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On March 29, 2007 Uganda and the MCC signed a two-year, $10.4 million threshold program focused on decreasing public-sector corruption, particularly in public procurement. While the government of Uganda had already made significant progress towards creating a legal and institutional framework required to reduce corruption, public-sector corruption remained pervasive. The threshold program worked to combat corruption by improving public procurement, audit, and financial management practices. Additionally, the program helped build capacity to allow for more effective follow-up of reported malpractice and strengthened the role of civil society in monitoring corruption. The program concluded on December 31, 2009. Uganda was originally selected for the threshold program in FY2005. Learn more about the MCC's threshold program.
For comparison, review Uganda's most recent Poverty Reduction Strategy Paper (PRSP).
Country Eligibility
In the FY2011 selection process, Uganda scored above the median on four of six Ruling Justly indicators (failing the control of corruption hard hurdle), two of five Investing in People indicators, and five of six Economic Freedom indicators. Uganda is a low income country (LIC).
Review Uganda's performance on the FY2011 selection indicators
Review Uganda's performance on the FY2010 selection indicators
Review Uganda's performance on the FY2009 selection indicators
Review Uganda's performance on the FY2008 selection indicators
Review Uganda's performance on the FY2007 selection indicators
Review Uganda's performance on the FY2006 selection indicators
Review Uganda's performance on the FY2005 selection indicators
Review Uganda's performance on the FY2004 selection indicators
Learn more about the MCC's country selection process
Country Facts
Data are for 2009 (or most recent year available)
| Per capita income (GNI, current USD) |
$460 |
| Poverty rate ($2 a day) |
75.6% |
| GDP growth |
7.1% |
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Population, total |
32,709,865 |
| Rural population (% of total) |
87% |
| Life expectancy |
53 yrs |
| Literacy rates |
75% |
Uganda Country Brief from the World Bank
Other U.S. Policies
Review the USAID Uganda Mission website
Review USAID's strategy in Uganda
Other Donors
The top three donors to Uganda in 2009 were:
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Donor
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Gross ODA,
2008-2009 average (USD millions) |
| United States |
360 |
| World Bank IDA |
289 |
| EU Institutions |
193 |
*ODA is official development assistance
Other Resources
U.S. Department of State country profile providing background on Uganda's history and U.S.-Uganda relations