Where possible, I share my policy-relevant research with those in the policy space, broadly writ. Featured here are policy discussions and briefs related to my research.
Policy Briefs
- The Effect of Information on Vote Choice and Turnout in Uganda, EGAP Brief#50
- Meet the Candidates: Videos and Voting Behavior in Uganda, IPA Brief
- Can text messages improve local governance? An impact evaluation of the U-bridge program in Uganda, USAID Evaluation Report
- The Impact of a Text Messaging Platform on Government Services in Uganda, IPA Brief
Policy Discussions
Political Debates in Uganda: Opportunities and Challenges, August 2017
Panel discussion on political debates in Uganda, held as part of the research dissemination event of Meet the Candidates. Panel moderated by Charles Mwanguhya (The East African), featuring Hon. Alice Alaso (Acting President, Forum for Democratic Change), Hon. Miria Matembe (Activist), Mr. Ofwono Opondo (Uganda Media Centre), and Mr. Sam Rwakoojo (Electoral Commission).
Melina Raquel Platas 