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1. Functionality of Sector Working Groups in Uganda

Author:
Elijah Dickens Mushemeza and Emmanuel Keith Kisaame
Publication Date:
09-2020
Content Type:
Working Paper
Institution:
Advocates Coalition for Development and Environment (ACODE)
Abstract:
This paper assessed the functionality of the Sector Working Groups (SWGs) in Uganda for insights into the on-going policy developments in selected Sectors. The paper unravels the operational dynamics of the SWGs, their successes, and the challenges they have encountered. It then makes recommendations on how the functionality of SWGs could be improved.
Topic:
Development, Budget, and Domestic Policy
Political Geography:
Uganda and Africa

2. Assessing Capacities for Local Economic Development in Uganda

Author:
Susan Namirembe Kavuma, Assumpta Tibamwenda, Elijah Dickens Mushemeza, George Bogere, Lillian Tamale, Eugene Gerald Ssemakula, and Jonas Mbabazi
Publication Date:
09-2020
Content Type:
Working Paper
Institution:
Advocates Coalition for Development and Environment (ACODE)
Abstract:
This report presents the findings and discussions of Local Economic Development (LED) practices in nine districts of Northern Uganda that included: Adjumani, Amuru, Arua, Kitgum, Lira, Omoro, Oyam, and Yumbe. The analysis provides insights into implementation of LED policies, and the level of preparedness of the districts to implement the policy as a tool for economic transformation and development. LED was conceptualised as a process or development model where Local Governments, the private sector, and the community, are jointly and collectively engaged in identification, mobilization and management of resources at the local level. LED is therefore intended to create conducive environments for investment, increased household incomes, and higher revenues for Local Governments.
Topic:
Development, Economics, Governance, and Local
Political Geography:
Uganda and Africa

3. What Matters When it Comes to Adopting Local Content? A Comparative Analysis of Success Factors in Africa and Latin America

Author:
Elijah Dickens Mushemeza, John Okiira, Marcela Morales, and Juan Jose Herrera
Publication Date:
04-2017
Content Type:
Research Paper
Institution:
Advocates Coalition for Development and Environment (ACODE)
Abstract:
Local content is a development strategy aimed at increasing the benefits from the oil and gas sector and translate them to other sectors of the economy. While this strategy has been widely adopted in Africa and Latin America there is little we know beyond specific country cases and the reasons why local content strategies have or have not been successful in these cases. Mapping these factors is challenging since every country exists under particular conditions and these factors might function differently depending on the context. In this paper we attempt to identify some common factors by comparing the experiences of countries that have achieved successful local content outcomes. To do so we looked at the experiences of 7 Latin American and 7 African countries in order to analyse the factors present across all these cases and that can help explaining the achievement of positive local content outcomes. We argue that using a comparative strategy makes it possible to identify conditions that are present across cases that are very different from one another in many important respects, but that have all managed to achieve success in the implementation of local content frameworks. Since these common factors exist in such different contexts and yet lead to similar outcomes, we have some confidence that we can make policy recommendations for other countries and regions based on the findings of our analysis.
Topic:
Development, Oil, Gas, and Economy
Political Geography:
Uganda, Africa, and Latin America

4. Local Content Frameworks in the African Oil and Gas Sector: Lessons from Angola and Chad

Author:
Elijah Dickens Mushemeza and John Okiira
Publication Date:
01-2016
Content Type:
Working Paper
Institution:
Advocates Coalition for Development and Environment (ACODE)
Abstract:
This paper seeks to identify the main characteristics and outcomes of local content frameworks (LCFs) in African oil and gas producing countries. This research is based on the hypothesis that the more specifi c the /CFs, the Eetter the outcomes. 7he study adopts a comparative case study approach based on experiences in seven African countries (Angola, Chad, Equatorial Guinea, Ghana, Nigeria, Tanzania and Uganda) with aim of understanding the broader context and trends. To achieve this objective, a reJional cataloJue of /CFs and practices is developed in order to fi ll the NnoZledJe gap about local content experiences in Africa. The cases of Angola and Chad are explored in greater detail in order to identify additional factors that may shape the outcomes of LCFs. 7he research reveals tZo main fi ndinJs. First, all seven countries in the study have implemented LCFs to promote local employment, skills development and national industry participation. However, only Angola, Ghana and Nigeria have developed specifi c local content policy, leJislation and contracts for the oil and Jas sector. 6econd, there appears to Ee a direct correlation EetZeen specifi city of /CFs and the outcomes achieved. Countries Zith more specifi c /CFs such as AnJola and 1iJeria tend to produce Eetter outcomes Zhile those Zith less specifi c frameZorNs ETuatorial Guinea, Tanzania and Uganda, for example) produce weaker outcomes.
Topic:
Development, Oil, Natural Resources, Gas, and Policymaking
Political Geography:
Africa, Angola, and Chad