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In succeeding years, supporters of a centralized state struggled with those in favor of a loose federation and a strong role for tribally-based local kingdoms. Political maneuvering climaxed in February 1966, when Prime Minister Milton Obote suspended the constitution and unspecified all government powers, removing the positions of president and vice president.
On Jan. 25, 1971, Colonel Amin deposed President Obote. Obote went into exile in Tanzania. Amin expelled Asian residents and launched a reign of terror against Ugandan opponents, torturing and killing tens of thousands. In 1976, he had himself proclaimed "President for Life."
After a coup against Amin, that was led by Obote, On July 27, 1985, army troops staged another coup and took over the government. Obote fled into exile. The military regime installed Gen. Tito Okello as chief of state.
The National Resistance Army (NRA), an anti-Obote group led by Yoweri Museveni, kept fighting after it had been excluded from the new regime. It seized Kampala on Jan. 29, 1986, and Museveni was declared president.
In July 2005, parliament amended the constitution to eliminate term limits, thus allowing President Museveni another term in office. In August, a multi-party political system was reinstituted after a 19-year absence. In Feb. 2006, Museveni was reelected with 59% of the vote. Musveni was elected to a fourth term in Feb. 2011 elections, taking 68.4% of the vote.
Political System
The President of Uganda, currently Yoweri Kaguta Museveni, is both head of state and head of government. The President appoints a Vice President, currently Edward Ssekandi, and a prime minister, currently Amama Mbabazi, who aid him in governing. The parliament is formed by the National Assembly, which has 332 members. 104 of these members are nominated by interest groups, including women and the army. The remaining members are elected for five-year terms during general elections.
Political parties in Uganda were restricted in their activities beginning in 1986, in a measure ostensibly designed to reduce sectarian violence.
Uganda is divided into districts, spread across four administrative regions: Northern, Eastern, Central (Kingdom of Buganda) and Western. The districts are subdivided into counties. A number of districts have been added in the past few years, and eight others were added on 1 July 2006 plus others added in 2010. There are now over 100 districts. Most districts are named after their main commercial and administrative towns. Each district is divided into sub-districts, counties, sub-counties, parishes and villages. Political subdivisions in Uganda are officially served and united by the Uganda Local Governments Association (ULGA), a voluntary and non-
profit body which also serves as a forum for support and guidance for Ugandan sub-national governments.
Memberships
Uganda is a member of United Nations, African Development Bank Group , African Union, Group of 77, International Atomic Energy Agency, World Trade Organization, Organization of Islamic Cooperation, Islamic Development Bank, and United Nations Conference on Trade and Development (UNCTAD).
Basic Facts
Capital City Kampala
Population 36.35 Million
Total Area 236,040 km², (91,135 sq miles)
Languages English, Swahili, Luganda,
Religion Roman catholic (41%), Anglican (40%), Islam (5%), Other beliefs (14%)
Political System Presidential system, Republic, Democracy
Current President Yoweri Museveni
Currency Ugandan shilling
Health
Uganda's elimination of user fees at state health facilities in 2001 has resulted in an 80% increase in visits; over half of this increase is from the poorest 20% of the population. This policy has been cited as a key factor in helping Uganda achieve its Millennium Development Goals.
Health Indicators 2012
Under 5 mortality rate (per 1000) 99
Life expectancy at birth (years) 54.5
Expenditure on Health ( % of GDP)(2010) 9
Number of Hospitals beds (Per 1000) 0.39
Number of Physicians (Per 1000) 0.12
People living with HIV (Million)(2009) 1.2
Number of HIV Deaths (2009) 64000
Education
The system of education in Uganda has a structure of 7 years of primary education, 6 years of secondary education (divided into 4 years of lower secondary and 2 years of upper secondary school), and 3 to 5 years of post-secondary education. The present system has existed since the early 1960s. Although some primary education is compulsory under law, in many rural communities this is not observed as many families feel they cannot afford costs such as uniforms and equipment.
Education Indicators 2012
Public Expenditure on Education (% of GDP) 3.2
Expected Years of Schooling 11.1
Adult Literacy Rate (% aged 15 and above) 73.2
Number of Primary Teachers (000) 168
Number of Primary Schools 17127
Pupil teacher ratio 49
Economy
Consistently ranked among Africa’s fastest growing economies since 1986, Uganda has experienced a steady expansion of infrastructure and a corresponding increase in international investment and tourism.
For decades, Uganda's economy suffered from devastating economic policies and instability, leaving Uganda as one of the world's poorest countries. The country has commenced economic reforms and growth has been robust. In 2008, Uganda recorded 7% growth despite the global downturn and regional instability. Inflation ran at 240% in 1987 and 42% in June 1992, and was 5.1% in 2003.
Between 1990 and 2001, the economy grew because of continued investment in the rehabilitation of infrastructure, improved incentives for production and exports, reduced inflation and gradually improved domestic security.
Business Environment
Uganda’s overall Doing Business 2012 ranking was 123, recording a 4 point decrease from 2011. The most significant decrease was recorded in the Paying Taxes indicator, where the country dropped 25 spots. According to the latest Enterprise Surveys (2006), the top obstacle to running a business in Uganda is electricity. Firms in Uganda reported that 10.7 power outages per month were typical with large losses in production and sales. Of the 33 sectors covered by the Investing
across Sectors indicators, 32 are fully open to foreign equity ownership in Uganda. In the banking sector, Ugandan Financial Institutions Act (2004) specifies that a single shareholder, foreign or domestic, cannot hold more than 49% of the shares of a local bank. If a foreign bank is held and controlled by more than a single shareholder, there is no restriction on its equity participation in a local bank. While electricity generation and distribution are open to foreign companies, foreign investment is not allowed in the electricity transmission sector.
Uganda’s economic freedom score is 61.9, making it the 78th freest economy in the 2012 Index. Its score is 0.2 points higher than last year due to improvements in monetary freedom and the control of government spending. Uganda is ranked 8th out of 46 countries in the Sub-Saharan Africa region, and its overall score is above the world average.
GDP
Natural Resources
Uganda has substantial natural resources, including fertile soils, regular rainfall, and sizable mineral deposits of copper and cobalt. The country has largely untapped reserves of both crude oil and natural gas.
Main import commodities of Uganda include capital equipment, vehicles, petroleum, medical supplies, and cereals. The total value of imports was $3.169 billion in 2012.
Exports
Main export commodities of Uganda include coffee, fish and fish products, tea, cotton, flowers, horticultural products, and gold. The total value of exports was $5.187 billion in 2012.