Government eyes culture as economic driver
Monitor, 01 October 2026, Uganda
Government is seeking to turn Uganda's cultural heritage into an economic engine by developing financing mechanisms for creative businesses, linking cultural products to tourism markets and developing regional cultural facilities.
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