Government of Uganda

𝐏𝐑𝐄𝐒𝐈𝐃𝐄𝐍𝐓 𝐎𝐅 𝐓𝐇𝐄 𝐑𝐄𝐏𝐔𝐁𝐋𝐈𝐂 𝐎𝐅 𝐔𝐆𝐀𝐍𝐃𝐀

𝐔𝐠𝐚𝐧𝐝𝐚 𝐭𝐨 𝐇𝐨𝐬𝐭 𝐎𝐀𝐂𝐏𝐒 𝐏𝐚𝐫𝐥𝐢𝐚𝐦𝐞𝐧𝐭𝐚𝐫𝐲 𝐀𝐬𝐬𝐞𝐦𝐛𝐥𝐢𝐞𝐬 𝐢𝐧 𝐍𝐨𝐯𝐞𝐦𝐛𝐞𝐫 𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟕

Uganda will host the next OACPS Parliamentary Assembly and OACPS-EU Joint Parliamentary Assembly in November 2027.

The announcement was confirmed by Deputy Speaker of Parliament and OACPS President, Rt. Hon. @Thomas_Tayebwa , highlighting Uganda’s growing role in international parliamentary diplomacy.

The hosting will provide an opportunity to strengthen cooperation among African, Caribbean, Pacific and European parliamentarians. @Parliament_Ug
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𝐎𝐀𝐂𝐏𝐒 𝐂𝐚𝐥𝐥𝐬 𝐟𝐨𝐫 𝐂𝐥𝐢𝐦𝐚𝐭𝐞 𝐅𝐢𝐧𝐚𝐧𝐜𝐞 𝐑𝐞𝐟𝐨𝐫𝐦𝐬 𝐭𝐨 𝐏𝐫𝐨𝐭𝐞𝐜𝐭 𝐕𝐮𝐥𝐧𝐞𝐫𝐚𝐛𝐥𝐞 𝐂𝐨𝐮𝐧𝐭𝐫𝐢𝐞𝐬 𝐟𝐫𝐨𝐦 𝐑𝐢𝐬𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐃𝐞𝐛𝐭

The Organisation of African, Caribbean and Pacific States (OACPS) has called for reforms to global climate financing, urging international partners to prioritise climate justice and ensure vulnerable countries can respond to climate-related disasters without accumulating unsustainable debt.

The call was made during the 65th OACPS Parliamentary Assembly in Brussels, chaired by Uganda’s Deputy Speaker of Parliament and President of the OACPS Parliamentary Assembly, Rt. Hon. @Thomas_Tayebwa , ahead of engagements with the European Union.

Tayebwa urged member states to present a united position on climate financing, arguing that countries contributing least to global emissions are disproportionately affected by climate change.

He highlighted the impacts of drought, flooding, rising sea levels, coastal erosion and damage to marine ecosystems across Africa, the Caribbean and the Pacific.

“The ones who are emitting a lot are not feeling the impact, as we are, who are emitting less,” Tayebwa said, calling for climate justice and greater accountability from major emitters.

Former Head of the Africa Climate Policy Centre at the United Nations Economic Commission for Africa, Dr James Murombedzi, warned that the dominance of loans in climate financing risks worsening the debt burden of vulnerable countries.

He called for increased grants for adaptation, direct financing for Loss and Damage, simplified access to climate funds and mechanisms allowing countries to suspend debt repayments following severe climate disasters.

Delegates also emphasised the need to reform the international financial architecture to enable climate-vulnerable countries to access affordable financing and invest in resilience.

The discussions highlighted the importance of stronger OACPS coordination in international climate negotiations and ensuring that climate financing supports recovery, adaptation and sustainable development.

The OACPS is expected to advance these priorities during its engagements with the EU, seeking equitable financing arrangements that respond to the realities of vulnerable member states.
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𝐀𝐏𝐏𝐎𝐈𝐍𝐓𝐌𝐄𝐍𝐓𝐒

In the exercise of the powers vested in him under the Constitution of the Republic of Uganda, H.E. President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni has named the following persons for appointment as Permanent Secretaries and to other key offices in various Ministries, Departments, and Agencies of Government.

The appointees will serve in the respective offices indicated below, subject to assessment of their suitability by the Public Service Commission. #OpenGovUg

𝐓𝐀𝐘𝐄𝐁𝐖𝐀 𝐔𝐑𝐆𝐄𝐒 𝐎𝐀𝐂𝐏𝐒 𝐂𝐎𝐔𝐍𝐓𝐑𝐈𝐄𝐒 𝐓𝐎 𝐍𝐄𝐆𝐎𝐓𝐈𝐀𝐓𝐄 𝐖𝐈𝐓𝐇 𝐄𝐔 𝐀𝐒 𝐀 𝐔𝐍𝐈𝐓𝐄𝐃 𝐁𝐋𝐎𝐂

Uganda’s Deputy Speaker of Parliament and President of the OACPS Parliamentary Assembly, Rt. Hon. @Thomas_Tayebwa , has called on African, Caribbean and Pacific countries to strengthen their collective voice in engagements with the European Union (EU), saying unity is essential to advancing their shared development interests.

Rt. Hon. Tayebwa made the remarks while chairing the 65th Session of the Organisation of African, Caribbean and Pacific States (OACPS) Parliamentary Assembly in Brussels, Belgium, on Sunday, his first session as President.

He urged legislators representing the 79 OACPS member states to adopt common positions on trade, investment, climate finance and development, noting that coordinated engagement would strengthen their negotiating position.

“When you are speaking, you are speaking for Africa, you are speaking for the Caribbean, you are speaking for the Pacific, not just for your country. That's the only way we shall be able to match these people,” he said.

The session brought together 46 heads of delegation and more than 220 participants to prepare for the OACPS-EU Joint Parliamentary Assembly scheduled for November 9–13 in Brussels.

Tayebwa also called for accelerated ratification of the Samoa Agreement, noting that only 15 OACPS member states and 15 EU member states had ratified it, according to the latest update presented to the OACPS Bureau. He urged legislators to follow up with their respective governments to expedite the process.

The Assembly further discussed financial sustainability, with regional representatives supporting the establishment of a common parliamentary fund to reduce reliance on external financing. The African group proposed an initial fund of approximately €1 million from 2027.

Climate finance, debt sustainability and digital learning also featured prominently, with Tayebwa advocating financing approaches that protect vulnerable communities without increasing debt burdens on developing countries.

The upcoming OACPS-EU Joint Parliamentary Assembly will provide an opportunity for legislators to address these priorities and advance cooperation on shared development challenges.
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