Country profiles for each country practising fgm in africa and the diaspora, and develop a network of. World tvet database uganda january, 2014 the strategic plan 2011 2020 aims to create employable skills and competencies relevant to the labour market. Who country health profile of uganda provides key statistics, information, news, features and journal articles on the country s public health issues and services. Fao priorities in uganda fao has worked in close collaboration with the government of uganda in the quest to eradicate hunger and improve nutrition of its population. The index measures the amount of human capital that a child born today can expect to attain by age 18, given the risks of poor health and poor education. Since 2010, this support is structured through a country programming framework cpf. However, it is only the 2006 and 2011 that covered the entire country. Erce5, pasec1, pirls2, pisa3, sacmeq4 and timss6 learning 4. May 10, 2018 2011 july us deploys special forces personnel to help uganda combat lra rebels. Landlocked uganda has transformed itself from a country with a troubled past to one of relative stability and prosperity. In 2011, 30 percent of the total population is undernourished in uganda. Uganda s economy has grown at a slower pace, reducing its impact on poverty. Grants access to employment and further tertiary studies.
Nutrition profile background ugandas strong economic performance annual gdp growth averaged 7 percent in the 1990s and 2000s, well above the subsaharan average has enabled substantial poverty reduction and progress toward reaching the millennium development goals mdgs. Africa uganda the world factbook central intelligence agency. Global, regional, and national causes of under5 mortality in 2000. Uganda cancer incidence agestandardized cancer mortality trends cancer mortality profile world health organization cancer country profiles, 2014. However, the assisted repatriation and naturalization of tens of thousands of burundian refugees between 2002 and 2014 dramatically reduced the refugee population.
Ugandas demographic profile is one of the countrys most. The country has also had to contend with a brutal 20year insurgency in the north, led by the lords resistance army. Briefing note for countries on the 2019 human development report. Uganda mafap country profile liberalization has created an enabling environment for producers and traders, but several challenges remain. Matters related to personal status including inheritance, marriage, divorce.
The first section presents information on the country. October 2011 morocco mena gender equality profile status of girls and women in the middle east and north africa. Country profile uganda geography uganda is a landlocked country in eastcentral africa. The source of the nile, the worlds longest river, is in uganda. In 1972, then president idi amin, in his drive to return uganda to ugandans, expelled the south asian population that composed a large share of the country s business people and bankers. Data presented here were used in the preparation of the 2019 human development report beyond income, beyond averages, beyond today. Demographic and health survey 2011 the dhs program. While its work in uganda dates back to 1991, cdc established its office there in 2000 and continues to work with the ministry of health to provide highquality hiv prevention and treatment services. Appendix b regional and income group classifications, 2011. The profile also analyses the impact of migration to health, the environment and the socioeconomic development of the country as well as uganda s main migration governance structures.
Since the 1970s, thousands of ugandans have emigrated, mainly to southern africa or the west, for security reasons, to escape poverty, to search for jobs. Uganda 3 uganda maternal and newborn health disparities in 2015, approximately 1,700,000 babies were born in uganda, or around 4,600 every day. Uganda the human capital index hci database provides data at the country level for each of the components of the human capital index as well as for the overall index, disaggregated by gender. Ugandas economy has recently grown at a slower pace, reducing its impact on incomes and poverty reduction. The femalemale ratio for gross enrolment in tertiary education is 0. Sudan, once the largest and one of the most geographically diverse states in africa, split into two countries in july 2011 after the people of the south voted for independence. Englishlanguage dailies include new vision stateowned and daily. Rwanda, a small landlocked country in eastcentral africa, is trying to recover from the ethnic strife that culminated in. Following the recently concluded interviews for the position of field interviewer, field supervisor, statistician and officer editor the annual producer prices for hotels and restaurants services rose by 2. A new report details the results of a recent survey about refugees and host communities to inform the countrys refugee response. The country has received an average of 1,800 south sudanese refugees daily since july 2016. The 2011 human development report, an editorially independent publication commissioned by the united nations development programme, was published in print and on line on november 2nd, 2011.
