Nickson Mugabi on Lessons for Uganda's Fiscal Model | Policy Magazine

March 31, 2025 | MPP '25 Nickson Mugabi’s wrote that while Uganda has made efforts to improve fiscal transparency, weak institutions and lack of accountability continue to undermine public trust. Drawing on Niall Ferguson’s warning that transparency without reform can deepen cynicism, Mugabi points to Uganda’s low budget transparency score and high-profile corruption scandals as evidence. He suggests Uganda look to Canada’s model—emphasizing public participation, simplified fiscal communication, and stronger oversight—to make transparency meaningful and rebuild trust in democratic governance.