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Deal #4166 Version #66133

Uganda
Created at
2013-11-01
Last update
2016-03-17
Last full update
2024-04-17

Land area

Intended size
40 000 ha
Size under contract (leased or purchased area)
  • [2008, current] 10000.0 ha

Intention of investment

Intention of investment
  • [current] Biomass for biofuels, Food crops, Renewable energy unspecified

Nature of the deal

Nature of the deal
Lease

Negotiation status

Negotiation status
  • [2008, current] Concluded (Contract signed)
Comment on negotiation status
10000 ha were awarded for 49 years in 2008. Amuru district chairperson has apologized to the community for giving the land (10 000 hectares) to the company as the district was under the impression that it was public land. "Government is seeking to give at least 40,000 hectares of Land from Amuru district" to the company, "but since 2009, the Amuru Sugar Works project has dragged on with leaders demanding that the government enter into negotiation with the land owners". Government has been asked in 2014 to consult with landowners rather than the community members just surrendering their land to the company. Negotiations for the additional 30 000 hectares are on-going.

Implementation status

Implementation status
  • [2013, current] Project not started
Comment on implementation status
The project stalled at inception. Investment estimated at USD 100 million. Resistance was successful in delaying the project but state and capital have recently regrouped and are trying to revive the project through a new strategy.

Contract farming

Contract farming
Yes
On leased / purchased
Yes
On leased area/farmers/households
  • [current] 20000.0 ha
Comment on contract farming
One report states that around 7000-10000 outgrower farmers would be incorporated into the project. The outgrowers would be housed in labour camps with 10 ha each: 8 ha under sugarcane and 2 ha for food crops. Outgrowers would eventually pay unspecified rents on the 10 ha and housing costs.