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Business Unusual? The Conceptualization and Implementation Readiness of the Global Financing Facility (GFF) in Uganda.
(CEHURD, 2018) Kiiza, Julius; Nassimbwa, Jacqueline; Mulumba, Moses
This report presents findings from a scoping assessment of the Global Financing Facility (GFF) for Reproductive, Maternal, Newborn, Child and Adolescent Health (RMNCAH)as a development funding model and Uganda’s readiness to implement the project. The GFF model uses a hybrid funding approach that mobilizes, coordinates and utilizes resources from the World Bank (concessional lending), partner donor countries and private funders – pooled in the GFF Trust Fund. World Bank-hosted GFF secretariat uses trust fund resources to catalyze financing from multiple sources and to “crowd-in” additional domestic resources.
Comparing the Performance of Uganda’s Intra-East African Community Trade and Other Trading Blocs: A Gravity Model Analysis
(Economic Policy Research Centre, 2013) Shinyekwa, Isaac; Othieno, Lawrence
This paper examines factors that determine Uganda’s trade flows and specifically compares the impact and performance of the different trade blocs on Uganda’s trade patterns and flows. The empirical question is whether Uganda’s trade is getting more integrated in the East African Community (EAC) region or is still dominated by other trading blocs, namely European Union (EU), Asia and Common Market for Eastern and Southern Africa (COMESA)? Two analytical approaches are used, namely: trade indicators and estimation of the gravity models using data extracted from COMTRADE for the period 2001 – 2009 (panel). We estimate determinants of export and import trade flows separately using static random, dynamic random and IV GMM models. The results suggest a strong relationship between belonging to a trading bloc and trade flows. Likewise, Uganda’s import and export trade flows have conspicuously adjusted to the gravitational forces of the EAC during the progress of the integration. Whereas exports are being integrated more in the EAC and COMESA regions, imports are more integrated in the Asian and EU trading blocs. Therefore, strong links with trading blocs outside the EAC (i.e. EU and Asia) with regards to imports still exist. The trade indicators demonstrate that Uganda exports largely primary products and imports manufactured products. It is imperative for Uganda to target implementation of regional trade agreements to expand the country’s export markets. The EAC region should attract investment in production of high technology products to increase intra-EAC imports and reduce imports from Asia and the EU.
Covid-19 Policies: Human Rights Approaches to Protecting Vulnerable Groups in Africa
(Africa Academic Science, 2021) Chavarro, Diego; Kagaha, Alexander; Kaunda, Blessings; Zakumumpa, Henry; Manderson, Lenore
Multiple social interventions have been introduced to contain the COVID-19 pandemic across Africa. These policies have caused school and workplace closures, controlled informal work activities, led to the cancellation of many public events, restricted the size of public and private gatherings (including religious congregations, weddings and funerals), suspended public transport, limited travel, imposed curfews, and required contact tracing. In anticipation of negative economic impacts of these measures, many governments introduced cash transfers, social pensions, food aid, utility and tax waivers and related measures. However, people living precariously and/or in a structurally vulnerable position have not always had access to this support, and the measures imposed to contain and mitigate the pandemic did not take sufficient account of the effects of the human rights of these individuals. The pandemic is too recent for much empirical research on the impacts of COVID-19, or on the effect of interventions to protect human rights. In undertaking a rapid review of these questions, we examined primary studies, editorial notes, opinion papers and literature reviews using mainly qualitative approaches, and discussions of quantitative studies where these contribute to further understanding the impacts of interventions on human rights in Africa. In this synthesis and analysis, we contribute to understanding how social interventions impact the human rights of vulnerable populations and identify proposals for a policy response to COVID-19 that better integrates the needs of these populations in Africa.
Estimation of Disaggregated Impacts of Education Expansion on Economic Growth in Sub-Saharan Africa
(Modern Economy, 2018) Nnyanzi, John Bosco; Kilimani, Nicholas
Underpinned by evidence from the theories of endogenous growth which stress the role of human capital accumulation in enhancing growth, this pa- per investigates the disaggregated impact of school enrolment on economic growth in Sub-Saharan Africa (SSA) for the period 1995-2016. The analysis is based on the augmented Solow, and Mankiw models and employs the Gener- alized Method of Moments (GMM) technique that takes care of endogeneity in a dynamic panel environment. The results point to a significant but differ- ential impact of educational expansion in facilitating economic performance in the SSA region. Essentially, the growth enhancing impact of education de- pends on the type of education with secondary education yielding the largest impacts. The gender disaggregated model results show that and secondary school and primary enrolment yield higher growth effects relative to tertiary enrolment. Most interestingly and contrary to existing literature on the gen- der disaggregated impact of education on growth, the education of girls is seen to yield higher growth effects relative to boys. Based on evidence of the positive impact of girl-child education, policy interventions to support and sustain girl child education in Sub-Saharan Africa ought to be encouraged.
