Conference
Conference on the Theory of Noonomy at Makerere University, Uganda
About the event
On August 20, 2026, at Makerere University in Kampala (Uganda), the first international scientific conference devoted to the theory of noonomy of Sergey Bodrunov was held on the African continent. It united Ugandan scholars, representatives of state planning and finance bodies, Russian researchers, and African teachers and students. According to the data provided by the organizers, the total number of live and online participants of the conference exceeded 100 people.
Sergey Lobanov, Head of Mission at the Russian Embassy in Uganda, gave a welcoming speech to the participants.
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Available languages: English
Programme
- 05:30-06:00Registration & Welcome CoffeeSecretariat
- 06:00-06:30Opening CeremonyWelcome remarks by the Vice Chancellor, Makerere University; remarks by a representative of the Embassy of the Russian Federation in Uganda; address on behalf of the Union State of Belarus and Russia; official opening remarks by the Minister of Science, Technology and Innovation, Office of the President, Uganda
- 06:30-07:00Special AddressProf. Sergey D. Bodrunov, author of the theory of noonomy, Doctor of Economic Sciences, Corresponding Member of the Russian Academy of Sciences, Director of the S.Y. Witte Institute of Noonomy and New Industrial Development (INID), President of the World Association of Noonomy (WAN), and President of the Free Economic Society of RussiaSergey Bodrunov
- 07:00-07:30Keynote AddressProf. Nikolay D. Dmitriev, PhD in Economics, Deputy Director of the S.Y. Witte INID. "The Theory of Noonomy and Its Role in Resolving Modernity Issues: Pathways to Sustainable Social and Economic Transformation"Nikolay Dmitriev
- 07:30-07:35Official Group PhotographyNoonomy Seminar Photography, Communications and Media Team
- 07:35-09:00Panel DiscussionModerator: Prof. Edward Bbaale. Panelists: Representatives of STI, NPA, Makerere University, MoFPED, INID/WAN and UMAEdward Bbaale
- 09:00-09:40Q&A SessionQuestions and comments from in-person and online participants
- 09:40-10:00Way forward and ClosureProf. Ibrahim Mike Okumu, Dean, School of Economics, Makerere UniversityIbrahim Mike Okumu
- 10:00-11:00LunchMakerere University Guest House
Participants
Sergey BodrunovDirector of the S.Yu. Witte Institute for New Industrial Development (INID), President of the Free Economic Society of Russia (VEO of Russia), Advisor to the World Association for Political Economy (WAPE), Corresponding Member of the Russian Academy of Sciences, Doctor of Economic Sciences, Professor
Ibrahim Mike OkumuAssociate Professor of Economics; Dean, School of Economics, Makerere University, World Bank Consultant, Office of the Chief Economist, Africa Region; PhD in Economics, University of St Andrews (UK)
Nikolay DmitrievDeputy Director for Scientific and Methodological Work, S.Y. Witte INID; PhD in Economics, Associate Professor
Edward BbaaleDirector of the Public Investment Management Centre of Excellence (PIM CoE), Makerere University; Professor of Economics, Doctor of Philosophy in Economics
Sergey LobanovHead of Mission, Embassy of Russia in Uganda
Tonny Mayambala SebbaggalaResearcher at the Laboratory “Modeling and Digitalization of Socio-Economic Systems”, Peter the Great St. Petersburg Polytechnic University (SPbPU)
Sarah N. SsaliFirst Deputy Vice Chancellor (Academic Affairs), Makerere University, Professor
Robert WamalaProfessor, Director of Research, Innovations and Partnerships (DRIP), Makerere University
Peter BabyendaLecturer, School of Economics, Makerere University; Policy Engagement Coordinator, CoBAMS
Robert Ngobi KiwanukaManager, Policy Research, National Planning Authority (NPA), Uganda
Davis VuningomaRepresentative, Ministry of Finance, Planning and Economic Development (MoFPED), Uganda
Albert MusisiCommissioner, Macro-Economic Policy, Ministry of Finance, Planning and Economic Development (MoFPED)