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Deal #1976 Version #56434

Uganda
Created at
2013-02-15
Last update
2016-11-17
Last full update
2022-09-07

Overall comment

Overall comment
Project supported by IFAD funding, Oilpalm Uganda provides $120m, IFAD provides $19m loan. One report states that IFAD is "directly overseeing" the project after providing a $52 million loan. Ugandan government provides $12m for land, electricity. Reports that government halted plans after 6000 ha already cleared. Land being allocated part of national forest reserves; led to public protests. Other report says project has provided incomes and improved infrastructure.