Gender Dimensions, Food Security, and HIV and AIDS in Internally Displaced People’s (IDPs) Camps in Uganda: Implications for HIV-Responsive Policy and Programming
(Social Work and Social Administration, 2008) Bukuluki, Paul; Mugumya, Firminus; Neema, Stella; Awich Ochen, Eric
This study set out to investigate in specific terms how gender relations influence the interaction between food insecurity and HIV/AIDS in two armed conflict-affected districts, Gulu, in northern Uganda and Katakwi. The study largely embraced qualitative and ethnographic approaches of investigation supplemented by quantitative approaches. An exploratory and descriptive study design largely applying an ethnographic approach was employed. This facilitated the research team to gain a clear understanding of the local meanings and contextual issues that influence interactions between gender, food insecurity, and risky sexual behavior in situations of internal displacement. Quantitative variables were also generated from the ethnographic phase of the study. The ethnographic phase helped to clarify the key variables and indicators, such as the extent of food insecurity, risky sexual behavior, perceived and actual risk to HIV infection, that were followed up and measured using quantitative research instruments. Since the whole philosophy underlying this research is to improve policy and programming, the approach employed was a collaborative one that involved deliberate consultation with relevant government departments as well as local and international agencies involved in activities related to food security and HIV/AIDS in internally displaced peoples (IDPs) camps.
Impact of creative capacity building of local innovators and communities on income, welfare and attitudes in Uganda: a cluster randomized control trial approach
(International Initiative for Impact Evaluation, 2019) Nkonya, Ephraim; Bashaasha, Bernard; Kato, Edward; Bagamba, Fredrick; Danet, Marion
Technologies and innovations are a key driver of human developments and competitiveness. Failure of imported technologies has galvanized efforts on technologies generated by close collaboration between external investors and local committees. The general objective of the study was to determine the impact of Creative Capacity Building (CCB) training on human welfare and local communities’ perception on their ability to innovate. Specifically, the study targeted a number of major outcomes of CCB training namely, economic impacts, behavioral changes, attitudinal change and technology creation and use including policy influence. CCB is a hands-on training approach whose students are community members with any educational level. CCB focuses on harnessing local creativity and indigenous knowledge in the technology design process, facilitating community innovations and invention. In skills training workshops, trainees work collaboratively to design and develop tools that meet their needs. The training encourages and trains people to make technologies that generate income, improve health and safety, save labour and time and change perceptions about themselves.
Irrigation Investment and Market Analysis Study
(Agribusiness Initiative Trust Uganda Ltd, 2018) Wanyama, Joshua
The agricultural sector in Uganda faces increasing incidence of prolonged drought and unreliable rainfall attributed to climate change resulting into decline in agricultural productivity and household incomes. However, Uganda has an irrigation potential estimated at about 3,030,000 ha with only less than 1% currently exploited by less than 1% of agricultural households. In addition, access to water for livestock at present is estimated at 48.8%. Lessons learned from the past 8 years indicate increasing importance of irrigation as one of the key factors for increasing productivity, incomes and competitiveness of agribusinesses in both domestic and international markets. Evidence shows that irrigation can increase yields of coffee, vegetables and fruits by 2 to 4 fold stabilize and increase production and enhance product quality. It is against this background that a study was carried out to identify priority areas for enhancing private-sector investment and adoption of irrigation technologies by SMEs and small scale farmers.
Issues, beliefs and experience of child marriage and gender-based violence in Uganda: A Qualitative Study
(The University of Huddersfield Queensgate, 2021) Kalule Nanfuka, Esther; Turyomurugyendo, Florence; Awich Ochen, Eric
Child marriage refers to any formal marriage or informal union between a child under the age of 18 and an adult or another child. While the prevalence of child marriage has decreased worldwide – from one in four girls married a decade ago to approximately one in five today – the practice remains widespread.3 Child marriage is often the result of entrenched gender inequality, making girls disproportionately affected by the practice. Globally, the prevalence of child marriage among boys is just one sixth that among girls.
