The 1,445km East African crude oil export (EACOP) pipeline is being constructed between Kabaale in the Hoima District of Uganda and Chongoleani in Tanga, Tanzania. On completion, it will become the world’s longest heated crude oil export pipelines. Click on the link https://www.hydrocarbons-technology.com/projects/crude-oil-pipeline-project-east-africa/for more information
This paper highlights four case studies of oil-based community disenfranchisement in different partsof the oil region. Summarily, these cases paint an unfortunate picture of the Graben as developing towards a lawless oil frontier where rules do not apply to those with power. As the elite continue to act with impunity, local communities with significantly less …
Up against giants: Oil influenced Land injustices in the Albertine Graben in Uganda Read More »
This paper highlights the effect of the ban on land titling in the Albertine Region and its impact on land tenure security in the region. In 2010, the Principle Private Secretary to the President, Flora Kiconco directed the CAO Buliisa to halt land title issuance in the district with the view of protecting the local …
The ban on land titling in the Albertine region: Implications for tenure security Read More »
The policy and legal framework of Uganda provides for communal land tenure system but operationalization of the provisions has not taken place in many parts of the country including the oil rich Albertine region. This scenario has left communal land in this region to be perceived as “open access”, land with no defined owners- hence …
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 operatingenvironment as well as the accountability of relevant stakeholders. Results from resource discoveries like oil …
How to acquire a Freehold Land Title Step 1 The Applicant must have in his/her possession fully completed Forms 4, 10, 19, 23, a set of 3 authentic deed plans, 3 Passport Photographs, Receipts of Payment and a forwarding letter requesting for a Freehold title signed by the District Land Officer of the respective District …
This is a project supported by the American Jewish World-Wide Service that seeks to strengthen structures for communal ownership of land in the Bunyoro region. See More
This programme focuses on addressing a range of public policy issues that relate to recognition and observance of human rights at all levels of society. The programme will pay specific attention to good ecological stewardship, environmental accountability and social justice in the governance of natural resources and the environment.
This programme seeks to promote a policy and political environment that will promote fair trade and investment opportunities for small and medium enterprises as the key that will unlock growth barriers and structural transformation of the people and economies.
This programme seek to balance the demand and supply sides of governance by promoting reforms that will promote constitutionalism and the rule of law, transparency and accountability, and adherence to democratic principles in all spheres of governance.
