Uganda

Post-war economic opportunities in northern Uganda

Implications for women’s empowerment and political participation
Josephine Ahikire
Aramanzan Madanda
Christine Ampaire
July, 2012
International Alert
54 pages
London, UK
978-1-906677-27-5

This report sets out to examine and understand the position of women in the peace economy and politics, and the interaction between their increased economic power and their participation in political and public life in northern Uganda. Women have played a key role in the region’s economic recovery after the war, enabling them to increase their income significantly; however, not at a level which would allow them to achieve economic security, and break free from the cycle of economic survival and merely meeting practical needs.

This report examines the position of women in the peace economy and politics of northern Uganda, and the interaction between their increased economic power and their participation in political and public life.

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Women’s political participation and economic empowerment in post-conflict countries

Lessons from the Great Lakes region in Africa

The Great Lakes region has in the last ten to fifteen years seen an increase in women’s representation and involvement in politics and the public sphere, a positive outcome of the region’s peace processes and political transitions.

Cloe Clayton
Fri, 21/09/2012

Women's political participation and economic empowerment in post-conflict countries

Lessons from the Great Lakes region in Africa
International Alert
EASSI
July, 2012
International Alert
52 pages
London, UK
978-1-906677-28-2

One of the positive outcomes of recent peace processes in Africa’s Great Lakes region has been the increased involvement of women in the public sphere, primarily thanks to the adoption of quota systems for female representation. Women have had some success in influencing official peace processes in the region, ensuring provisions for women’s rights were made. They have been actively engaged as both voters and candidates in elections, but few are elected.

Recommendations for civil society, governments and the international community to strengthen women’s political participation and economic empowerment in Africa's Great Lakes region.

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Heritage Oil arbitration case in London deprives Ugandan citizens of right to information

Joint press release

International Alert started working with local organisations in Uganda’s oil regions in 2008, to promote greater awareness and understanding about the oil sector.

Improved information flow between local communities, the government and oil companies is crucial in promoting transparency in the sector, minimising the harmful potential for escalating rumours and fears.

In support of its wider objective to harness the potential of oil to contribute to peace and development in Uganda, Alert has therefore jointly signed the following statement:

Richard Businge, Country Manager Uganda
Wed, 29/08/2012

Peace Talks

Our 2011 Annual Report

International Alert is proud to present its new annual report, “Peace Talks”, which looks back at Alert’s work and impact in 2011 – when Alert celebrated its 25th year – using dialogue as a theme.

Wed, 04/07/2012

Peace Talks

Annual Report 2011
International Alert
July, 2012
International Alert
30 pages
London, UK
978-1-906677-92-3

International Alert is proud to present its new annual report, “Peace Talks”, which looks back at Alert’s work and impact in 2011 – when Alert celebrated its 25th year – using dialogue as a theme.

International Alert is proud to present its new annual report, “Peace Talks”, which looks back at Alert’s work and impact in 2011 – when Alert celebrated its 25th year – using dialogue as a theme.

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Oil for peace in Uganda

Dialogue for empowerment

From Alert's 2011 Annual Report

Tue, 26/06/2012

Alert contributes to establishing a Committee on Women in Cross-border Trade

Improving conditions for women traders in the Great Lakes

In the context of an ongoing programme on Women’s Economic Empowerment, Alert co-organised a regional workshop with the Economic Community of the Great Lakes (CEPGL) and UN WOMEN on April 25th – 27th in Gisenyi, Rwanda.

Maria Lange
Thu, 31/05/2012

Defining Theories of Change

Peacebuilding with Impact
CARE
International Alert
January, 2012
CARE
14 pages
London, UK

This report focuses on how theories of change can improve the effectiveness of peacebuilding interventions. A review of 19 peacebuilding projects in three conflict-affected countries found that the process of articulating and reviewing theories of change adds rigour and transparency, clarifies project logic, highlights assumptions that need to be tested, and helps identify appropriate participants and partners. However, the approach has limitations, including the difficulty of gathering theory-validating evidence.

This report discusses how theories of change can improve the effectiveness of peacebuilding interventions, reviewing 19 projects in three conflict-affected countries.

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Oil and Gas Laws in Uganda

A Legislators' Guide
International Alert
May, 2011
International Alert
46 pages
London, UK
978-906677-88-6

The current phase of oil exploration in Uganda offers a unique opportunity to alleviate poverty and create broad-based development and improved standards of living across the country.

A framework for managing oil exploration in Uganda with the aim of becoming a helpful tool for legislators.

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Contributing to a peace economy in northern Uganda

A guide for investors
International Alert
June, 2009
International Alert
74 pages
London, UK

This guide provides information and advice primarily for investors that are new to northern Uganda, to assist them in making the right approach to ensure success, maximising both their profit and their contribution to peace and development in the troubled region. It identifies key steps investors can take to ensure their business contributes to a peace economy and avoids aggravating tensions

This guide provides information and advice primarily for investors that are new to northern Uganda, and identifies key steps investors can take to ensure their business contributes to a peace economy.

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Uganda

Uganda

International Alert has a political economy approach to conflict at the core of its peacebuilding strategy in Uganda. The political economy focus has enabled Alert to carve out a distinctive niche since starting work in the country in 2007. This approach helps to reveal the way in which unequal and ethnically charged control and distribution of resources and economic opportunities contribute to escalating conflict in Uganda, with control of the economy at the root of the mounting tensions.

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Uganda
1° 29' 34.3428" N, 32° 19' 2.5788" E

The role of the private sector in Uganda's electoral process

Alert and the Northern Uganda Business Forum for Peace

On 9th August 2010, Alert convened business leaders from Acholi and Lango sub-regions of Northern Uganda for a meeting titled “Business and Peace in Uganda: Lessons from Sri Lanka and Kenya” aimed at exploring the role of the private sector in ensuring a peaceful electoral process in the 2011 presidential and parliamentary election in Uganda.

Jessie Banfield
Sun, 20/02/2011

Promoting conflict-sensitive economic recovery in Northern Uganda

Alert's District Dialogue Series reaches Amuru and Kitgum Districts

International Alert recently facilitated two discussion fora in Northern Uganda’s districts of Amuru and Kitgum, which brought together stakeholders from different sectors of Uganda’s society and local communities to promote peacebuilding as part of the economic recovery of Northern Uganda.

In Amuru, the discussion focused on creating an understanding between oil companies and local communities; while in Kitgum, participants discussed how local business leaders can be key stakeholders in building peace at the local level.

Robinah Kajwenge
Tue, 26/01/2010

Women, peace and security

International Alert attends the 54th session of the United Nations Commission on the Status of Women

International Alert recently attended the 54th session of the United Nations Commission on the Status of Women which undertook a 15-year review and appraisal of the Beijing Declaration and Platform for Action (BPfA).

In partnership with the Eastern Africa Sub-Regional Support Initiative for the Advancement of Women (EASSI), Alert organised a panel discussion to present the preliminary results of a joint research project on the nature and impact of women’s political participation currently being carried out in the Great Lakes Region of Africa.

Communications
Mon, 29/03/2010
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