Local Government Councils’ Performance and Public Service Delivery in Uganda Jinja District Council Score-Card Report 2011/2012
(ACODE Public Service Delivery and Accountability Report Series, 2013) Asimo, Naomi; Lusala, John Baptist; Kabasingwa, Lillian
This is the second Local Government Score-card assessment report for Jinja District Local Government. The score-card assesses the performance of the Local Government Council, the District Chairperson, the Speaker and individual Councilors who are vested with powers and responsibilities to ensure effective governance of the respective Local Governments as stipulated in the Local Governments Act (CAP 234). The score-card is intended to build the capacity of leaders to deliver on their mandates and empower citizens to demand for accountability from elected leaders. The objective of this report therefore is to provide information and analysis based on an assessment conducted during the FY 2011/12. The report is based on a comprehensive review of existing documents which include: planning and budgeting, service delivery monitoring, and Jinja District Local Government performance reports. Qualitative analyses of minutes of standing committees and council sittings was also undertaken to inform the report particularly about the performance of the council, chairperson and individual councilors. Face-to-face interviews with the targeted leaders, interviews with key informants at service delivery points and focus group discussions further enriched the assessment process. A detailed analysis of the Jinja District budget indicates continued low generation of local revenue and hence heavy dependence on central government transfers which accounted for 95.2% of the district’s realized revenue in the FY 2011/12. Locally-generated revenue and donor contributions in this period accounted for 1.95% and 2.89% respectively. Noticeably, the overall budget allocation to Jinja District does not consider key district-specific factors like population influx. Among the key national priority programme areas, the education sector was allocated the highest portion of the budget (52.2%), while the environment and natural resources sector received the smallest allocation (0.7%). In terms of service delivery out-comes in the primary education sub-sector, 7.1%, 37.8%, 22.9%, and 14.1% of the pupils in the district passed in Divisions I, II, III, and IV respectively. Although the district saw a rise in the total number of pupils in Division U in 2011, an increase in passes of nearly 1% was realized in Division I. In the health sector, however, despite efforts having been made to recruit staff, levels of staffing were only at 57%, still leaving a staffing gap of 31% in the entire district. Under the water and sanitation sector, the water coverage level was at 67%.
Local Government Councils’ Performance and Public Service Delivery in Uganda Mbarara District Council Score-Card Report 2011/2012
(ACODE Public Service Delivery and Accountability Report Series, 2013) Bainomugisha, Arthur; Akantorana-Kisuule, Yvonne; Matsiko, Gershom; Kyankaaga, Rodney
This is the first Local Government Score-Card Assessment Report for Mbarara District Local Government. The score-card assesses the performance of the District Council, the LC V Chairperson the Speaker and individual Councilors who are vested with powers and responsibilities to ensure effective governance of the respective local governments as stipulated in the Local Governments Act. The score-card is intended to build the capacities of leaders to deliver on their mandates and empower citizens to demand for accountability from their elected leaders. The objective of this report is to provide information and analysis based on an assessment conducted during Financial Year 2011/12. The report is based on a comprehensive review of existing literature on: planning and budgeting, service delivery monitoring, and Mbarara District Local Government performance reports. A review of minutes of sectoral committees and council sittings was also undertaken to inform the report, particularly about the performance of the Council, the Chairperson and individual Councilors. Face-to-face interviews with the targeted leaders, key informant interviews at service delivery points and focus group discussions further enriched the assessment process. Mbarara District Local Government is heavily dependent on Central Government transfers which account for 96% of the total budget funding, with local revenue and donor support each contributing 2%.The education sector was allocated the highest share of the budget to the tune of 60.3%. Regarding service delivery outcomes in the primary education sub-sector, 14.1%, 57.6%, 14.3% and 6.8% of the pupils in the district passed in divisions I, II, III, and IV respectively. In the water and sanitation sector, water coverage level was at 62%.
