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</html>";s:4:"text";s:35808:"Facebook. Photo credits: flickr user Rod Waddington, Weaknesses of existing agro-processing plants. In accordance to the tourism review of 2011, Uganda's tourism sector grew 25% compared to that of South Africa and Tanzania that grew 21% and 13.4% respectively. Trade agreements offer important opportunities for Uganda’s agro-processing industry. Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Researchers Ramadhan Ggoobi and Prof Julius Kiiza say for Uganda’s economy to transform into an industrial one the government must take the lead by intervening and investing in strategic areas like manufacturing. For example, the Mukwano Group of Companies has developed a 1,500 acre nucleus farm in Teso, where the nucleus farm processes its own production together with that of 70,000 outgrowers. And Nakirunda M. (2002), âReport of a Study on the Civil Society in Ugandaâ, Royal Norwegian Embassy in Uganda, Trip, Aili (2004), âThe Changing Face of Authoritarianism in Africa: The Case of Ugandaâ, Africa Today, 50(3): 3-26, Ugandan Womenâs Network (2010), âCSO Alternative Report on Ugandaâs Implementation of CEDAWâ, Kampala, Contact details for the people working on Unpaid Care Work projects, Produced by the Institute of Development Studies. The agro-processing industry is taken to include food and drinks, tobacco, leather processing, cotton ginning, textile, cloth, leather and footwear manufacture, saw milling, paper and printing, among others. To mark its 75th anniversary, the United Nations is launching a global conversation on the role of international cooperation in building the future we want. Informal transport reform in Kampala city . Despite the promising employment and income opportunities presented by agro-industrialisation, the development of the industry faces important challenges. By adding value to small and medium farmers’ agricultural produce, agro-processing can help increase revenues from farming production, and drive employment growth. Despite the central place of agriculture in Uganda’s economy, the sector’s growth performance has been mediocre at best (the aggregate value of Uganda’s agricultural production has grown from 5 billion International Dollars3 in 2010 to 5.2 billion International Dollars in 2016), and lags far behind that of its neighbours Kenya and Tanzania (Figure 1). However, ingrained poverty and inequality as a result of geographic, historical, sociocultural, political and economic factors remain to be addressed. Work on this is just getting underway. The government could also play a greater role in facilitating access to finance at acceptable terms for farmers, whom research has shown to be very risk averse. Reconsider travel to Uganda due to COVID-19.Exercise increased caution due to crime.. Read the Department of State's COVID-19 page before you plan any international travel.. Found inside – Page 1Enabling the Business of Agriculture 2017, the third report in the series, offers insights into how laws and regulations affect private sector development for agribusinesses, including producer organizations and other agricultural ... Tourist Arrivals in Uganda decreased to 473 Thousand in 2020 from 1543 Thousand in 2019. Affirmative action measures have also been applied to education and politics. part of structural transformation promised by agro-industrialisation. Agro-industrialisation in Uganda: Current status, future prospects and possible solutions to pressing challenges . The statistic shows the youth unemployment rate in Uganda from 1999 and 2019. Uganda's real gross domestic product (GDP) grew at 2.9% in FY20, less than half the 6.8% recorded in FY19, due to the effects of the COVID-19 (coronavirus) pandemic. Flower farm near Kampala. Box 7062, Kampala, Uganda PhineNewBook.indd 1 4/17/17 4:49 PM Human rights abuses have been perpetrated in the context of the âcounterterrorismâ war and in relation to suppression of public criticism and political opposition as part of the ruling National Resistance Movementâs strategy in preparation for the 2016 elections. Section 5 reviews potential policy measures for the short and medium to long term. According to the FAO (1997, 2001), the forest cover may have been as much as 10.8 million hectares (53%) of Uganda's land area in 1890. People who were interested in this publication were also interested in . Ester Kovandova is a CDA Fellow, currently also studying towards her Masters degree in International Economic Policy at Sciences Po, Paris. In addition to facilitating access to capital, the government could promote the implementation of specific insurance schemes (weather-based insurance for instance) to mitigate the losses linked to the unpredictability of farming yields, thus making investments less risky. with sasakawa africa association uganda