Friday 26 May 2023

Uganda can fight and reduce poverty to change the economy of the country asserts Emmanuel Katto

Uneven land distribution and a complicated system of land tenure in Uganda have made inequality worse. Emmanuel Katto, Uganda’s local journalist explains, household sizes, unequal access to education, unequal access to work prospects, urbanization, and generational poverty are further variables. All of these obstruct the fair allocation of resources and access. 

In addition, international financing institutions are concerned about Uganda's government debt levels, which have increased significantly. 

In Uganda, poverty is primarily regarded as the inability of certain citizens to meet their fundamental necessities says Emka aka Emmanuel Katto. Those who are below the poverty line, which is set at 2.50 US dollars, are living in extreme poverty.  

More than 8 million individuals are thought to be living in poverty right now. According to reports, Uganda's poverty rate continues to increase daily. Even while the Ugandan government has implemented a variety of steps to combat the steadily expanding number of poor people, the truth is that they have failed. 

As per Emka of Uganda, the Ugandan government at the time distributed "Entandikwa" small loans to young people to help them launch small enterprises, however it's possible that the youth of Uganda used the funds to have fun rather than invest in any growth during that campaign. 

Giving cash is a fantastic method to make someone wealthy enough to address immediate difficulties, but it won't last forever if the recipient isn't taught how to handle their money or how to place any value on it. 

Illiteracy is Uganda's biggest problem and the main factor contributing to its poverty point out Emmanuel Katto. Because of the high rates of illiteracy, unemployment has emerged as a sickness, and the instant one loses their job, they are well on their way to poverty. 

One person believes that the best strategy for completely eradicating poverty in Uganda is education. Since illiteracy continues to be a key contributor to poverty in Uganda, we must confront it head-on if we are to effectively address the issue. 

If only we could begin educating Uganda's youngest citizens—the tiniest kids who live in isolated areas without access to school says Emmanuel Katto. The Ugandan government at the time distributed "Entandikwa" small loans to young people to help them launch small enterprises, however it's possible that the youth of Uganda used the funds to have fun rather than invest in any growth during that campaign. 

Giving cash is a fantastic method to make someone wealthy enough to address immediate difficulties, but it won't last forever if the recipient isn't taught how to handle their money or how to place any value on it. 

Illiteracy is Uganda's biggest problem and the main factor contributing to its poverty. If we decided that each of us would at least pay for one child to return to school, it would be obvious that we would be raising an educated generation who would be capable of starting their own business and supporting themselves. 

We may still carry out widespread sensitization for the adults who cannot be brought back to school. just to impart knowledge on how to launch and run small enterprises. To conduct courses that teach individuals how to best develop themselves, we can engage in various collaborations with small-scale lenders. 

Agriculture should receive more attention. Given that there is more undeveloped land in rural areas than in urban ones, people there should be encouraged to choose farming. Agriculture is one industry that will always be in demand; a farmer can never fail to make at least a livelihood from it. 

Otherwise, we can work together to battle Uganda's poverty and ensure that everyone has access to a life asserts Emmanuel Katto that is just and fair and meets at least all his or her necessities. 

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