Local Government Councils’ Performance and Public Service Delivery in Uganda: Mbarara District Council Score-Card Report 2012/2013
(ACODE Public Service Delivery and Accountability Report Series, 2014) Bainomugisha, Arthur; Kisuule, Yvonne A.; Matsiko, Gershom; Kyankaaga, Rodney
This is the second Local Government Scorecard assessment report for Mbarara District Local Government. Using the scorecard, ACODE assesses the performance of the District Council, the Speaker and individual Councilors who are vested with powers and responsibilities to ensure effective service delivery and good governance of the respective local governments as stipulated in the Local Governments Act. The scorecard is intended to build the capacities of local leaders to deliver on their mandates and empower citizens to demand for accountability from their elected leaders. This report provides information and analysis based on the assessment conducted during Financial Year 2012/13. The report is based on a comprehensive review of existing literature on: planning and budgeting, service delivery monitoring, and Mbarara District Local Government performance reports. A review of minutes of sectoral committees and council sittings was also undertaken to inform the report, particularly about the performance of the Council, the Chairperson and individual Councilors. Face-to-face interviews with the targeted leaders, key informant interviews at service delivery points and focus group discussions with the electorate further enriched the assessment process. Mbarara District Local Government is largely dependent on Central Government transfers which account for 96% of the total budget funding; with local revenue and donor support contributing 2% each.The education sector was allocated the highest share of the budget to the tune of 60.3%. Regarding service delivery outcomes in the primary education sub-sector, 18.2%, 58.5%, 11.65% and 5.2% of the pupils in the district passed in divisions I, II, III, and IV respectively. In the water and sanitation sector, safe water coverage level was at 62%. During the FY 2012/13, 26 districts across the country were assessed. In Mbarara District, the assessment covered 31 councilors, of whom 14 are female while 17 are male. In terms of score-card performance, the District Council scored a total of 65 out 100 possible points. The District Chairperson scored 75 out of 100 points. The District Speaker scored 64 out of 100 points. The total average score for councilors was 47.4 out of 100 possible points, an improvement from 40 points attained in FY 2011/12. The best male councilor was Hon. Tom Karuhanga with 64 points out of 100 points allotted for all the assessed parameters, while the best female councilors were Hon. Jennipher Tumuhairwe and Hon. Juliet Kamushana with 60 points each. Overall, the best performed parameter was the legislative role where, on average, councilors scored 16 out of the 25 possible points. The worst performed parameter was participation in the lower local government where, on average, councilors scored 2 out of the 10 possible points. It should be noted that internal political wrangles; poor record keeping; poor monitoring of government projects; and, low civic awareness, contributed immensely to councilors’ low level of performance. The report makes recommendations on: mandatory individual monitoring reports by Councilors; strengthening of the citizens’ forums (barazas); and, the need to review the existing budget architecture, among others.
Managing trade in clunkers.
(2020-08-15) Forster, Felix; Nakyambadde, Dorothy
Many low-income countries rely on age-based imports restrictions to curb local pollution from motor vehicles. Yet the impact of these policies, unlike that of emission regulations in richer economies, is not well understood. In this paper, we investigate one such import restriction - an environmental tax levied on old vehicles - in the context of Uganda. Using a di erence-in-di erences framework, we estimate the e ect of a stark increase in the levy in 2015 on imports and rst-time registrations. In order distinguish the direct impact of the levy from substitution between age groups, we structurally estimate the market for \newly" imported vehicles and decompose the overall e ect using counterfactual simulation. We nd that the levy increase resulted in a substantial reduction of targeted vehicle imports, but that rst-time registrations remain una ected as end-users increasingly purchase old inventory from traders. In addition, we nd that the magnitude of the consumer response is decreasing in vehicle age and evidence of substitution towards older vehicles due to the levy. These ndings point to highly progressive levies or outright bans, ideally complemented by domestic regulation, for effective policy aimed at curbing vehicle emissions.
Mapping of Civil Society Organizations in Uganda
(UPHOLD CSO, 2004) Muhangi, Denis
This report discusses the results of the Phase I study to map Civil Society Organizations (CSOs) in the 20 districts of Uganda, where UPHOLD is operating. Phase I was based on a review of secondary data both at national and district levels, as well as interviews with selected key informants at national level.The study focused on CSOs involved in the UPHOLD target sectors of Health, education, and HIV/AIDS, as well as the cross-cutting areas of gender, advocacy, capacity building, management, and communication. At national level, documentation of CSOs exists in form of directories and inventories compiled by different organizations. Most such compilations have been made by NGO network organizations including DENIVA, the National NGO Forum, HURRINET, and UNASO. Some NGOs and government programmes have also compiled directories to serve their needs. The NGO Registration Board in the Ministry of Internal Affairs has a listing of all organizations registered with it. The level and quality of documentation of CSOs at district level varies across districts. Some districts such as Pallisa and Gulu, through their Community Development Department or the District NGO Forum have directories of CSOs. Others (Lira, Bushenyi, Bundibugyo, Mbarara and Rukungiri) are in the process of recording CSOs. Yet others do not have any systematic or comprehensive record of their CSOs. The study results indicate that a very big number of CSOs exists in the districts, a listing by this study revealing 3,400 CSOs in the 20 districts. Yet this figure does not represent the actual number of CSOs that exist, but rather, only those captured in the documents that were accessed. The South-Western district of Bushenyi, Rukungiri and Mbarara revealed the biggest number of CSOs, while the Northern and North Eastern districts had the least number. Bushenyi had 1,160 CSOs, being the district with the biggest number of CSOs recorded. Districts that have been registering CBOs through their Community Development Departments reveal a very big number of CBOs. In almost all districts, CBOs were the most dominant type of CSOs that exists. International NGOs were mainly found in districts that have a history of civil war and other forms of conflict (Gulu, Kitgum, Nakapirirpirit, Bundibugyo, Luwero), and those with a history of other calamities such as HIV/AIDS (Rakai). Several of the CSOs could not be classified in terms of their type, due to unavailability of such information.
