Introduction
Musevenomics Digital Library
An open-access platform has been developed
to provide free and comprehensive resources for those interested in
Musevenomics, the development ideology introduced by General Salim Saleh
(Retired). This digital hub is the primary destination for content creators,
students, researchers, and the general public seeking to engage with,
understand, and produce content related to the ideology that has impacted
Uganda’s economic progress
Musevenomics is based on six factors
of production: land, labor, capital, markets,
entrepreneurship, and knowledge. Each of these factors is examined through a
series of key questions that address their significance and impact (pillars
of Musevenomics) which are the following;
1. What was the economy of Uganda
like in 1900, at the dawn of colonialism?
2. What was the economy of Uganda
like in 1962, at the sunset of colonialism?
3. How and what was the magnitude of
the collapse of the Ugandan economy between 1971 and 1986 (Idi Amin, Obote II,
Okello)?
4. What, therefore, was the economy
of Uganda like in 1986?
5. What is the Ugandan economy like
today and why?
6. What should the Ugandan economy be
like when our country is a fully modern economy?
The
digital library brings together extensive materials that trace the
evolution of these pillars from the colonial era to modern Uganda, offering
insights into how Musevenomics continues to influence the country's governance
and development.
This platform is designed to be a
one-stop resource center, featuring:
1. Archival Records:
Historical documents and reports that offer rich context on Uganda's economic
trajectory from 1900 to today, reflecting the changing landscape of the factors
of production.
2. Research and Policy Analysis:
Access to academic studies, research papers, and policy analyses that delve
into key areas like industrialization, agricultural reform, and social-economic
transformation through the lens of Musevenomics.
3. Multimedia Hub:
Engaging video interviews, documentaries, speeches, and podcasts featuring
thought leaders and policymakers, providing expert insights on Musevenomics'
impact on Uganda's development.
4. Interactive Tools:
Visual tools that allow users to explore Uganda’s economic timeline, compare
past and present economic realities, and project future trends using
Musevenomics principles.
5. Creative Resource Pool:
An essential resource for content creators, offering a rich repository of
research, case studies, videos, and images to produce well-informed, impactful
content about Musevenomics.
This library is not just an educational
tool but a platform for empowerment. By giving free access to critical
information, we are encouraging content creators and digital marketers to tell
the story of Musevenomics in their own voice, using modern digital channels to
reach the youth and broader audiences. Whether you want to explore Uganda’s
historical economic context, analyze the current state of development, or
project the future under Musevenomics, this platform is here to help you
create, learn, and share.
The Musevenomics Digital Library
is serving as a dynamic resource that continues to grow with new research,
multimedia, and content contributions. It is here to ensure that anyone—whether
a student, a professional, or a digital content creator—has the tools and
knowledge to engage with Uganda’s economic journey and help shape its future.
By connecting the past, present, and
future of Uganda’s social-economic development, the Musevenomics Digital
Library is committed to fostering a well-informed and engaged generation ready
to contribute to the country’s continued progress.
Background.
In January 2020, the six-day Afrika Kwetu
Trek was led by His Excellency Yoweri Kaguta Museveni. This trek honored the NRA bush war fighters
who triumphed in the five-year guerrilla war of 1986. The journey served as a
powerful reminder of Uganda’s past struggles and sacrifices, helping participants
appreciate the nation current state and the progress made. Coinciding with
this trek, the Ugandan
government had adopted the National Development
Plan III (NDP III). This
plan aims to build on the achievements
of its predecessors, NDP I and
NDP II, by learning
from past planning and implementation experiences and addressing
previous challenges.
NDP III is designed to serve as a roadmap for transforming Uganda into a modern economy.Gen. (Rtd) Caleb Akandwanaho Salim Saleh, the Chief Coordinator Operation Wealth Creation, upon fully understanding NDP III as a working guide for achieving an evidence-based planning and budget for a modern economy ,wrote to The President, expressing clarity on the plan & goal, objectives, and programs. He conveyed his belief that Uganda was ready for economic takeoff. These remarks were also intended to be shared with the trekkers on the final day at Birembo.
However, Gen. Saleh was surprised and further educated by The President response. The President informed him that he had not yet read the plan but asserted that he knows what Uganda needs! He referred Gen. Saleh to one of his speeches made during the Central Executive Committee (CEC) meetings in 2018, emphasizing that he had repeatedly spoken about Uganda needs.
In this speech, The President scrutinized the status of Uganda’s economy from the dawn of colonialism in 1900, through independence in 1962, the economic collapse during the Amin and Obote II governments, the economic state upon the NRA/M entry in 1986, and the economy current state.
He highlighted the National Resistance
Movement’s (NRM) efforts /stimuli to ensure economic stability and growth, and
projected what the economy would look like when Uganda achieves full modernity.
The President urged readers to relate the state of the factors of production at
each historical economic stage mentioned.
This comprehensive analysis laid the
foundation for what has come to be known as Musevenomics