World Bank Resumes Funding to Uganda After Two-Year Freeze Over Anti-LGBTQ+ Law
After a two-year suspension, the World Bank has officially resumed financial support to Uganda. The freeze, initially imposed due to the East African nation’s controversial anti-LGBTQ+ legislation, had sparked global debate and diplomatic strain.
The funding suspension was a response to Uganda’s enactment of one of the world’s most stringent anti-LGBTQ+ laws, which drew widespread condemnation from human rights organizations, Western governments, and financial institutions. The World Bank had halted new public financing to Uganda, urging reforms and protection of minority rights.
According to recent statements, the World Bank’s decision to restore funding follows “ongoing dialogue” with Ugandan authorities and an internal assessment of safeguards to ensure that future projects will uphold principles of inclusion and human rights.
While the resumption of aid is seen by some as a strategic move to support economic development and poverty reduction in Uganda, critics argue that it may weaken international pressure on the country to reverse discriminatory laws.
This development marks a pivotal shift in global finance diplomacy, balancing humanitarian support with human rights advocacy.
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