final survey report on the status of rice production, processing and marketing in uganda by odogola r. wilfred, lead consultant submited to the embassy of japan in uganda through jica and sasakawa africa association-uganda 31st march, 2006 This term is often used in conjunction with Purchasing Power Parity (PPP) data.”, Feature Image by flickr user Mountain Partnership at FAO. Tanzania in Brief History A union between Tanganyika and Zanzibar It has 29 administrative regions, 24 in the mainland and 5 in Zanzibar Island Location South of Equator 02 00 S - 06 00 S and East of Greenwich 30 00 E - 35 00 E Neighbouring countries North: Kenya and Uganda West: Rwanda, Burundi and Democratic Republic of Congo (Zaire) South: Zambia, Malawi and Mozambique Section 2 of this report reviews the current status of the industrial sector in Uganda. This Interactions guide shares the very latest research and analysis on womenâs economic empowerment, gender-based violence, urban health and unpaid care work. Ggoobi, an economics lecturer at Makerere University Business School, and lead author of the report, said development is fundamentally about structural transformation of the economy and this not through market forces but deliberate government intervention in strategic sectors and areas. Your risk of contracting COVID-19 and . Most food is produced domestically. We cordially acknowledge the contribution of the following colleagues, who made this report possible: They have also successfully campaigned for legal reforms for the abolishment of Female Genital Mutilation/Cutting, for the criminalisation of domestic violence and for the approval of the Marriage and Divorce Bill. Uganda's opposition parties have criticised the government for failing to procure vaccines while relying on lockdowns. In 2006, he amend the countryâs constitution to remove the previous limit on the number of years a president can serve. The model has been alive in the country ever since, and a number of companies today successfully operate a version of it. Farming plots, Uganda. Agro-processing as a subsector of manufacturing holds vast potential for inclusive structural transformation. Photo credits: flickr user David Larson. Uganda is therefore already well-placed to take advantage of the expansion of intra-Africa trade promised by AfCFTA; agro-processing is in a position to be one of its main beneficiaries. Official development aid corresponds to about 10% of Ugandaâs gross national income (GNI). Mobile . Uganda The Human Capital Index (HCI) database provides data at the country level for each of the components of the Human Capital Index as well as for the overall index, disaggregated by gender. He explained that no country has industrialized by focusing on comparative advantage alone but by the government taking the lead in strategic areas as it promotes private sector-led development. Tags economists Govt industrialisation Uganda, Your email address will not be published. This would allow them to generate the capital necessary to make their own productivity-enhancing investments. Uganda is notorious for its human rights abuses and military dictactorships - first of Idi Amin from 1971 to 1979, then from 1980 to 1986 when Milton Obote returned to power and became president after elections. Uganda's clothing industry has been dominated by secondhand garments for decades - until the government debuted an initiative to help boost local production. Makerere University political economist, Prof Julius Kiiza, said the real focus of Uganda’s industrialization should be on real manufacturing chain of a product, like the manufacturing of a product like shea butter encompassing all associated products including biofuels. An additional possible explanation for such low raw material production relative to processing capacity is that the projected raw material supply available to the processing plant was too high to begin with, meaning that the installed capacity should in fact have been lower from the start. Mukwano also runs demonstration sites where “lead” farmers are given seeds, herbicides and fertiliser kits to provide training to outgrower farmers, helping raise their productivity. Uganda: Share in global GDP adjusted for PPP 2026* Distribution of gross domestic product (GDP) across economic sectors in Uganda 2020 Labor force participation rate in Uganda 2019 Agro-processing is an important opportunity for inclusive economic transformation. For instance, the National Association of Women Organisations in Uganda and the Uganda Gender Resource Centre was actively involved in the constitutional making process that culminated with the 1995 Constitution. Those that have a positive rate higher than 3% are shown in shades of orange and red. Agriculture Share in Uganda GDP For several years now, agriculture is the backbone of Uganda that is endowed with