MDG Achievement and Debt Sustainability In HIPC and other Critically Indebted Developing Countries: Thoughts on an Assessment Framework
(New York, 2006) Kitabire, Damoni; Kabanda, Moses
This paper reviews the evidence on post-HIPC debt sustainability, 10 years on from the start of the HIPC process. In light of the evidence, it discusses the assessment of debt sustainability in the context of MDG achievement in low income countries. The evidence on post-HIPC debt sustainability is not encouraging, although the volumes of debt relief delivered by the HIPC initiative have been significant. An independent World Bank evaluation2 shows that debt ratios have deteriorated in 11 out of the 13 countries for which post-completion point data is available, with ratios having risen above the HIPC thresholds in 8 of them.
Mitigating the Effects of the Credit Crunch through Trade: The Case of Uganda
(African Economic Research Consortium (AERC), 2009) Kilimani, Nicholas
The global financial crisis is envisaged to cause substantial global economic instability in the foreseeable future. More worrying however is the fact that the developing countries, which at the start of the crisis seemed to be far away from its effects (first round) will most likely bear a considerable share of its blunt (through the second round effects). In the developing world, Sub-Saharan Africa is likely to be severely affected largely because of the high level of susceptibility of most of its economies to external shocks (through the various transmission channels) and also from the fact that these economies had steadily started to be integrated into the global economy over the last one and half decades. This paper analyzes how Uganda could exploit export market diversification as one of the possible responses to the potential impacts of the global financial crisis. It provides an overview of the possible impact of the crisis on the macroeconomic outlook and ways in which the effects can be mitigated with regard to casting a wider export destination for Uganda’s products. The analysis indicates that Uganda can diversify her export markets by capitalizing on the regional market as well as emerging markets in Asia, the Middle East and Europe.
Participatory Review Of National Policies On: Land; Health; And Trade.
(Office of the President-Cabinet Secretariat, 2020) Office of the President-Cabinet Secretariat
Government of Uganda has put in place a number of public policies. Public policies are means of addressing public issues in an effort to improve the lives of the citizens and transforming the country into a middle income status. Good practice requires that reviews are conducted to determine public policies that have worked and those that haven not. The involvement of stakeholders is a contemporary principle that requires their participation in all matters that concern them for inclusiveness, relevance and effectiveness. The Government of Uganda approved The National Land Policy (NLP) in 2013 and the key issues it was to address included: Historical injustices and colonial legacies, which had resulted in multiple rights and interests over the same piece of land; disposition and loss of ancestral land by some communities; border disputes arising out of tribal, ethnic groupings and trans-state border disputes; and the ineffective dispute resolution mechanisms, which resulted into illegal evictions. The National Health Policy II (NHP) was approved in 2010 and the key issues it was to address were; health promotion, disease prevention, early diagnosis and treatment of diseases. The National Trade Policy (NTP) was approved in 2007 and its overall Mission and Policy objective was to develop andnurture private sector competitiveness, and to support the productive sectors of the economy to trade at both domestic and international levels, with the ultimate objective of creating wealth, employment, enhancing social welfare and transforming Uganda from a poor peasant society into a modern and prosperous society. However, since the approval of the above mentioned policies, there has been no review conducted to determine their effectiveness and relevance to the different stake holders. It is against this background that the participatory review was carried out to determine the effectiveness and relevance of the National Land Policy, NationalHealth Policy and National Trade Policy.