Icf international provided technical assistance to the project through. We also campaign and advocate locally and internationally to bring change and support community programmes to end fgm. The entire population of uganda is at risk of malaria. Country profile united republic of tanzania tanzania at a glance demography the most recent census set the population of the united republic of tanzania in 2012 at 45 million.
Progress for every child in the sdg era, at sdgreport. In 2011 there were approximately 6 800 vessels of which 97 percent were less than 12 m total length. A complete description of footnotes can be found in the methodological notes available on the report webpage, progress for every child in the sdg era, at sdgreport. Country gender profiles african development bank building. Government policies provide an enabling environment for the private sector thanks to liberalized agricultural markets, and public spending aimed at increasing. This country profile on uganda shows that the overall prevalence of fgm in uganda is low. Purpose the prime purpose of this country profile is. State department country reports on human rights practices sexual orientation 2019 pdf, 2018 pdf, 2017 pdf, 2016 pdf, 2015 pdf, 2014 pdf, 20 pdf, 2012 pdf, 2011 pdf, 2010 pdf congressional research service crs uganda. Uganda is the second largest aquaculture producer in subsaharan africa after nigeria.
Uganda country profile centers for disease control and. The classification of anemia as a public health problem, according to the world health organization, global prevalence of anemia in 2011, is. There has been a gradual increase in political pluralism, but chama cha mapinduzi ccm, the. It is bordered on the west by congo, on the north by the sudan, on the east by kenya, and on the south by tanzania and rwanda. The 2011 uganda demographic and health survey 2011 udhs was implemented by the uganda bureau of statistics from may through december 2011. Agriculture and market support for north west uganda 148,060. Literacy among people aged 1524 is 87 per cent 2010. Zambia was reclassified as a blend country as of 1st january 2014 which opened up considerable access. A new report details the results of a recent survey about refugees and host communities to inform the country s refugee response. Manzo youth european union empowerment project mayep 975,415. In 2016, the country experienced an acute food shortage, with up to 1.
The funding for the 2011 udhs was provided by the government of uganda, usaid, unfpa, unicef, who, irish aid, and the uk government. Female shares of graduates in science, technology, engineering and mathematics programmes at tertiary level % n. Despite its small size, uganda has an extraordinary amount of diversity in both terrestrial and aquatic habitats. Tanzania was africas largest refugeehosting country for decades, hosting hundreds of thousands of refugees from the great lakes region, primarily burundi, over the last fifty years. Ugandas location beside lake victoria and its altitude 900 to 1,500 metres above sea level make its climate. The information captured in the pharmaceutical sector country profile questionnaire will be used by the global fund during grant negotiations and signing, and will also support grant implementation. Ugandas economy has grown at a slower pace, reducing its impact on poverty.
The 2011 uganda demographic and health survey 2011 udhs was designed as a followup to the 198889, 1995, 200001 and 2006 uganda demographic and health surveys with the objective of providing updated estimates of basic demographic and health indicators. Uganda 1988, kampala international university 2001, uganda christian university 1997 and uganda martyrs university 1993. Appendix c the spread of minimum and maximum values by indicator. Uganda, twice the size of pennsylvania, is in east africa. Twelve of uganda s 121 districts host the overwhelming majority of refugees. National strategic plan nsp 200708201112 uganda will comprehensively address. World malaria report 2015 4 the global fund malaria country profile, uganda. The country s landscapes vary from volcanic ranges to savannas to swamps. Uganda progress for every child in the sdg era country prole. Africa uganda the world factbook central intelligence. To order copies of country profile uganda by the economic commission for africa. Uganda pharmaceutical sector country profile questionnaire. The global gender gap report 2011 the world economic forum.
Country profile economy, history and politics of east african nation brought into the news for longrunning rebel movement in the north. The country, which lies across the equator, is divided into three main areasswampy lowlands, a fertile plateau with wooded hills, and a desert region. Uganda subsaharan africa low income050 100% sustainable development goal sdg 4 country profile national context education system 3 6 17 0 2 4 6 8 10 12 14 16 18 preprimary primary lower secondary upper. Area 241,038 sq km 93,072 sq miles languages english official, swahili official, luganda, various bantu and nilotic languages. Uganda has been both a source of refugees and migrants and a host country for refugees. Uganda united nations economic commission for africa. In comparison to many of the other countries in africa in which fgm is. About 92 percent live in settlements alongside the local communities, mainly in northern uganda or west nile adjumani, arua, koboko, moyo, lamwo and yumbe with smaller numbers in central uganda or mid west kiryandongo and hoima and southern uganda or. As in many countries in the region, young people make up a large share of the population.
