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Uganda’s 10.2% Growth Ambition Faces World Bank Reality Check

2026-10-16T13:40:22.000Z

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From Nile Post · Latest (Uganda)

Uganda is targeting 10.2% economic growth in 2026/27, but a lower World Bank forecast has reignited debate over oil revenues, tax collection and whether ambitious economic targets will translate into jobs and higher household incomes.

World Bank Group President Jim Yong Kim, United Nations Secretary-General, Ban Ki-moon and the DRC Speaker of National Assembly are surrounded by media
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Places: Uganda

Institutions: World Bank

Topics: World Bank

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  1. Nile Post · Latest (Uganda) — Uganda’s 10.2% Growth Ambition Faces World Bank Reality Check