ample fertile land, a warm climate, and periodical rainfall, contributing 23.0% to its economy. According to Ggoobi, the National Industrialization Policy 2008, was not only haphazardly formulated but focused on just agro-processing and left out key areas like industry financing, labour management, standards and regulations, nationalism and enabling policies. The rest of the geothermal areas of Uganda are at a preliminary level of investigation and results will soon be available as basis for their . A book on the design and practice of industrial policy that explores the challenges faced by African firms in international markets, with primary research data and policy experience from three Ethiopian case studies. GDP (purchasing power parity): $89.19 billion (2017 est.) He explained that England had never wanted America to industrialize claiming she was inefficient and would be a disaster but they defied that making America the industrial powerhouse she is today. Tourism and hospitality were severely hurt by global travel restrictions and local containment . Before joining CDA, Ester was part of the Programme Management team of UNCDF’s Mobile Money for the Poor Programme in Brussels. But the fact that processing facilities are lying empty and that average farm harvests are below half of their potential clearly points to low agricultural productivity as another major explanatory factor. The report includes the production, consumption, export, import, and price trend analysis of the various grains grown in the region. $83.14 billion (2015 est.) 55. The COVID-19 pandemic and subsequent lockdowns to prevent the spread of the virus damaged Uganda's economy. var s=iw[ce]('script');s.async='async';s.defer='defer';s.charset='utf-8';s.src=wp+"//jsc.mgid.com/i/n/independent.co.ug.719905.js?t="+D.getUTCFullYear()+D.getUTCMonth()+D.getUTCDate()+D.getUTCHours();c[ac](s);})(); Govt must lead Uganda’s Industrialisation – Economists. More than 80% of Uganda's workforce is engaged in agriculture based primarily on smallholder farms that are on average only 2 ha in area (Bahiigwa, 1999; RoU, 2004; FAO, 2010). She interned as well at the German Marshall Fund of the United States as an economics research assistant, and at the European Parliament as an assistant to a MEP. If managed well fisheries can help Uganda attain middle income status by 2020 While exports to international markets rose from 4,751 tons worth US$5.308M in 1991 and peaked at 36,616 Mt valued at US $143.618 M in 2005 the current export levels are at 17,597 tons valued at US$134.791M . The Uganda Grains Market size is projected to register a CAGR of 4.2% by 2026. However, the World Bank reports that there is a large gap between stated policy and actual implementation. HIV is the leading risk factor for development of TB, and TB is the leading cause of death among people with HIV. "Agro-processing" relates to the processing of agricultural products (crops and livestock, fisheries, and forestry) to generate added value, no matter the scale or complexity of the manufacturing process. For instance, the proportion of stunted children (under five years) declined from 38 percent in 2006 to 33 percent in 2011. current status and alternative futures of Uganda and its livestock sector held in the last quarter of 2018. More recently, Onward Resources International (2016)found that the facilities it reviewed operated at just 20-30% capacity (as shown by Figure 4 below) and Munu (2019) found that the two textile factories in Uganda operate at less than two-thirds of capacity, and ginneries at less than 40%. Industry workers made up 6% of total employment in 2009 (World Bank) and industrial production was estimated to be growing at a rate of 3% in 2012 (CIA World Factbook). Your email address will not be published. The rape of men⦠seriously; a gender issue? Uganda Investment Authority was tasked to develop 22 Industrial & Business Parks around the Country with an aim of creating more jobs, ease accessibility of land for investments, introduce new research, technologies and skills development as well as boost Uganda's exports hence increasing Uganda's revenue base. A partial explanation for such erroneous or exaggerated projections may be the lack of agricultural production data. Additionally, income growth in both urban and rural areas is driving dietary shifts, away from staples towards higher-value, more processed foods. Span House Plot 1, Portal Avenue 1st floor, Room 304 P.O. A recent report published by Human Rights Watch (2012) denounces harassment, intimation and obstruction of civil society, particularly those that deal with controversial issues (such as democratization, governance, corruption, human rights/LGTB rights and accountability), by the government and the impact it is having on civil society activism and dynamism. More importantly, this book contributes