Uganda, March 9 -- Uganda joined the rest of the world yesterday to celebrate the International Women's Day. The national celebrations were held in Katakwi District under the theme, 'Invest in Women: Accelerate Progress' which is aimed at tackling economic disempowerment.

The government uses these annual celebrations to underscore its commitment to applying inclusive approaches that facilitate women to participate in key decision-making, in both private and public investment, and governance and management at all levels. Women's inclusion highly impacts how families are managed, and how communities and our country develop.

The water and environment sector has been supporting the inclusion of women at all levels in management. President M...