The Bank of Uganda (BoU) is pleased to invite you to an online policy seminar under the theme, ‘Why are Lending Rates High in Uganda?”, commencing at 10.00am (East African Standard Time) on Monday, November 30, 2020.

The seminar is jointly organized by BoU and the International Growth Centre (IGC). It is a high-level seminar that will be attended by several experts in the field both physically and online.

Discussion will cover the following areas:

• How interest rate spreads and lending rates in Uganda compare to other African countries;
• Factors that determine interest rate spreads and their impact;
• Policy actions to reduce interest rate spreads;

You can follow and participate in the webinar/seminar through BoU’s online platforms - Facebook, Youtube and Twitter; and, a live stream on UBC TV. BoU believes that your contribution to this field is unparalleled and will help enhance policy