African Infrastructure Tracker: Uganda's Infrastructure Sectors

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The role of infrastructure is vital for any country. It is particularly noteworthy in countries where there is a significant deficiency, such as in Uganda.

There is a view that inadequate power and roads has held back Uganda’s growth by as much as x.x percent.

Uganda receives significant support from donor agencies such as the World Bank, African Development Bank and Japanese International Co-operation Agency.

While Uganda is considered at low risk of defaulting, it is expected that the private sector will start to displace the role played by donors in time.

Recently Uganda discovered oil reserves in the region surrounding Lake Albert.

This new industry will boost supply through the additional revenue for the state, as well as creating demand for infrastructure to service the industry.