When the government of PresidentMuseveni assumed power in Uganda in 1986, it took over ashattered postwar economy. Market-oriented reforms led to aremarkable recovery. International Development Association(IDA) operations in Uganda initially tackled economicrecovery, rehabilitation, and stabilization, then turnedslowly to institutional and private sector development asthe country stabilized. Since 1995, IDA has focused onpoverty reduction and social progress. An OED (OperationsEvaluation Department) assessment of IDA assistance toUganda during 1987-99 found that IDA has excelled at policydialogue, economic and sector work (ESW), and fosteringparticipatory processes; had signal success in mobilizingresources and debt relief; and broadened the stakeholderdialogue on aid coordination. There is room for improvement,however, in some aspects of project implementation. The Bankand other donors were involved on a very high plane inUganda, and important successes were achieved, partlybecause of the government's strong politicalleadership, its eagerness to learn from experience, its gooduse of technical assistance in core government agencies, andits recognition of the need to deepen its commitment andbroaden the ownership of reform.
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