Uganda
- In 2011 the economy experienced a perceptible slowdown but real Gross Domestic Product (GDP) growth is projected to improve in 2012 and 2013.
- The surge in consumer prices, infrastructure constraints and socio-political factors remain concerns affecting growth.
- Youth unemployment was estimated at 4.3%, higher than for the labour force as a whole, at 3.8%.
- 05/04/2013 - Sierra Leone, Uganda and Mauritania poised to ramp up climate-resilient water sectors with $18.6 million from the Least Developed Countries Fund
- 14/03/2013 - AfDB Road Improvement Project to Benefit 800,000 People, Create 12,000 Jobs in Uganda
- 28/02/2013 - Consultation with Stakeholders from 11 African Countries Confirm Need for Technical and Vocational Skills Development and Business Incubators
11/06/2012 - 2012 Annual Meetings - Uganda Speech
25/05/2011 - Bujagali Hydropower Project
Project Portfolio
| Reference | Project | Status |
|---|---|---|
| P-UG-IAD-001 |
Higher education science and technology (HEST) project Categories: Human Capital Development, Education |
ApprovedAPVD |
| P-UG-E00-011 |
Water Supply and Sanitation Programme Categories: Water Supply & Sanitation |
OngoingOnGo |
Contacts
Uganda field office
African Development Bank Group
Uganda Country Office (UGFO)
14th Floor, Crested Towers Building
Hannington Road
P.O. Box 28509
Kampala - Uganda
Tel: (+256-414) 236 166/7
Fax: (+256-414) 234 011
Ext. 6760-6790
East Africa Regional Resource Center
African Development Bank Group
East Africa Regional Resource Center (EARC)
Khushee Towers
Longonot Road, Upper Hill
P.O. Box 4861 00200
Nairobi, Kenya
Tel: +254 20 2712925/ +254 20 2712926/ +254 20 2712928
Fax: +254 20 2712938
Contact :
Mr. Negatu, Gabriel, Regional Director
Uganda can surely make it on its own. There are two significant aspects we must address to make all Ugandans’ reach the peak of their aspirations: 1) Leaders who love the country and 2) All Ugandans to take responsibility for their actions. The question on everybody’s’ lips; (young or old, economically disadvantaged or otherwise, formally trained or otherwise) should be ‘‘How can I put this to use today?’
Location
Key Facts
| Flag: |  |
| Capital: | Kampala |
| Area: | 241,000 sq km |
| Total Population 2012: | 35.6 Million |
| Urban Population 2012: | 13.69% |
| Female Population 2012: | 49.99% |
| GDP: | US$ 23.7 Billion |
| GNI Per Capita 2012: | US$ 510 |
| Inflation Rate: | 14.60% |
| Crude Birth Rate (per 1000): | 44.16% |
| Human Development Index (rank / 187): | 161 |
| Human Development Index (scale 0 to 1): | 0.456 |
| Membership Date: | 10/09/1964 |
| Cumulative Approvals (1967-2012): | UA 1.7 Billion |
