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  1. Uganda is currently facing challenges related to climate shocks and environmental decline, alongside issues of national governance and resource management.

Sanitation Deficit Cited as Barrier to Economic Growth in Uganda

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What happened

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Robin Nandy, UNICEF Representative in Uganda, stated that the country cannot achieve sustainable economic transformation while millions remain without basic sanitation. Nearly 35 million people in Uganda lack access to basic sanitation, and only two per cent of public investment in water, sanitation, and hygiene goes to the sector. Basic sanitation coverage in the country stands at 24 per cent.

From allafrica.com

Why it matters

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Nandy argues that investing in water, sanitation, and hygiene is essential for improving people's economic productivity and future prosperity in Uganda. The lack of essential services raises fundamental questions about how the country can achieve sustainable economic transformation while facing challenges related to public health and climate resilience.

Uganda is currently facing challenges related to climate shocks and environmental decline, alongside issues of national governance and resource management.

From allafrica.com

Who's involved

  • UgandaThe geopolitical state where the sanitation and economic issues are discussed.
  • Robin NandyUNICEF Representative and Head of Office in Uganda who made the argument.

Who could feel it

Possible knock-on effects

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  • Ministry of Water and EnvironmentSpeculative

    Could require increased investment in its sector due to the critical gap in water and sanitation coverage.

  • Ministry of HealthSpeculative

    May see increased operational costs because poor sanitation increases preventable diseases and strains health facilities.

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