Press Release
United States and Uganda sign $246 million Development Assistance Agreement
Assistant Secretary of State for African Affairs Johnnie Carson and Acting Minister of Finance, Planning, and Economic Development Ruth Nankabirwa dedicated $246 million (461 billion UGS) in U.S. development assistance for Uganda during a signing ceremony at State House on October 24. President Museveni presided over the event. The agreement highlights the enduring strength of the U.S.-Uganda bilateral partnership. The support provided by the U.S. through this agreement will be implemented by the U.S. Agency for International Development and will improve the health and standard of living of millions of Ugandans. It will advance Uganda's development goals as enshrined in the Poverty Eradication Action Plan (PEAP), the Peace Recovery and Development Plan for Northern Uganda (PRDP) and the National Development Plan (NDP).
Over $170 million (319 billion UGS) will be used to support the health and education sectors in Uganda. Funds will be used to address the HIV/AIDS pandemic, fight tuberculosis, assist in eradicating malaria, elevate maternal and child health, improve family planning and reproductive health services, and promote basic education for millions of Ugandans.
Over $35 million (65.7 billion UGS) will expand sustainable economic opportunities for Ugandan farmers, encourage trade and investment, promote private sector competitiveness, and assist in conserving the environment. These funds will reach more than two million people.
Over $30 million (57.2 billion UGS) will contribute to post-conflict economic recovery for the 1.8 million internally displaced persons returning to or near their homes in northern Uganda.
Over $7 million (14 billion UGS) will be used for more effective and participatory governance through consensus building and support to civil society. Funds will also be used to contribute to conflict mitigation and reconciliation activities.