Eric Sempambo

Eric Sempambo is an economic policy analyst with 9 years’ experience in public policy research, analysis, formulation, business development and project management across the private sector, public sector and development cooperation. He has worked with various stakeholders in the sectors of manufacturing, agriculture, energy, education, ICT, professional services, logistics and trade sector in Uganda. He demonstrates expertise in trade facilitation, trade negotiation, trade promotion, trade information, economic policy research, analysis and public private dialogue (PPDs) with both private sector and Government, coordinating sessions, dialogues & workshops, and regional economic integration at national, EAC, COMESA & African levels. Presently, Eric is working with GIZ Promotion of Renewable Energy Efficiency program (PREEEP) as a policy advisor, a role which he heads closely working with Government, private sector and civil society organizations in the efforts to drive sustainable use of energy and achievement of the national determined contribution to climate change. To date, he has contributed to the development of current energy policy for Uganda, Energy Efficiency and Conservation Strategy and bill among others.

Over the years, Eric has established a wide network of professionals across the private sector, Government, academia, civil society and development partners having worked with various programs funded by Mastercard Foundation, European Union, Trademark East Africa, World Bank, NORAD, GIZ among others. He has published various papers and articles, which have informed system level actions at all levels.

Eric has served on various committees for key institutions and programs including ACDP under MAAIF, COMESA regional trade promotion, regional standards body, Buganda Youth council, among others, which has built his experience in governance and strategic management.