to the knowledge and understanding that are essential for adaptation and remediation, and should be of immense value to all those who want to know more about Africa and who care about the future of ... Uganda Economic Outlook. The Kalangala Oil Palm scheme, however, stands as a star example among NE/SO models: a large nucleus farm processes outgrowers’ supply of oil palm on Kalangala Island, before shipping the oil for further processing on the mainland. Tourist Arrivals in Uganda averaged 716.52 Thousand from 1990 until 2020, reaching an all time high of 1800 Thousand in 2018 and a record low of 69 Thousand in 1990. Interview - Edwin Muzahura is the Marketing Manager, Uganda Tourism Board. According to Prof Kiiza, the argument that development is through economic liberalism and not economic nationalism is flawed, because then you would be open to the dictates of externalities. World Development Indicators (WDI) is the World Bank s premier annual compilation of data about development. Real GDP declined by 0.5% in 2020, after growing 7.5% in 2019. The high rates of growth were attributed to the rise of a dynamic service sector. The causes of malnutrition are complex and must be addressed in a holistic and coordinated manner. Finally, they focus on particular countries, among them Nigeria, Uganda, Tanzania, and South Africa. Annotation copyrighted by Book News, Inc., Portland, OR In some regions like Karamoja and Northern Uganda, youth have been affected by the conflict Section 3 discusses the institutional framework and its functioning, assessing its strengths and weaknesses Section 4 analyses private sector interests and capabilities. Professor of International Business at The George Washington University. 121 Administrative Jobs in Uganda, Vacancies, Offers . Uganda’s population growth rate is among the highest worldwide at 3.2% per year. 27/Aug/2021. Recent research shows that human rights abuses are not restricted to Northern Uganda nor to the Lordâs Resistance Army (Human Rights Watch 2012; Open Society Foundations 2013). 2.2. Addressing the issue of capacity underutilisation in agro-processing must take priority, before any other investments in expanding agro-processing facilities are made. As shown in Figure 3, in the case of milk, cream and milk products, exports to the EAC increased exponentially after the formation of the Common Market, followed by firms also successfully exporting to countries outside of the region. Web Resources. This involves the aggregation of production from a cluster of farms within a given geographical area (so-called “outgrower” farms), for processing by a larger “nucleus” farm. Between 1980 and 2012, Ugandaâs life expectancy at birth increased by 4.4 years, mean years of schooling increased by 2.8 years and expected years of schooling increased by 7.2 years. Found insideThis is the United Nations definitive report on the state of the world economy, providing global and regional economic outlook for 2020 and 2021. Industrialisation is the pathway to job and wealth creation, a catalyst for production and improved household income and a sure route to middle-income status," Mr Bahati said. Civicus (2006), âNarrowing the Space for Civil Society Operations: The Implications of the NGO Registration (Amendment) Act, 2006â, DANIDA (2012), âJoint Evaluation: Support to Civil Society in Policy Dialogueâ, Uganda Country Report and Case Studies Reportsâ, Kampala, Doss, Cheryl et al. Uganda's Electricity sub-Sector is run under a liberalized set up following its Liberalization in 1997 and the enactment of the Electricity Act, 1999. He has extensive experience working on agro-industrialisation in Uganda.
The president appointed a new cabinet in June with few former ministers retaining their posts. This was responsible for much of Uganda’s impressive 6% per year manufacturing growth rate in that same period. Ggoobi identified some of the spoilers of industrial policy in Uganda as fear, private interests, a frustrating bureaucratic elite, external influence, multinationals with vested interests and reluctant political elite. Uganda already earns more than 50% of its total export revenue from Africa, a higher share than any of its neighbours. Social, economic and political context in Uganda, International Development Research Centre (IDRC), Swedish International Development Cooperation Agency (Sida), UK Department for International Development, Ministry of Gender, Labour and Social Development (MGLSD), Uganda Womenâs Parliamentarians Association (UWOPA), Department of Gender, Culture and Community Development â within MGLSD, Department of Gender and Womenâs Affairs â within MGLSD, Women in Development Division â within MGLSD, Directorate of Gender and Mass Mobilisation â within the National Resistance Movementâs Secretariat, Minister of State for Gender and Cultural Affairs, Prohibition