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%.

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








Elizabeth Nsubuga - Philippines 27/10/2012 04:39
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?’

Key Facts

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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

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