Advancing the Ugandan economy : a personal account / Ezra Sabiti Suruma.

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Suruma, Ezra Sabiti, 1945- author.

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Economic development--Uganda.

Economic development.

Uganda--Economic policy.

Uganda.

Uganda--Economic conditions--1979-.

Physical Description:

1 online resource (234 p.)

Edition:

1st ed.

Place of Publication:

Washington, District of Columbia : Brookings Institution Press, 2014.

Language Note:

English

Summary:

The first twenty-five years of Uganda's independence from British colonial rule were characterized by internal conflicts, dictatorship, and economic disintegration. Sincethen, the country has benefited from relative political and economic stability and economic growth. Advancing the Ugandan Economy is an account of the remarkable policychanges that took place from 1986 to 2012 and their effect in contrast with the turbulent, violent events after independence.Author Ezra Suruma demonstrates that African countries can achieve economic stability and sustain rapid growth when they meet at least t

Contents:

Introduction: a journey through Uganda's turbulent times

A new paradigm for governance

The transformation of politics: beyond the ruling party

Historical overview of the Ugandan state and economy, 1950-2010

Ideological uncertainty and economic reform

Reforming foreign exchange management

Transforming the Bank of Uganda

Reform of the export sector: coffee

Financial sector reform: negotiating with the Bretton Woods institutions

The struggle for Uganda Commercial Bank

The issue of rural banking and microfinance institutions

Pension reform and social security

The rural development strategy

Attempting agricultural reform: the cotton subsector

Trends in agricultural output in Uganda: 1961-2007

Improving Africa's agricultural infrastructure

The introduction of tea production in southwestern Uganda: a case study in community development

Oil: blessing or curse?

Private enterprise in Uganda: challenges and opportunities

Observations and comments on aid

Fast-tracking East African integration

Job creation and housing demand in Uganda: an innovative synergy

Summary: Uganda's past and future

Appendix A. the parish model operational plan

Appendix B. an innovative approach to job creation: estimates as a basis for discussion.

Notes:

Includes bibliographical references and index.

Includes index.

Description based on print version record.

ISBN:

9780815725909

0815725906

OCLC:

877038772