ABSTRACT

Christina Welter

Uganda is a country stuck in transition. In the past decade, improvements have been made throughout sectors of country. However, development theorists and political economists argue that Uganda must overcome local and global power dynamics in order to break free from poverty and move forward on a path of development. This paper will first review transition patterns in Uganda within the economic, epidemiological, demographic, and educational sectors. First, this will provide an overview of past changes and future projections, highlighting problems within each sector. Secondly, this paper will discuss the local and global factors that may inhibit Uganda from improving living standards for its people. It is these powers and inequalities that prevent Uganda’s future development. Finally, this paper concludes with several policy changes that could be used as a catalyst for change in Uganda.