of Female Genital Mutilation Act (enacted in April 2010), The HIV/AIDs Prevention and Control Bill, 2009, National Development Plan (2010/11-2014/15), Second Peace Recovery and Development Plan for Northern Uganda, National Action Plan on UN Security Council 1325, 1820 and the Goma Declaration. Read more The Agricultural Sector in Uganda Agriculture remains the major source of livelihood in Uganda. Uganda's main industries include steel production, cement, cotton, tobacco, sugar and breweries. This updating process takes 3-5 business days after order is placed. Recent work with smallholder farmers in Rwanda has indeed demonstrated that SMEs can be an important driver of change in the agricultural sector, and can generate economic development that benefits small-scale farmers. Structural Civil Engineer at Elite business Referral services ltd. One possible explanation may be the ex-ante overestimation of agricultural production, meaning that processing facilities are built for unrealistically high projected volumes of raw materials. Fumonisins are members of toxic mycotoxins produced by Fusarium species and are associated to raise human esophageal cancer incidence in various parts of Africa, Central America, and Asia. Surplus power will be sold to the Uganda Electricity Transmission Company. Found inside – Page 6I also consider that some measure of well organised industrialisation which might spring from the working and processing of minerals would be of immense ... An Equal Opportunities Commission (EOC) has recently been established. Box 73381 Kampala, Uganda Phone: +256 787564567 johnmuhaisebikalemesa@yahoo.com The food crop sub sector registered the highest contribution within the agricultural sector of 13.6 percent in FY 2016/17, an increase from 12.1 percent in FY 2015/16. catch(e){var iw=d;var c=d[gi]("M458147ScriptRootC719905");}var dv=iw[ce]('div');dv.id="MG_ID";dv[st][ds]=n;dv.innerHTML=719905;c[ac](dv); Download Sample Report Now! The World Bank identifies high transport and electricity costs and unreliable electricity supply as major impediments to full-potential production. However, between 2011 and 2012 Ugandaâs GDP fell to 3.2% (African Development Bank 2013) due to a combination of internal and external factors (including high population growth, a decrease in export performance and high inflaction) have affected the country reducing economic activity. The constitution of Uganda provides for recognition of the rights of women, promotes and protects social justice and equality of all Ugandans. The Liberalization and enactment of the Electricity Act, 1999, mandated the unbundling of Uganda Electricity Board (UEB) which was . Each guide brings an in-depth view about the processes and outcomes of research in action, Effective activism against sexual and gender-based violence. Figure 3: Uganda’s exports of milk, cream and milk products (excluding butter and cheese) in USD ‘000. This commitment has translated in the establishment of national gender mechanisms and revision of its legal and policy framework (outlined below) to address gender inequality and violations of womenâs rights. In this systematic review, we present the molecular epidemiology and knowledge gaps of the carbapenem resistance in East Africa as well as the future probable research interventions that can be used to address the emergence of carbapenem resistance in the region. Agriculture is the biggest lever of inclusive economic development and poverty alleviation in Uganda. Location: Uganda. The 30 million Ugandans living in rural areas, who are mainly subsistence farmers, have very poor access to healthcare. Figure 4: Interviewees’ processing utilization, 2014. Indeed, it accounts for almost 70% of total manufacturing output (while manufacturing itself has accounted for approximately 8% of GDP over the last decade). This was revealed by Minister for Relief, Disaster Preparedness and Refugees Hon Hilary Onek while speaking to reporters at Uganda Media Center on Friday. This, together with the rapid 5.4% annual urban population growth rate, is driving up demand for food. Uganda Coronavirus update with statistics and graphs: total and new cases, deaths per day, mortality and recovery rates, current active cases, recoveries, trends and timeline. Encouragingly, a number of initiatives, such as AgDevCo, the Yield Uganda Investment Fund and the Agribusiness Initiative, are aiming to fill this gap. The 17 articles which presented concrete information about the prevalence of carbapenem resistance in East Africa were reviewed. Get in touch with us now. Driven by increased demand from both local and export markets and facilitated by far-reaching liberalization and privatization policies, the dairy sub-sector in Uganda has undergone significant changes in the last decade. 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