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Centre for Basic Research

CBR is a leading independent research Centre in Uganda, established in 1987 as an educational trust and subsequently registered in 1988 as an NGO. CBR is a member institute of the Council for the Development of Social Research in Africa based
in Dakar, Senegal.

Centre for Basic Research to launch a groundbreaking initiative in partnership with the National Endowment for Democracy. This project explores key themes around Uganda’s upcoming elections, including youth engagement, electoral processes, and the platforms shaping democratic participation.

CBR Seminar on Gender and Elections

Launch of the WomenUganda2025+ Campaign

Newspaper cuttings from 1989-present
covering carefully chosen topics applicable
to social issues in Uganda.

CBR DOCUMENTATION CENTRE

FULL VIDEO

Students of the Applied Research Skills training program 30th Cohort.

Centre for Basic Research is conducting an on going training of Bank of Uganda staff members in Applied Research Skills and Report Writing.

Our Services

Research Capacity
Building.

CBR offers research training in research methods through a number of short courses to affiliated organizations and individual groups.

Library

The library boasts of a rich collection of book in areas of research methods and theories; journal titles; dissertations at masters level and PhD theses.

Affiliation
Program.

Affiliation to CBR can be by a resident individual, resident institution, non-resident individual, and non-resident institution upon payment of a minimal annual fee. .

RICHARD SSEWAKIRYANGA

Executive Director

Some Research Fellows

Centre for Basic Research

News and Events

SEMINAR 4: Gender and Elections
The Centre for Basic Research (CBR) recently hosted a thought-provoking seminar on Gender and Elections in Uganda, featuring Hon. Adeke Anna Ebaju, the District Woman MP and member of the opposition from the Forum for Democratic Change (FDC).In her powerful address, Hon. Adeke shed light on the systemic challenges that women face in Uganda’s electoral and democratic processes. She […]
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Strategic Interventions for Africa’s Global Influence | ECOSOCC High-Level Diplomatic Briefing
At the recent ECOSOCC High-Level Diplomatic Briefing on Africa’s Restitution, UNSC Reform & UN Charter Review, Mr. Richard Ssewakiryanga delivered a thought-provoking presentation on key strategies designed to enhance Africa’s global influence, advance the agenda for reparatory justice, and ensure the continent’s active participation in international decision-making. During his presentation, Mr. Ssewakiryanga highlighted the importance […]
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CALL FOR ABSTRACTS
Call for Abstracts – Book Project Project Title: Navigating Uganda’s Political Future: Tectonic Shifts, Trends, and Contestations in the 2026 Elections and Beyond About the Project: The Centre for Basic Research invites researchers to contribute a chapter for a book project entitled Navigating Uganda’s Political Future: Tectonic Shifts, Trends, and Contestations in the 2026 Elections […]
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BANK OF UGANDA STAFF TRAINING
Centre for Basic Research Hosts Bank of Uganda Staff for a Transformative Week-Long Training The Centre for Basic Research (CBR) recently concluded a highly impactful week-long training program for the staff of the Bank of Uganda (BoU), focusing on Applied Research Skills and Report Writing. This comprehensive training aimed to build capacity for conducting impactful […]
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Seminar 2 of the Elections book: Navigating Uganda’s political future: Tectonic Shifts, Trends, and Contestations in the 2026 Elections and Beyond
Reflecting on the 2nd Seminar of the Centre for Basic Research’s Book Project: Navigating Uganda’s Political Future We are thrilled to share the success of our second seminar, which brought together experts, stakeholders, and partners to discuss Uganda’s electoral landscape as we prepare for the 2026 elections. Special thanks to Uganda Electoral Commission for their […]
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31st Cohort of the Applied Research Skills and Report Writing Training.
We extend our heartfelt appreciation and congratulations to you the 31st Cohort for successfully completing the Applied Research Skills and Report Writing Training. Your dedication, active participation, and unwavering commitment have truly made this program a success.
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Navigating Uganda’s political future

Tectonic Shifts, Trends, and Contestations in the 2026 Elections and Beyond

The Centre for Basic Research is thrilled to announce the launch of our latest book project, “Navigating Uganda’s Political Future.” As Uganda gears up for its 2026 elections, this initiative aims to provide a comprehensive analysis of the electoral processes and the broader political landscape in Uganda.

Publications

Events / News

APPLIED RESEARCH SKILLS AND REPORT WRITING TRAINING COURSE

Centre for Basic Research (CBR) was established in 1987 as an Educational Trust and registered as an academic Non-Governmental Organization in 1988. The mission of CBR is to generate and disseminate knowledge by conducting research on social, economic, and political significance to Uganda in particular and Africa in general.

While our core mandate is to undertake basic and applied social and policy research, CBR also offers unique, comprehensive, and readily usable applied research skills and report writing training packages suitable for different categories of stakeholders. The course offers both basic and applied skills covering the entire spectrum of a research process.