UGANDA SINCE INDEPENDENCE (1962-2002) Presentation at Center for Adult Learning and Literacy Jane Egau Okou Ph.D Candidate, Workforce Education & Development.

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UGANDA SINCE INDEPENDENCE ( ) Presentation at Center for Adult Learning and Literacy Jane Egau Okou Ph.D Candidate, Workforce Education & Development April 2003

About Myself Born from a peasant family of 11 kids Married with 2 children (5 and 9) My husband is a university lecturer I am a Senior Education Officer, MOES First came as a Humphrey Fellow in 2001 Currently a Ph.D student in WFED

Background Located in the Eastern Part of Africa Bordered by Rwanda, Burundi, Tanzania, Kenya, Sudan, and Congo. It is a landlocked country It has a population of 24.6 million Land size is about 240,000 sq miles

Political History Was a British colony from 1898 – 1962 Gained independence Six presidents have ruled since then Worst years in history – ( ) Currently stable in most parts of the country Not very good external relations with Rwanda and DRC.

Economy Wars affected seriously economy Among the poorest countries in the world Good economic policies at present Very rich in natural resources. Predominantly agricultural economy Currently growing at about 6% per year

Education Education system is (3-5) years Traditionally education was for boys Top priority of government at present Literacy rates improved from 35% to 65% School enrolment increased from m children due to UPE program Education of girls has become significant

Culture Marriage practices Dress codes Food Character

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