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“ Opportunities for DFIs in Uganda” International CEO FORUM VIII Thimphu , BHUTAN. By James R Kanagwa , FCPM, MBA Dec 05, 2011. Presentation structure. Overview of Uganda Key sectors Current situation / challenges Opportunities Conclusion. UGANDA – Key country data.
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“Opportunities for DFIs in Uganda”International CEO FORUM VIIIThimphu , BHUTAN By James R Kanagwa, FCPM, MBA Dec 05, 2011
Presentation structure • Overview of Uganda • Key sectors • Current situation / challenges • Opportunities • Conclusion
UGANDA – Key country data • Population (Total): 33 Million • Adults: 47.6% • Children: 50.2% • Civil Servants: 2% of labour force 10.6 Million • Students: primary 86%,sec 18.7% & Higher learning 2.5% • Agriculture :40% • GDP US$: 13.3Bn • Literacy: 71% • Key Commodités: coffee , Tea , Cotton , Oil (from 2012) • Banks : 23 ; • Language: English
Key sectors • Construction ; Infrastructure and Real estate • Financial Services • Agriculture; coffee , tea , cotton and food crops • Tourism • Health • Oil and Gas • Transport & Communication • Fishing • Mining • Housing • Education
Current situation / challenges • High Inflation;CBR & Bank rates • Forex volatility • Balance of payments deficit ; I-4.5bn: E-2.5bn • Housing Shortage ; backlog >500,000 • Mortgage finance • Trade finance • Power / energy problems ; Load shading
Opportunities • Commercialised Agriculture ; Local & export (Regional & International) • Oil and Gas • Tourism ; USD 500/hr to watch gorillas in Bwindi • Small Scale Industries • Housing Finance ; LTLC • Forestry ; Carbon finance • Health ; Global Fund • Renewable energy
Thank YOU Ends……!