Uganda - policy, practition, people

Abstract

Uganda is among the top economic performers in Africa. The International Development Association (IDA), the largest lender to Uganda, has been a catalyst for other donors and has made a significant contribution to the country's development outcomes. Sixty-two percent of IDA projects and sixty-three percent of lending has had satisfactory outcomes, and approximately one-quarter of the portfolio has had substantial institutional development (ID) impact. Ugandan portfolio ratings were about as good as or between than the average ratings for Africa, but were poorer than for the Bank and IDA overall. Major challenges for the future are to reduce poverty disparities, promote rural development and service delivery, improve governance, and accelerate the development of infrastructure. When Uganda emerged from civil war in 1986, the economy faced overwhelming challenges, including a badly damaged productive base, dysfunctional infrastructure, rampant inflation, huge external deficits, and...