Title: Earthquake Loss Estimation of Kampala City Core Authors: Mujugumbya Paul, J.A. Mwakali, Tore Haavaldsen Keywords:   Issue Date: November 2014 Abstract: It is impossible to live in an earthquake disaster free environment but it is possible to reduce the impact of the disaster by proper risk management strategies. Earthquakes can create disasters of high...Read More

Title: Sustainable Mining of Pozzolana in Uganda Authors: Eunice Naigaga, A.G. Kerali, Dan Tindiwensi Keywords: Sustainability, Pozzolana, Law, Mining. Issue Date: 2014 Abstract: Pozzolana, a material containing reactive silica and/or alumina is a key additive in the manufacture of Portland Pozzolana Cement (PPC). There are substantial Pozzolana deposits of volcanic origin in the west, east...Read More

Makerere University Geographical Information Systems Centre in collaboration with the University of Nairobi IDRC-ICTWCC Project 2013/2015 are organising a one day Research Dissemination workshop to be held at Makerere University (CEDAT conference hall), Kampala on 12th December, 2014. Time 8:30am – 4:30pm The workshop is focused on Innovative Application of ICTs in u j. Addressing...Read More