Uganda

The World Bank In Uganda

Uganda’s economy has grown at a slower pace, reducing its impact on poverty. In the five years to 2016, average annual growth was 4.5%, compared to 7% in years before.

ECONOMIC UPDATE | JUNE 7, 2019

Investing in Youth

The latest economic update emphasizes the importance of spending more public money on education and improving human capital.

CLIMATE ADAPTATION | MAY 31, 2019

Mitigating Climate Risks

Uganda is adopting progressive environmental-friendly policies and innovations to adapt to an increase in adverse weather patterns

GENDER-BASED VIOLENCE | FEBRUARY 5, 2019

Surviving Sexual Assault

With support and training from girls’ clubs, gender-based violence survivors are equipped with the skills needed to thrive.

Uganda At-A-Glance

Uganda’s economy has recently grown at a slower pace, reducing its impact on incomes and poverty reduction. Average annual growth was 4.5% in the five years to 2016, compared to the 7% achieved during the 1990s and early 2000s. The slowdown was mainly driven by adverse weather, unrest in South Sudan, private sector credit constraints, and the poor execution of public projects.

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