The interplay of Oil and Democracy in Uganda: A Study on Threats to Democracy & Human Rights in Uganda’s Emerging Oil INDUSTRY

The discovery of natural resource reserves can affect a country in a multitude of ways depending on how the country reacts to, and manages the newfound resource. In many cases, this is influenced by the level of transparency within the operating
environment as well as the accountability of relevant stakeholders. Results from resource discoveries like oil and mineral reserves are often most beneficial when democratic principles and human rights are respected and applied to the process of
natural resource management.