This week, Uganda hosted a significant exchange visit with a delegation from the Republic of Eswatini, from March 3rd to 7th, 2025, as part of an effort to benchmark Financial Literacy practices across Africa. The delegation visited Uganda to gain insights into how financial education is being implemented in schools and communities.
The main goals of the visit were to:
- Learn about the roles of various stakeholders in Uganda, including the National Curriculum Development Centre (NCDC) and Aflatoun partners, in implementing financial education.
- Identify challenges and gaps in financial literacy education in Uganda.
- Gather insights on how to scale and improve financial literacy initiatives.
The study tour was initiated by the Center for Financial Inclusion (CFI) of Eswatini and coordinated by PEDN, the chair of the Uganda Consortium of Aflatoun Network Partners. This group includes ten organizations dedicated to strengthening financial education across Uganda.
Throughout the week, the delegation:
- Met with the National Curriculum Development Centre (NCDC) of Uganda’s Ministry of Education.
- Engaged with key institutions such as the Bank of Uganda and private sector stakeholders like Citi Bank.
- Visited the Money Museum to explore Uganda’s financial heritage.
- Discussed and celebrated Global Money Week 2025.
- Witnessed financial education in action by visiting Aflatoun clubs in schools.
- Interacted with members of the Aflatoun Consortium in Uganda, including PEDN, Youth Line Forum (YLF), Girls in Red, Community Link Foundation Uganda (CLFU), and others.
Aflatoun International also shared best practices and lessons learned from across Africa and beyond, emphasizing a systems-change approach to integrating financial literacy into national curricula.
This exchange was an incredible opportunity for cross-country learning and a chance to strengthen partnerships for financial literacy and financial inclusion. We thank all the partners and participants who made this exchange a success. Together, we continue to equip young people with the essential financial skills needed for a brighter, more secure future.
