Board of Directors

Mr. Tabura Fredrick Twesiime is a seasoned economist with over 20 years of professional experience in economic policy, planning, and development. He holds a Master’s degree in Economic Policy and Planning (2001-2003) and a Post Graduate Diploma in Business Management (1997-1998), both from Makerere University Kampala. He also earned a Bachelor of Science Degree in Economics (Hons) from the same institution (1988-1991). Currently, Mr. Tabura serves as the Commissioner of Policy and Planning at the Ministry of Information and Communication Technology (ICT), where he formulates and implements strategic policies to advance the ICT sector in Uganda. Previously, he served as the Commissioner of Development Assistance and Regional Cooperation at the Ministry of Finance, Planning and Economic Development. During his 15-year tenure, he designed, managed, and reviewed numerous major donor-funded projects, significantly contributing to the effectiveness of aid and development programs. Mr. Tabura’s extensive expertise spans a wide range of areas, including economic analysis and macroeconomic programming, strategic policy planning, public finance management, budgeting, and development cooperation. He is proficient in policy development, dialogue, and analysis, and has substantial experience in project design, planning, management, implementation, and monitoring. His skills in database and data management, as well as external resource programming and management, are highly regarded. In addition to his roles in government, Mr. Tabura has held significant positions in international development organizations. He served as the Executive Director at the Islamic Development Bank, representing Uganda, Chad, Somalia, Djibouti, Gabon, Comoros, and Mozambique. He was also a member of the Board of Executive Directors for the Islamic Corporation for the Development of the Private Sector (ICD) and the Islamic Solidarity Fund for Development. Additionally, he chaired the Finance and Risk Committee of the Islamic Development Bank’s Board of Directors and was a member of the Audit Committee for the ICD. He is well-versed in external assistance modalities and procedures, particularly those of multilateral donors such as the European Union, World Bank, and the United Nations. His analytical and numerical skills, coupled with his capacity-building abilities, make him a valuable asset in both national and international economic development arenas. Mr. Tabura is also adept at writing, presenting, and moderating discussions, further highlighting his comprehensive skill set.