President Museveni told African countries to make their development plans themselves through local solutions. He thinks outside help can't guarantee lasting progress in Africa. He made these comments at the Africa Regional Forum on Sustainable Development, which was happening at Munyonyo in Kampala. The President bragged about how Uganda's economy grew 6% even after Western countries cut aid because of anti-gay laws.
Museveni discussed Uganda's economic history since 1900, when the British took over. He explained that the economy changed from traditional farming to small modern sectors based on raw exports like coffee, cotton, copper, tobacco, tea, and tourism. When his government took power in 1986, they had to rebuild everything from scratch. The NRM expanded coffee exports from 3 million bags to 9 million today.
Museveni claimed that one acre of land could create jobs for fifteen people through intensive farming. He said that with just 7 million acres, Uganda could create 105 million jobs—more than double the population! The President warned that just growing without transforming leads to endless underdevelopment. UN representatives at the forum stressed the importance of fighting climate change, removing trade barriers, supporting women, and addressing the debt problems facing African nations.
Museveni discussed Uganda's economic history since 1900, when the British took over. He explained that the economy changed from traditional farming to small modern sectors based on raw exports like coffee, cotton, copper, tobacco, tea, and tourism. When his government took power in 1986, they had to rebuild everything from scratch. The NRM expanded coffee exports from 3 million bags to 9 million today.
Museveni claimed that one acre of land could create jobs for fifteen people through intensive farming. He said that with just 7 million acres, Uganda could create 105 million jobs—more than double the population! The President warned that just growing without transforming leads to endless underdevelopment. UN representatives at the forum stressed the importance of fighting climate change, removing trade barriers, supporting women, and addressing the debt problems facing African nations.
