Uganda and debt Flashcards
(7 cards)
1
Q
What did Uganda’s debt total to in 1992?
A
$1.9 billion and it was unable to repay these
2
Q
In 2000, Uganda was one one of the first countries to benefit from…
A
Debt write offs by the IMF and WB through the HIPC initiative
3
Q
What did government spending rise by in Uganda?
A
20%
4
Q
What free service was introduced in Uganda?
A
Free primary schooling was introduced which meant 5 million extra children now attend school
5
Q
Before debt relief, the enrolment rate was __%. By 2015, it was __%
A
62%, 93%
6
Q
Before debt relief, __% more boys went to school than girls. By 2015 the difference was 2%
A
20%
7
Q
What has increased due to debt relief?
A
Uganda’s GDP has significantly increased
