects the spirit of inclusivity 4 which China has groomed in other countries.."✍@sema_uganda dwcug.org/trumps-tariffs…

"Massad Boulos unveiled the U.S grand plan for the DRC stated that the U.S calls upon M23 to withdraw its operations from the country, adding that Rwanda should cease with immediate effect funding of the #M23 rebels," writes #DWatchCentre's @MpewoAlan1997 dwcug.org/why-u-s-plan-f…