Elizabeth Mary Namakula, a lecturer at NYU Shanghai and a prominent figure in Uganda's education sector. Explors how adopting a self-sustaining mindset, embracing technology in education, and vocationalizing higher education can drive Uganda towards a middle-class economy by 2040.

Learn about the exciting changes in education with AI, digital humanities, and more;

00:00 Introduction to Self-Sustaining Mindset

01:59 Current Landscape of Education in Uganda

03:05 Comparing Education Systems: Uganda vs. China

06:15 Trends and Evolution in Higher Education

10:57 Understanding Digital Humanities

12:54 Challenges and Opportunities in Education

19:57 Modern Teaching Methods and AI Integration

23:27 Policy Recommendations for Education

30:13 Achieving a Middle-Class Economy by 2040

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#technology #educationinUganda

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As of 02.07.24.

Our special guest, Rodney Akongel Mukula, founded Asante, Uganda's first waste management company with a Material Recovery Facility.

Rodney details the challenges and triumphs of expanding Asante across East Africa, including Uganda, Kenya, Tanzania, and DRC.

Learn about Asante’s groundbreaking recycling infrastructure built using ESG principles and the Kaizen model, their impactful collaboration with Coca-Cola, and their mission to empower women in Africa.

Discover how intentional leadership, strategic planning, and visionary insights can drive Uganda towards a middle-class economy.

For those inspired to turn waste into valuable resources and build a sustainable future, this is a must-listen/watch!

00:36 Meet Rodney Akongel Mukula

01:55 Rodney's Journey into Waste Management

03:52 The Eureka Moment

07:50 Founding Asante Waste Management

10:52 Achievements and Partnerships

12:02 Understanding ESG Principles

15:11 Challenges and Early Days of Asante

18:49 Expanding Operations Across East Africa

19:39 Challenges in Waste Management

20:43 Innovations in Waste Segregation

22:41 Policy Recommendations for Waste Management

27:44 The Importance of Social Capital

30:25 Opportunities in Waste Management

33:46 Achieving a Middle-Class Economy

36:31 Final Thoughts and Call to Action

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#Wastmanagement #Sustainability #Leadership #EastAfrica #ESG #Cleanfuture

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PODCAST DISCLAIMER. The views and opinions expressed in the episode are those of the guests. They do not represent or reflect the official position of the ON Uganda Podcast, so we do not take responsibility for any ideas expressed by guests during the Podcast episode.

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As of 28.06.24.

We are joined by Albert Arnold Musinguzi, Chief Technology Officer at the University of Makerere under the Walter Reed Project. Albert, a leading biomedical researcher in Uganda with over 20 years of experience, delves into the topics of health and risk management, especially in the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic.

He elucidates the preparedness of Uganda's health sector against pandemic threats such as Ebola and HIV, emphasizing the critical role of data and analytics in managing infectious diseases. Albert also discusses his ambition to bridge the gap between technology and diverse sectors, highlighting the importance of integrating tech into the boardroom.

He provides insights into the evolution of technology, the impact of specialization in tech careers, and the challenges and opportunities within Uganda's health and tech sectors.

The conversation rounds off with reflections on policy implementation, entrepreneurial resilience, and the broader goal of achieving a middle-class economy in Uganda.

00:00 Introduction and Guest Welcome

01:06 Health Sector Risk Management in Uganda

04:08 Albert's Journey and Tech Integration

10:57 Evolution of Technology and Specialization

16:45 Challenges and Opportunities in Uganda

25:05 Policy Recommendations for Uganda

31:05 Achieving a Middle-Class Economy

37:55 Continuous Learning and Personal Growth

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You are smart enough to take out what works for you.

As of 18.06.24.