The presidential elections of 2011, in which museveni will seek. Country profile uganda summary of mpower measures in uganda m p o w e r monitoring smokefree policies cessation programmes health warnings mass media advertising bans taxation cigarettes less affordable since 2008 3 7 39. Explore human development data from around the world using the interactive tools below. Uganda s location beside lake victoria and its altitude 900 to 1,500 metres above sea level make its climate. The southern part of the country includes a substantial portion of lake victoria, shared with kenya. The publication of a series of country profiles is one of the objectives of the international. Adult risk factors females physical inactivity 2010 obesity 2014 household solid fuel use 2012 total 9.
The countrys landscapes vary from volcanic ranges to savannas to swamps. Eligible to teach at the secondary and preuniversity level grades 7 in uganda. Country profiles for each country practising fgm in africa and the diaspora, and develop a network of antifgm organisations to share knowledge, skills and resources. Economy profile of rwanda doing business 2020 indicators in order of appearance in the document starting a business procedures, time, cost and paidin minimum capital to start a limited liability company dealing with construction permits procedures, time and cost to complete all formalities to build a warehouse and the quality control and safety. The new tvet system intends to embrace all ugandans in need of skills, including but not only primary and secondary school leavers. Fao in uganda food and agriculture organization of the. Read more data tools and visualizations country profiles. Uganda country profile presidents malaria initiative.
Background and current conditions congressional research service summary tanzania, an important u. Discover more about cdcs work in tanzania by viewing our detailed country profile pdf icon country overview cdc works with both tanzania s ministry of health, community development, gender, elderly, and children on the mainland and the ministry of health on zanzibar to support hiv testing, prevention, and treatment services and to. Historical data refer to the latest eight time periods. Discover more about cdcs work in uganda by viewing our detailed country profile pdf icon. Uganda with a sizeable mobile market, and strong growth in 3g and 4g connectivity, uganda is an exciting market in which to explore digital identity solutions at significant scale. Background demographics value year total population 000 31,993 2009 total adolescent 1019 population 000 6,277 2009 total under18 population 000 10,997 2009. In addition to the country profile that provides an overview of countries pharmaceutical sectors, the global fund will also use a second. In the five years to 2016, average annual growth was 4. Governments goal is to work with pmisupported countries and partners to further. Created by ana florina pirlea description countryprofile tags last updated 6282019 3. A rapid country profile presents information on the flows and stocks of immigrants in uganda, uganda emigrants and internal migrants within uganda. Uganda is a landlocked country located where seven of africas biogeographic regions converge, making it a country with a high level of biodiversity.
Uganda s economy has recently grown at a slower pace, reducing its impact on incomes and poverty reduction. Under adf12, the performancebased allocation pba for the three years was slightly over ua 101 million usd 141 million. In 1972, then president idi amin, in his drive to return uganda to ugandans, expelled the south asian population that composed a large share of the countrys business people and bankers. It is bordered to the east by kenya, to the north by south sudan, to the west by the democratic republic of the congo, to the southwest by rwanda, and to the south by tanzania. Background, organization, polices and challenges article pdf available in a journal with only 1 volume 11. Aquaculture production in uganda increased from just over 800 tonnes 2000 to 117 600 tonnes in 2015. Since its independence from britain in 1962, the east african nation has. Surive thrive earning environment fair chance rotection 34 g 2012 4 g 2012 6 g 2012 343 2015 na 57 2011. Parliament shall make laws to provide for the facilitation of citizens with disabilities to register and vote. Uganda is likely to continue receiving new refugee arrivals in 2020 due to political instability and violence in neighbouring countries, particularly in burundi, the democratic republic of. The banks zambia country strategy 2011 2015 spanned two adf cycles adf12 and. Female share of employment in senior and middle management % n.
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