Augustus Nuwagaba
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Augustus Nuwagaba PhD is Uganda
n economist
and academic. Currently, he serves as an Associate Professor of Economics
in the Department of Social Work & Social Administration, at Makerere University
, the oldest university in Uganda. Dr. Augustus Nuwagaba also works as the Managing Consultant at REEV Consult International Limited, a private consultancy firm, incorporated in Uganda, with headquarters at Wandegeya
, a northern township, within the city of Kampala
, Uganda's capital and largest city.
, Western Uganda
.
, graduating in 1989 with the degree of Bachelor of Arts in Economics
(BA.Econ
).
Later he graduated from the London School of Economics
with the degree of Master of Science in Economics
(MSc
). From there, he returned to Makerere University and pursued studies leading to the award of the degree of Doctor of Philosophy
(PhD
). His field of specialization for his doctorate degree was Poverty Eradication.
He aslso serves as the Managing Consultant at REEV Consult International Limited, a private consultancy firm, incorporated in Uganda in 2000. REEV Consult offeres consultancy services in the areas of impact assessments, planning, macro-policy analysis, management services and institutional development services. The overall objective of the company is to achieve capacity development and poverty reduction in the geographical areas that they serve. Over the years, REEV Consult has provided consultancy services to International organizations imcluding the World Bank
, DFID, UNDP, UNFPA, DANIDA
; USAID, the Government of Uganda, community-based organisations and Non-Governmental Organizations (NGOs).
faith.
Uganda
Uganda , officially the Republic of Uganda, is a landlocked country in East Africa. Uganda is also known as the "Pearl of Africa". It is bordered on the east by Kenya, on the north by South Sudan, on the west by the Democratic Republic of the Congo, on the southwest by Rwanda, and on the south by...
n economist
Economist
An economist is a professional in the social science discipline of economics. The individual may also study, develop, and apply theories and concepts from economics and write about economic policy...
and academic. Currently, he serves as an Associate Professor of Economics
Professor
A professor is a scholarly teacher; the precise meaning of the term varies by country. Literally, professor derives from Latin as a "person who professes" being usually an expert in arts or sciences; a teacher of high rank...
in the Department of Social Work & Social Administration, at Makerere University
Makerere University
Makerere University , Uganda's largest and second-oldest higher institution of learning, , was first established as a technical school in 1922. In 1963 it became the University of East Africa, offering courses leading to general degrees from the University of London...
, the oldest university in Uganda. Dr. Augustus Nuwagaba also works as the Managing Consultant at REEV Consult International Limited, a private consultancy firm, incorporated in Uganda, with headquarters at Wandegeya
Wandegeya
Wandegeya is a neighborhood within the city of Kampala, Uganda's capital and largest metropolitan area.The name is derived from the weaver birds, , which used to inhabit the area prior to the 1990s.-Location:...
, a northern township, within the city of Kampala
Kampala
Kampala is the largest city and capital of Uganda. The city is divided into five boroughs that oversee local planning: Kampala Central Division, Kawempe Division, Makindye Division, Nakawa Division and Lubaga Division. The city is coterminous with Kampala District.-History: of Buganda, had chosen...
, Uganda's capital and largest city.
Background
He was born in 1964 in Kabale DistrictKabale District
Kabale District is a district in Western Uganda. As with most other Ugandan districts, it is named after its 'chief town', Kabale. It was originally part of the district of Kigezi, before the districts of Rukungiri, Kanungu and Kisoro were peeled off to form separate districts.-Location:Kabale...
, Western Uganda
Western Region, Uganda
Western Region is a region of Uganda. It is divided into the following districts:...
.
Education
He attended Kigezi High School from 1979 to 1985, serving as Head Prefect, during his stay. In 1986 he entered Makerere UniversityMakerere University
Makerere University , Uganda's largest and second-oldest higher institution of learning, , was first established as a technical school in 1922. In 1963 it became the University of East Africa, offering courses leading to general degrees from the University of London...
, graduating in 1989 with the degree of Bachelor of Arts in Economics
Bachelor of Arts
A Bachelor of Arts , from the Latin artium baccalaureus, is a bachelor's degree awarded for an undergraduate course or program in either the liberal arts, the sciences, or both...
(BA.Econ
Economics
Economics is the social science that analyzes the production, distribution, and consumption of goods and services. The term economics comes from the Ancient Greek from + , hence "rules of the house"...
).
Later he graduated from the London School of Economics
London School of Economics
The London School of Economics and Political Science is a public research university specialised in the social sciences located in London, United Kingdom, and a constituent college of the federal University of London...
with the degree of Master of Science in Economics
Master of Science
A Master of Science is a postgraduate academic master's degree awarded by universities in many countries. The degree is typically studied for in the sciences including the social sciences.-Brazil, Argentina and Uruguay:...
(MSc
MSC
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). From there, he returned to Makerere University and pursued studies leading to the award of the degree of Doctor of Philosophy
Doctor of Philosophy
Doctor of Philosophy, abbreviated as Ph.D., PhD, D.Phil., or DPhil , in English-speaking countries, is a postgraduate academic degree awarded by universities...
(PhD
PHD
PHD may refer to:*Ph.D., a doctorate of philosophy*Ph.D. , a 1980s British group*PHD finger, a protein sequence*PHD Mountain Software, an outdoor clothing and equipment company*PhD Docbook renderer, an XML renderer...
). His field of specialization for his doctorate degree was Poverty Eradication.
Work experiences
Augustus Nuwagaba has been a member of the teaching staff at Makerere University, since he returned from his Master's degree studies in London in the early 2000s. He serves as the Chairperson of Makerere University Academic Staff Association (MUASA).He aslso serves as the Managing Consultant at REEV Consult International Limited, a private consultancy firm, incorporated in Uganda in 2000. REEV Consult offeres consultancy services in the areas of impact assessments, planning, macro-policy analysis, management services and institutional development services. The overall objective of the company is to achieve capacity development and poverty reduction in the geographical areas that they serve. Over the years, REEV Consult has provided consultancy services to International organizations imcluding the World Bank
World Bank
The World Bank is an international financial institution that provides loans to developing countries for capital programmes.The World Bank's official goal is the reduction of poverty...
, DFID, UNDP, UNFPA, DANIDA
DANIDA
Danish International Development Agency , is a Danish organisation inside the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Denmark, set up to provide humanitarian aid and assistance in developing countries.-Origin of name:...
; USAID, the Government of Uganda, community-based organisations and Non-Governmental Organizations (NGOs).
Personal details
Dr. Augustus Nuwagaba is married to Lillian Nuwagaba since 1997. Together they are the parents of three (3) children. He is of the ChristianChristian
A Christian is a person who adheres to Christianity, an Abrahamic, monotheistic religion based on the life and teachings of Jesus of Nazareth as recorded in the Canonical gospels and the letters of the New Testament...
faith.