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March 31, 2025 | MPP '25 Nickson Mugabi鈥檚 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鈥檚 warning that transparency without reform can deepen cynicism, Mugabi points to Uganda鈥檚 low budget transparency score and high-profile corruption scandals as evidence. He suggests Uganda look to Canada鈥檚 model鈥攅mphasizing public participation, simplified fiscal communication, and stronger oversight鈥攖o make transparency meaningful and rebuild trust in democratic governance.