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UGANDA SINCE INDEPENDENCE (1962-2002)

UGANDA SINCE INDEPENDENCE (1962-2002). Presentation at Center for Adult Learning and Literacy Jane Egau Okou Ph.D Candidate, Workforce Education & Development April 2003. About Myself. Born from a peasant family of 11 kids Married with 2 children (5 and 9)

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UGANDA SINCE INDEPENDENCE (1962-2002)

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  1. UGANDA SINCE INDEPENDENCE (1962-2002) Presentation at Center for Adult Learning and Literacy Jane Egau Okou Ph.D Candidate, Workforce Education & Development April 2003

  2. About Myself • Born from a peasant family of 11 kids • Married with 2 children (5 and 9) • My husband is a university lecturer • I am a Senior Education Officer, MOES • First came as a Humphrey Fellow in 2001 • Currently a Ph.D student in WFED

  3. Background • Located in the Eastern Part of Africa • Bordered by Rwanda, Burundi, Tanzania, Kenya, Sudan, and Congo. • It is a landlocked country • It has a population of 24.6 million • Land size is about 240,000 sq miles

  4. Political History • Was a British colony from 1898 – 1962 • Gained independence 9-10-1962 • Six presidents have ruled since then • Worst years in history – (1971-1979) • Currently stable in most parts of the country • Not very good external relations with Rwanda and DRC.

  5. Economy • Wars affected seriously economy • Among the poorest countries in the world • Good economic policies at present • Very rich in natural resources. • Predominantly agricultural economy • Currently growing at about 6% per year

  6. Education • Education system is 7-4-2-(3-5) years • Traditionally education was for boys • Top priority of government at present • Literacy rates improved from 35% to 65% • School enrolment increased from 2.3- 7 m children due to UPE program • Education of girls has become significant

  7. Culture • Marriage practices • Dress codes • Food • Character

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