This web page presents information about the work of the IMF in Uganda, including the activities of the IMF Resident Representative Office. Additional information can be found on the Uganda and IMF country page, including IMF reports and Executive Board documents that deal with Uganda.
At a Glance
- Current IMF membership: 190 countries
- Uganda joined the Fund on September 27, 1963.
- Quota: SDR 361 million
- Outstanding loans: None
- The last Article IV Executive Board Consultation was on May 1, 2019 (Country Report 19/125).
- The Fund has maintained a resident representative in Uganda since July 1982.
Office Activities
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The IMF’s Resident Representative Office in Uganda is recruiting a Local Economist.
Applicants should submit a CV (strictly no more than two pages) and cover letter (strictly no more than one page), both in PDF format, to [email protected] with the subject line “Local Economist Application” by the 8th of October 2024; early applications are encouraged and will be considered on a rolling basis. Please include your email address and mobile phone number(s) on the CV. No other documents should be submitted at this stage. Applications which do not comply with the above instructions will not be considered. Only candidates selected for an interview will be contacted individually.
September 24, 2024
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Uganda hosted one of its favorite foreign visitors.
Dr. Jane Goodall, the world’s most venerated primatologist and anthropologist, author of 16 books and 11 children’s books, honored us with her presence in Kampala during which she held a public lecture and joined dignitaries in the celebration of the 25th anniversary of her chimpanzee sanctuary.
August 21, 2023
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Memorial Lecture in Honor of the Late Professor Emmanuel Tumusiime-Mutebile
by Abebe Aemro Selassie, Director, IMF African Department
January 27, 2023
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Business Perspective TV Interview with Resident Representative, Izabela Karpowicz.
December 5, 2022
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Interview with resident representative, Izabela Karpowicz, on REO messages to Uganda.
November 29, 2022
Fraudulent Scam Emails Using the Name of the IMF
We would like to bring to the notice of the general public that several variants of financial scam letters purporting to be sanctioned by the International Monetary Fund (IMF) or authored by high ranking IMF officials are currently in circulation, and may appear on official letterhead containing the IMF logo. The scam letters instruct potential victims to contact the IMF for issuance of a “Certificate of International Capital Transfer” or other forms of approval, to enable them receives large sums of monies as beneficiaries. The contact e-mail information is always BOGUS and unsuspecting individuals are then requested to send their personal banking details which the scammers utilize for their fraudulent activities.For more information please see Fraudulent Scam Emails Using the Name of the IMF
Uganda and the IMF
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September 27, 2024
Series:High Level Summary Technical Assistance Report No. 2024/033
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September 11, 2024
Series:Country Report No. 2024/291
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September 11, 2024
Series:Country Report No. 2024/290
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IMF Executive Board Concludes the 2024 Article IV Consultation with Uganda
September 9, 2024
IMF Executive Board Concludes the 2024 Article IV Consultation with Uganda
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March 18, 2024
Series:Country Report No. 2024/077
Regional Economic Outlook
April 19, 2024
A Tepid and Pricey RecoveryAfter four turbulent years, the outlook for sub-Saharan Africa is gradually improving. Growth will rise from 3.4 percent in 2023 to 3.8 percent in 2024, with nearly two thirds of countries anticipating higher growth. Economic recovery is expected to continue beyond this year, with growth projections reaching 4.0 percent in 2025. Additionally, inflation has almost halved, public debt ratios have broadly stabilized, and several countries have recently issued Eurobonds, ending a two-year hiatus from international markets. However, not all is favorable and risks to the outlook remain tilted to the downside. The funding squeeze persists as the region’s governments continue to grapple with financing shortages, high borrowing costs, and impending debt repayments. Amid the challenges, sub-Saharan African countries will need additional support from the international community to develop a more inclusive, sustainable, and prosperous future.
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Departmental Papers on Africa
The Departmental African Paper Series covers research on sub-Saharan Africa conducted by International Monetary Fund (IMF) staff, particularly on issues of broad regional or cross-country interest. The views expressed in these papers are those of the author(s) and do not necessarily represent the views of the IMF, its Executive Board, or IMF Management.