Oil Wealth and Development in Uganda and Beyond

Prospects, Opportunities, and Challenges
Erscheinungsjahr 2020
ISBN: 978-94-6270-200-4
Verlag: Leuven University Press

Buch, Englisch, 394 Seiten, Format (B × H): 156 mm x 234 mm, Gewicht: 600 g

Multidisciplinary perspectives to governance of oil in
African countries

Large quantities of
oil were discovered in the Albertine Rift Valley in Western Uganda in 2006. The
sound management of these oil resources and revenues is undoubtedly one of the
key public policy challenges for Uganda as it is for other African countries with
large oil and/or gas endowments. With oil expected to start flowing in 2021,
the current book analyses how this East African country is preparing for the
challenge of effectively, efficiently, and transparently managing its oil
sector and resources. Adopting a multidisciplinary, comprehensive, and
comparative approach, the book identifies a broad scope of issues that need to
be addressed in order for Uganda to realise the full potential of its oil
wealth for national economic transformation. Predominantly grounded in local
scholarship and including chapters drawing on the experiences of Nigeria, Ghana,
and Kenya, the book blazes a trail on governance of African oil in an era of emerging producers. Oil Wealth and Development in Uganda and Beyond will
be of great interest to social scientists and economic and social policy makers
in oil-producing countries. It is suitable for
course adoption across such disciplines as International/Global Affairs,
Political Economy, Geography, Environmental Studies, Economics, Energy Studies,
Development, Politics, Peace, Security and African Studies.

Contributors: Badru Bukenya (Makerere University), Moses Isabirye
(Busitema University), Wilson Bahati Kazi (Uganda Revenue Authority), Corti
Paul Lakuma (Economic Policy Research Centre), Joseph Mawejje (Economic Policy
Research Centre), Pamela Mbabazi (Uganda National Planning Authority), Martin
Muhangi (independent researcher), Roberts Muriisa (Mbarara University of
Science and Technology), Chris Byaruhanga Musiime (independent researcher),
Germano Mwabu (University of Nairobi), Jackson A. Mwakali (Makerere
University), Tom Owang (Mbarara University of Science and Technology), Joseph
Oloka-Onyango (Makerere University), Peter Quartey (University of Ghana), Peter
Wandera (Transparency International Uganda), Kathleen Brophy (Transparency
International Uganda), Jaqueline Nakaiza (independent researcher), Babra Beyeza
(independent researcher), Jackson Byaruhanga (Bank of Uganda), Emmanuel Abbey
(University of Ghana).

Ebook available in Open Access.
This publication is GPRC-labeled (Guaranteed Peer-Reviewed Content).

Autoren/Hrsg.

Langer, Arnim

Ukiwo, Ukoha

Mbabazi, Pamela

Fachgebiete

• Geowissenschaften Umweltwissenschaften Energieressourcen 
• Wirtschaftswissenschaften Wirtschaftssektoren & Branchen Energie- & Versorgungswirtschaft
• Wirtschaftswissenschaften Volkswirtschaftslehre Internationale Wirtschaft Entwicklungsökonomie & Emerging Markets
• Wirtschaftswissenschaften Wirtschaftssektoren & Branchen Primärer Sektor
• Rechtswissenschaften Öffentliches Recht Energierecht
• Sozialwissenschaften Soziologie | Soziale Arbeit Soziale Gruppen/Soziale Themen Gender Studies, Geschlechtersoziologie

Inhaltsverzeichnis

List of Figures List of Tables ForewordPreface
1. Oil Wealth and Development in Uganda and Beyond: Prospects, Opportunities and Challenges Arnim Langer, Ukoha Ukiwo and Pamela Mbabazi
Part I — Institutional and Regulatory Framework, Policies and Challenges
2. Uganda’s Oil Governance Institutions: Fit for Purpose? Pamela Mbabazi and Martin Muhangi
3. Courting the Oil Curse or Playing by the Rules? An Analysis of the Legal and Regulatory Framework Governing Oil in UgandaJ. Oloka-Onyango
4. Keeping Corruption in Check in Uganda’s Oil Sector? Uganda’s Challenge to Let Everybody Eat, and Not Just the Lucky Few Kathleen Brophy and Peter Wandera
5. Closed but Ordered: How the Political Settlement Shapes Uganda’s Deals with International Oil CompaniesBadru Bukenya and Jaqueline Nakaiza
Part II — Macroeconomic and Fiscal Framework, Policies and Challenges
6. Oil Wealth in Uganda: Analysis of the Macroeconomic Policy FrameworkCorti Paul Lakuma
7. Oil Revenues and Social Development in UgandaJoseph Mawejje
8. Getting a Good Deal? An Analysis of Uganda’s Oil Fiscal Regime Wilson Bahati Kazi
9. Human Resources and Oil in Uganda: An Analysis of Uganda’s Human Resource Development for the Oil Sector Jackson A. Mwakali and Jackson N.M. Byaruhanga
Part III — Other Major Governance Polices and Challenges
10. Environmental Sustainability: An Afterthought or a Key Objective for Uganda’s Oil Sector? Moses Isabirye
11. Land Grabbing in the Albertine Graben: Implications for Women’s Land Rights and the Oil Industry in Uganda Roberts K. Muriisa and Specioza Twinamasiko
12. Expecting Eldorado? An Analysis of Ugandans’ Expectations of Their Country’s Oil WealthByaruhanga Musiime Chris
13. The Management of Social Tensions and Community Grievances in the Albertine Region of Uganda Tom Ogwang
Part IV — International Comparison
14. Nigeria’s Oil Governance Regime: Challenges and PoliciesUkoha Ukiwo
15. Ghana’s Oil Governance Regime: Challenges and PoliciesPeter Quartey and Emmanuel Abbey
16. Kenya’s Oil Governance Regime: Challenges and PoliciesGermano Mwabu
Part V — A Way Forward
17. Oil Wealth and Development in Uganda and Beyond: Conclusions and Policy Recommendations Ukoha Ukiwo, Pamela Mbabazi, and Arnim Langer
Illustration CreditsAbout the authors

Über Autor(innen)

Langer, Arnim
Arnim Langer is director of the Centre for Research on Peace and Development (CRPD), chair holder of the UNESCO Chair in Building Sustainable Peace, and Professor of International Politics at KU Leuven.

Ukiwo, Ukoha
Ukoha Ukiwo is a senior lecturer at the Department of Political and Administrative Studies, University of Port Harcourt.

Mbabazi, Pamela
Pamela Mbabazi is currently the Chair of the National Planning Authority of the Government of Uganda.