Thanks to a lengthy record of prudent economic management and reform, Uganda has maintained high economic growth rates for more than a decade. However, strong population growth and remaining economic challenges pose serious challenges to the government in reducing poverty. The International Development Association’s support for the government work on this front has helped across a range of fronts, from connecting Ugandans to clean water and sanitation through to speeding the registration of a new business or property. (more)

As part of a broader energy sector strategy, the Bujagali Hydropower Project is expected to address Uganda's medium and long-term need for economical power-generation.