A PROCEEDINGS REPORT FOR A RADIO TALKSHOW “THE ECONOMIC POTENTIAL OF BUGOMA FOREST VIS-À-VIS OIL RISKS”

On September 17, 2021, the Inclusive Green Economy Network-East Africa (IGEN-EA) under the coordination of Africa Institute for Energy Governance (AFIEGO) organised a radio talkshow at Spice Radio in Hoima district.

During the talk show, selected IGEN-EA members discussed “The economic potential of Bugoma forest vis-à-vis oil risks”.

The major objective of the radio talkshow was to discuss the economic potential of the tourism sector and challenges brought about by destruction of Bugoma forest as well as development of oil infrastructure in eco-sensitive areas such as forests and national parks.