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daniel gilbert commented on Nick Young's blog post 'Oil in Uganda website launched'
"Hi, Nick Have been advertising Oil in Uganda website on my website, see http://www.eisourcebook.org/863_Africa.html Comment that has come in via Twitter on this (from @JobKahigwa) as follows:  "Btw, on the Uganda Oil Timeline, you could…"
Apr 30
Twinomujuni Kafunjo and Nick Young are now friends
Apr 12
Nick Young commented on Nick Young's blog post 'Oil in Uganda website launched'
"Many thanks for these supportive comments. Daniel -- yes, of cource, please go ahead and post the announcement on the sourcebook site."
Mar 31
daniel gilbert commented on Nick Young's blog post 'Oil in Uganda website launched'
"Hi, Nick Excellent.  Please can I have permission to upload, with full attribution and weblinks, your website announcement above to the EI Source Book website,   http://www.eisourcebook.org/ I would probably put it at…"
Mar 30
Kimbowa Richard commented on Nick Young's blog post 'Oil in Uganda website launched'
"Dear Nick, Great innovation to help Ugandans follow developments in the oil discussions. Will follow it regularly and share with my network members "
Mar 30
Nick Young and Mona Chalabi are now friends
Mar 28
Nick Young and Gabriella Rose Wass are now friends
Mar 24
Bwesigye Don Binyina commented on Nick Young's blog post 'Oil in Uganda website launched'
"Great work Nick. We hope to get a professional and objective appraisal of the Oil and Gas in Uganda from "Oilinuganda.org". I have worked with some of the guys on your editorial team, some of the best we have in the country so far. I look…"
Mar 23
Nick Young posted a blog post

Oil in Uganda website launched

A website I have been developing with ActionAid Uganda, www.oilinuganda.org, is now online. Three writers will be reporting regularly on the economic, social, governance and environmental dimensions of Uganda’s nascent oil industry.Background content already posted to the site includes:FACTS & FAQs on oil and gas in UgandaA …See More
Mar 18
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Lynn Turyatemba left a comment for Nick Young
"Hey Nick,  Imagine, I have just seen this! but I would be very interested in contributing to this publication. Please drop me an email at lynnturyats@gmail.com. Thank you. Lynn "
Feb 2
Nick Young and MUKALAZI DEUS are now friends
Jan 20
Nick Young commented on MUKALAZI DEUS's blog post 'Misplaced excitement about oil in Uganda due to lack of information'
"You’re absolutely right that a public knowledge and information deficit is dangerous (as I argued in a similar Monitor piece last August, which I’ve just posted to this site.)   But the technocrats in Uganda’s civil…"
Jan 20
Nick Young posted a blog post

Oil debate needs to happen in Uganda, not Washington

Commentary published in Uganda’s Daily Monitor on August 19, 2011:  A working paper recently published by the Washington DC based Center for Global Development argues that Uganda’s future oil revenues should be distributed equally, in cash, to all Ugandan citizens.Under such a scheme, during peak oil production—about six years from now—every Uganda man, woman and child would receive an annual cash payment of around USD 50, depending on the world price of oil. This would be a huge boost for…See More
Jan 20
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Kimbowa Richard commented on Nick Young's blog post 'Oil in Uganda: new publication seeks staff writers'
"Thanks Nick. I have shared it with potential candidates (5). We also look forward to seeing the newsletter! "
Jan 14
Joseph Kakeeto Kizito left a comment for Nick Young
"Thanks Nick,this is a valuable initiative which our research department will be very much in position to collaborate with you. Very much willing to link up with you.  "
Jan 13
George Lugalambi left a comment for Nick Young
"Thanks Nick for getting in touch. I'm sure we'll get a chance to meet. I'll be happy to link you up with the Ghanaian and Ugandan journalists on our extractives program. "
Jan 13

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Independent writer/researcher
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http://www.nickyoungwrites.com
About My Work
Long track record of writing, research, civil society engagement and social entrepreneurship in developing countries. Currently working with ActionAid International Uganda to develop a website and print newsletter providing regular, timely, accurate and clear information on the social, economic and environmental dimensions of Uganda’s oil and gas exploration and production.
Areas of interest
oil and natural gas, governance and anti-corruption, monitoring revenue collection, redistribution and sustainable development
Intererested in job/consulting opportunities
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Nick Young's Blog

Oil in Uganda website launched

A website I have been developing with ActionAid Uganda, www.oilinuganda.org, is now online. Three writers will be reporting regularly on the economic, social, governance and environmental dimensions of Uganda’s nascent oil industry.

Background content already posted to the site includes:

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Posted on March 18, 2012 at 20:52 — 6 Comments

Oil debate needs to happen in Uganda, not Washington

Commentary published in Uganda’s Daily Monitor on August 19, 2011:  

A working paper recently published by the Washington DC based Center for Global Development argues that Uganda’s future oil revenues should be distributed equally, in cash, to all Ugandan citizens.

Under such a scheme, during peak oil production—about six years from now—every Uganda man, woman and child would receive an annual cash payment of around USD 50, depending on the world price of oil. This…

Continue

Posted on January 20, 2012 at 9:14

Oil in Uganda: new publication seeks staff writers

I am working with ActionAid to develop a website and print newsletter providing regular, timely, accurate and clear information on the social, economic and environmental dimensions of Uganda’s oil and gas exploration and production.  This will be aimed a decision takers and opinion makers in Uganda’s central and local government (including public officials and elected office holders), parliament, media, policy and academic research community, and civil society.

We are currently…

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Posted on January 12, 2012 at 20:19 — 1 Comment

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At 13:56 on February 2, 2012, Lynn Turyatemba said…

Hey Nick,

 Imagine, I have just seen this! but I would be very interested in contributing to this publication. Please drop me an email at lynnturyats@gmail.com. Thank you.

Lynn 

At 11:00 on January 13, 2012, Joseph Kakeeto Kizito said…

Thanks Nick,this is a valuable initiative which our research department will be very much in position to collaborate with you. Very much willing to link up with you.

 

At 10:25 on January 13, 2012, George Lugalambi said…

Thanks Nick for getting in touch. I'm sure we'll get a chance to meet. I'll be happy to link you up with the Ghanaian and Ugandan journalists on our extractives program. 

At 7:58 on January 13, 2012, Christopher Musoke said…

Nick, welcome to GOXI. I am an irregular visitor to the site but find it extremely informative. Talk to you soon, Christopher

 
 
 

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