Advancing the Ugandan Economy: A Personal Account

Contents

Foreword ix Henry Krabbendam Acknowledgments xv 1 Introduction: A Journey through Uganda’s Turbulent Times 1 2 A New Paradigm for Governance 7 3 The Transformation of Politics: Beyond the Ruling Party 12 4 A Historical Overview of the Ugandan State and Economy, 1950–2010 18 5 Ideological Uncertainty and Economic Reform 26 6 Reforming Foreign Exchange Management 35 7 Transforming the Bank of Uganda 45 8 Reform of the Export Sector: Coffee 55 9 Financial Sector Reform: Negotiating with the Bretton Woods Institutions 62 10 The Struggle for Uganda Commercial Bank 67 11 The Issue of Rural Banking and Microfinance Institutions 76 Contents vii 00-2589-3 FM:Cels 2262-5 3/25/14 4:01 PM Page vii 12 Pension Reform and Social Security 83 13 The Rural Development Strategy 98 14 Reform and Revitalization of Productivity in the Agricultural Sector 106 15 Improving Africa’s Agricultural Infrastructure 122 16 The Introduction of Tea Production in Southwestern Uganda: A Case Study in Community Development 127 17 Oil: Blessing or Curse? 135 18 Private Enterprise in Uganda: Challenges and Opportunities 147 19 Observations and Comments on Aid 165 20 Fast-Tracking East African Integration 174 21 Job Creation and Housing Demand in Uganda: An Innovative Synergy 180 22 Summary: Uganda’s Past and Future 186 Appendixes A The Parish Model Operational Plan 199 B An Innovative Approach to Job Creation: Estimates as a Basis for Discussion 201 Index 205 viii Contents 00-2589-3 FM:Cels 2262-5 3/25/14 4:01 PM Page viii ...