Membership Development
ICGU is a membership based organization that draws its membership from diverse professions, businesses and institutional sectors with varying ideals and expectations. The membership currently comprises over 614 individuals and 80 corporate members. The strategy for membership development emphasizes adherence to best practice and offering value adding services to members of the Institute. Training in Corporate Governance
ICGU has conducted over 115 workshops in customized and general trainings in Corporate Governance for the Board of Directors and Executive Managers of Public and Private Enterprises and Non-Governmental Organizations. The number of trained people since 2002 is over 2,500 from 155 organizations. This has added to the growth of a business community that takes responsibility for its stakeholders and the community at large. These courses will not only continue but will be enhanced and diversified. Technical Assistance
ICGU conducts specific technical assignments for big and small entities. Such assistance includes developing handbooks on corporate governance, codes of conduct and best practice, evaluation of board performance and developing board manuals among others. These assignments enhance performance of corporate boards and provide vital benchmarks for strengthening compliance. Publications
The Institute reaches its target audience through a quarterly publication of the Institute Journal, ‘Sustainable Wealth Creation,’ in which topical governance issues are discussed. The Journal also serves as a tool for membership cohesion and development, and is targeted at a broad but focused audience. Besides, the Institute developed and published Brochures and a Manual on corporate governance which contribute to information dissemination on corporate governance. Public Sensitization
ICGU has successfully conducted public awareness lectures for directors and senior executives of enterprises, business leaders and the general public on several themes in the realm of Corporate Governance. The Key goals in this area are to promote corporate governance principles and practice to attain broader endearment; and to improve ICGU’s image and visibility as the “flag-bearer” of corporate governance in Uganda.
