Uganda Pushes for Bigger Support as Refugee Burden and Climate Financing Take Centre Stage

Ggoobi noted that Uganda’s budget is “resilient and growth-led,” with deliberate investment in household income through programmes like the Parish Development Model. “Social protection is embedded in our programmes. We are supporting households to grow more food and create wealth,” he said. Climate financing also emerged as a major focus. Uganda is seeking support under the World Bank’s Programme for Results (PforR), targeting better water management, reduced emissions, and restoration of forests and wetlands.

Officials said the programme will also promote green jobs and strengthen ecotourism value chains linked to natural resources. Separately, Uganda is exploring sustainable financing options, including green bonds, as part of efforts to fund climate and development priorities without straining public debt. The government also pitched for a new results-based programme in the education sector, aimed at boosting skills training for young people and improving productivity.

The meetings come as Uganda balances multiple pressures from climate change and refugee inflows to global economic shocks while trying to sustain growth through targeted public investment.