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National Perspective on How to Integrate Transport Infrastructure in Development StrategiesUGANDA Mrs. Rosetti Nabbumba Nayenga Policy Analyst Poverty Monitoring and Analysis Unit Ministry of Finance, Planning and Economic Development Uganda 256-41-235055 Uganda Policy issues in OECD paper highly relevant Low income: per capita income US$ 324 Landlocked 80% depend on agriculture in rural areas Poverty eradication is the central objective 3rd fastest population growth rate in world – pressure on infrastructure and services Uganda’s population continues to grow rapidly… The Economy Growth rate averaging 6% pa in 1990s; now slowing down to 5.6% p.a; Population below poverty line declined from 56% in 1992 to 34% in 2000; rose to 38% in 2003. Low revenue to GDP ratio at 12.6% Large aid inflows channeled mainly to the social sectors. Expansion in social service provision Emerging policy concerns Structure reforms are complete – enhancing growth, reducing poverty further and achieving some of the MDGs will be more difficult. Social sectors alone cannot lead to poverty reduction. Increased investments are needed in the productive sectors that support agriculture and rural development and private sector development. Inadequate infrastructure – transport, energy, telecommunications - 3rd priority constraint to private investment in Uganda. Transport infrastructure Roads: most dominant transport mode 80% of national roads, 60% of district roads and 20% of urban roads have been rehabilitated. Community access roads in poor state Maintenance backlog – 18% of entire network in poor condition; 62% in warning condition. Transport infrastructure Railways: Very old lines; only 260km of 1,350km is operational. Substantial investments needed. Joint Concession initiated. Water Transport: Under-developed sector. Poor enforcement of regulations. Transport infrastructure Air transport: responsible for export of perishable products; tourism; delivery of relief Increa