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Come affiliate with us for a better and conducive reading environment
Email: cbr@cbr.ug

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.

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SEMINAR 5: MONEY AND ELECTIONS

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

CBR DOCUMENTATION CENTRE

The second seminar of the Elections Book Porject that featured members from the electoral commission.

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 5: Money and Elections

    On Thursday, 29th, 2025, the Centre for Basic Research (CBR) hosted a powerful seminar under its Navigating Uganda’s Political Future series. It focused on the timely and urgent theme: “Money and Elections: Rethinking the Cost of Democracy in Uganda.” With Uganda heading into the 2026 general elections, this seminar convened thought leaders, civil society actors, […]
  • In Loving Memory of Dr. Arthur Syahuka Muhindo

    In Loving Memory of Dr. Arthur Syahuka Muhindo 02 March 1957 – 25 May 2025 As the Centre for Basic Research (CBR), we celebrate the life and legacy of Dr. Arthur Syahuka Muhindo—our colleague, mentor, and one of the eight pioneering researchers who helped shape CBR into the formidable research institution it is today. In […]
  • 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 […]
  • 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 […]
  • 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 […]
  • 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 […]

Navigating Uganda’s political future

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

SECOND SEMINAR FOR THE ELECTIONS BOOK PROJECT FACILITATED BY DR. SABASTIANO RWENGABO

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.
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