Uganda

UGANDA at a glance

In 20 years, Uganda has progressed from a failed state to a steadily growing economy. But much of Uganda's vast youth population hasn't seen the benefits of the country's economic growth. With the north of the country slowly recovering from conflict, Uganda is - more than ever - a country in transition. As home to the world's second youngest population, we know that young people in Uganda can and should play a leading role in this development process. 

Click the pins for an overview of Restless Development in Uganda.

DEVELOPMENT IN UGANDA

Uganda has made significant strides towards meeting many of the Millennium Development Goals (MDGs) and is among the world’s top performers in MDG progress to date. Since the 1980s, the country has moved from recovery and reconstruction towards sustainable growth and poverty reduction. Uganda has posted strong economic growth (over 8% in recent years declining to 5% post global financial crisis).

Despite these encouraging signs, unemployment and underemployment remain particularly persistent. Young people are disproportionately affected, with 80% of 15-24 year olds in Uganda currently unemployed. To maintain current employment rates, Uganda’s employed labour force must double in less than ten years.

Persistent conflict and insurgency over the past two decades have disrupted the lives of over 4 million Ugandans. As the country continues its rehabilitation and development, it’s essential that Uganda’s vast resource of young people is included in decision-making processes to a far greater degree than is currently the case.

FIND OUT MORE

Download the Restless Development Uganda Strategic Plan 2011-2015 and find out more about what we will achieve in Uganda over the next five years, and how we will do it.