Reimagining Being and Belonging in Uganda: An Enabling Framework to Foster our Sustained Development
(THE UGANDA NATIONAL ACADEMY OF SCIENCES, 2022) THE UGANDA NATIONAL ACADEMY OF SCIENCES
In Uganda, Africa, and the world, inclusion and equity remain pervasive concepts in development. Indeed, inclusion and equity lie at the heart of Uganda’s National Development Plan III (NDP III), the African Union’s Agenda 2063, and the United Nations’ 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development. Nations across the world, including Uganda, have adapted global agendas to fit their contexts to promote inclusive and equitable development, with varying degrees of success. While Uganda has registered laudable development policy and program successes in many areas, the evidence in this report demonstrates that inclusion and equity have remained elusive in our national context. Uganda has ratified numerous regional, continental, and global treaties and participated in conventions that underscore the significance of equity and inclusion to sustainable development.
Rural Youth Entrepreneurs in East Africa: A view from Uganda and Kenya
(Investment Climate and Business Environment Research Fund (ICBE-RF), 2012) Namatovu, Rebecca; Dawa, Samuel; Mulira, Fiona; Katongole, Celestine; Nyongesa, Stella
This report is a result of a project titled Entrepreneurship empowering marginalized groups. The project was made possible through funding from the IDRC Trust Africa Investment Climate and Business Environment- Research Fund. The overall objective of the project was to explore the entrepreneurship initiatives that marginalized groups which included women, rural youth and the disabled are engaged in. From earlier studies it is evident that governments are aware of the looming youth problems especially the rising unemployment and entrepreneurship is being considered as a measure to mitigate the crisis. This report is intended to document the rural youth entrepreneurship situation in East Africa, the Ugandan and Kenyan contexts in particular, looking at why rural youth engage in entrepreneurship and what benefits arise there from. The report explores several facets of entrepreneurship as it compares rural youth activities and behaviors in Uganda and Kenya. It examines the socio economic environment in which these young people operate. Further, the report highlights the current policy gaps in youth entrepreneurship by exposing the unique challenges they face and assessing if the initiatives that have been devised have indeed worked. Proposals to achieve entrepreneurship for sustainable growth are then outlined.
Socio-demographic predictors of gender inequality among heterosexual couples expecting a child in south-central Uganda.
(African Health Sciences, 2020-09) Vrana-Diaz, Caroline J.; Korte, Jeffrey E.; Gebregziabher, Mulugeta; Richey, Lauren; Selassie, Anbesaw; Sweat, Michael; Chemusto, Harriet; Wanyenze, Rhoda
Background: Gender inequality is a pervasive problem in sub-Saharan Africa, and has negative effects on health and de- velopment. Objective: Here, we sought to identify socioeconomic predictors of gender inequality (measured by low decision-making power and high acceptance of intimate partner violence) within heterosexual couples expecting a child in south-central Uganda. Method: We used data from a two-arm cluster randomized controlled HIV self-testing intervention trial conducted in three antenatal clinics in south-central Uganda among 1,618 enrolled women and 1,198 male partners. Analysis included Cochran Mantel-Haenzel, proportional odds models, logistic regression, and generalized linear mixed model framework to account for site-level clustering. Results: Overall, we found that 31.1% of men had high acceptance of IPV, and 15.9% of women had low decision-making power. We found religion, education, HIV status, age, and marital status to significantly predict gender equality. Specifically, we observed lower gender equality among Catholics, those with lower education, those who were married, HIV positive women, and older women. Conclusion: By better understanding the prevalence and predictors of gender inequality, this knowledge will allow us to better target interventions (increasing education, reducing HIV prevalence in women, targeting interventions different reli- gions and married couples) to decrease inequalities and improve health care delivery to underserved populations in Uganda.
SOUTHMOD Country report Uganda
(UNU-WIDER., 2020-05-15) Waiswa, Ronald; Ayo, Joseph Okello; Kavuma, Susan; Gemma, Wright
Uganda is a landlocked country located in East-Central Africa with a population of about 45.8 million as of 2021 (World Bank 2023), and its capital Kampala is the largest city with a population of 1.68 million. Uganda’s economic performance was greatly affected by the COVID19 pandemic slowing down to a growth of 1.5 per cent in 2020, picked up in 2021 with a growth of 6.0 per cent, and the economy is expected to continue recovering with growth projected at 4.6 per cent and 6.2 per cent in in 2022 and 2023, respectively (African Development Bank 2023). The economic recovery was driven by strong expansion in the mining and construction sectors and a rebound of the services sector, particularly public administration and education.

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