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Population	37.58 million	2013
GDP	$21.48 billion	2013
GDP growth	5.8%	2013
Inflation	5.5%	2013
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Uganda has a record of prudent macroeconomic management and structural reform; but recent shocks and policy slippages have slowed GDP growth to 3.2% in FY11/12. Read More »

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+256-414-230-094

In Uganda:
Sheila Gashishiri
Communications Associate
+256-414-302-248

Rwenzori House
1 Lumumba Avenue
P.O. Box 4463
Kampala, Uganda

sgashishiri@worldbank.org

In Washington:
Sajjad Ali Shah
Country Program Coordinator
+1-202-473-5878

1818 H Street NW
Washington DC 20433

sajjadshah@worldbank.org

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Using Science and Technology to Grow More Food

July 10, 2014 — Farmers and scientists in four east African countries – Ethiopia, Kenya, Tanzania and Uganda – are collaborating to use innovative agriculture techniques to increase the production of rice, cassava, wheat and dairy. Read More »
- VIDEO: Transforming Agriculture
Uganda Economic Update: Reforming Pension System to Help Millions of Ugandans

June 17, 2014 — The fourth Uganda Economic Update explores changes the country can make to its existing pension system to help the elderly better support themselves after retirement. Read More »
Gender Gap Holds Back Africa’s Women Farmers

March 18, 2014 — Female farmers in Uganda produce 13% less per hectare than male farmers on average. Read More »
- Press Release
Social Inclusion Matters in Uganda

January 28, 2014 — As Uganda stands poised to become a middle-income country, policies supporting social inclusion are increasingly important, according to a new World Bank report. Read More »
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Celebrating 50 Years of Partnership

December 10, 2013 — In Kampala, Uganda, on December 10th, World Bank Vice President for Africa Makhtar Diop, with Ugandan President Yoweri Museveni, hailed Uganda's leadership in Africa's growth and development. Read More »
- Video: A Message from Makhtar Diop on the WB/Uganda 50th Anniversary

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PROJECT

Improving Urban Infrastructure in Kampala

The Kampala Institutional and Infrastructure Development Project aims to enhance the quality of roads for improved city mobility and inclusive economic growth. Read More »

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REPORT

Uganda Economic Update: Reforming Pension System to Help Millions of Ugandans

The fourth Uganda Economic Update explores changes the country can make to its existing pension system to help the elderly better support themselves after retirement. Read More »

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LENDING

Uganda: Commitments by Fiscal Year (in millions of dollars)*

*Amounts include IBRD and IDA commitments

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GDP growth (annual %)

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FEATURE STORY

Ethiopia, Kenya, Tanzania and Uganda Use Science and Technology to Boost Agricultural Productivity

Jul 10, 2014

PRESS RELEASE

Africa: World Bank Group Sets Historic New Development Financing Record for Region

Jul 07, 2014

POLICY RESEARCH WORKING PAPER

International remittances and financial inclusion in Sub-Saharan Africa

Jul 01, 2014

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BLOGS

Africa Impact Evaluation Podcast: Economic Empowerment of Young Women in Africa #AfricaBigIdeas
Daniel Kirkwood
Jul 14, 2014

If You’re Watching the World Cup, You Don’t Want to Miss This
Michelle Pabalan
Jul 10, 2014

Does Institutional Finance Matter for Agriculture? Evidence Using Panel Data from Uganda
Shahid Khandker
Jul 10, 2014

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EVENTS

Call for Masters Scholarship Applications from the Developing World

Mar 26, 2014

The Economic Cost of Homophobia: How LGBT Exclusion Impacts Development

Mar 12, 2014

Making services work for poor people: the science and politics of delivery

Feb 28, 2014

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Philippe Dongier

Country Director for Burundi, Tanzania and Uganda

Moustapha Ndiaye

Country Manager for Uganda

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International Development Association

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50 Things You Didn't Know About Africa

A collection of facts and figures from the World Bank's Africa Development Indicators that highlight economic details in Sub-Saharan Africa's 48 countries.

Doing Business in Uganda

The Doing Business Project provides objective measures of business regulations and their enforcement. See where Uganda ranks on the "Ease of Doing Business."