Permanent Secretary of the Ministry of Tourism, Wildlife and Antiquities, Ms Doreen Katusiime, addresses delegates during Uganda's high-level side event in Busan, as Dr Jackline Nyirachiza Besigye, Head of the Department of Museums and Monuments, looks on. Uganda reaffirmed its heritage leadership in Busan on 24 July 2026, doubling its AWHF funding pledge and securing host rights for Africa's periodic reporting launch. The commitments were unveiled at a high-level side event