Key Facts

GDP (ppp) per CAPITA

$1,300 (2008 est.)

Inflation Rate

12% (2008 est.)

Population

32,369,558

Country Risk Ratings

C

Ease of Doing Business

111/181

Global Competitiveness

3.35/134

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gE Network

There are 7 members in the
gE Network for this country.

Uganda : Introduction

The colonial boundaries created by Britain to delimit Uganda grouped together a wide range of ethnic groups with different political systems and cultures. These differences prevented the establishment of a working political community after independence was achieved in 1962. The dictatorial regime of Idi AMIN (1971-79) was responsible for the deaths of some 300,000 opponents; guerrilla war and human rights abuses under Milton OBOTE (1980-85) claimed at least another 100,000 lives. The rule of Yoweri MUSEVENI since 1986 has brought relative stability and economic growth to Uganda. During the 1990s, the government promulgated non-party presidential and legislative elections. In January 2009, Uganda assumed a nonpermanent seat on the UN Security Council for the 2009-10 term.

Uganda: Bank of Uganda

The mission of the Bank of Uganda is to foster price stability and a sound financial system. Periodic financial and economic reports, and documents about private sector capital flows are available on the site.

Uganda: myUganda

The business guide section of myUganda contains information about taxes, regulations, capital markets, stock exchange, etc. in Uganda. There are also links to featured news and general information.

Uganda: Uganda Securities Exchange

Sources:
CIA World Factbook (September 2009)
U.S. Dept. of State Country Background Notes (September 2009)