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This is a true story of hardships, despair, persistence, and triumph. It is an inspiring journey of a young village boy, who, against all odds, raised from the depths of despair and attained great success. Conquering a myriad trials and tribulations, was largely by the Grace of God. His journey of pain, struggle and survival, reminds us that even in the hardest times, the seeds of greatness can be found and nurtured.
Dr. Patrick Bitonder Birungi is the Executive Director of Uganda Development Corporation (UDC) at the time of writing this book. Previously, he was the Director of Development Planning and Head of Strategic Planning at the National Planning Authority (NPA); served as the Country Economist at the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP), Uganda Office; and for 15 years, was a Lecturer of Economics at Makerere University.
He is a distinguished Consultant at both local and international levels, with Government Agencies and International institutions including the World Bank, UN Agencies, International Development Research Centre (IDRC) and Partnership for Economic Policy (PEP).
Patrick served on Board of Directors of Soroti Fruits Limited and Moroto Ateker Cement factory. He is a member of the Boards of Kalangala Infrastructure Services, Abubaker Technical Services, and Makerere University Business School Economic Forum. He is the Chairperson of Mbarara Ecclesiastical Province Association (MEPA) that brings together five Catholic Dioceses. He serves on the Planning and Investment Committee of Fort Portal Diocese.
Patrick holds a PhD in Economics from the University of Pretoria and has published extensively in reputable referred journals. He is a member of professional bodies like the African Economic Research Consortium (AERC) and the Resource and Accounting Network of Eastern and Southern Africa (RANESA).