Nasser Drago
UPDF, UGANDA
Title: Exploring and enhancing the recent trends and applications in the energy sector of Uganda: A legal perspective
Biography
Biography: Nasser Drago
Abstract
This paper reviews the energy sector of Uganda, which is characterized by excessive use of Biomass to provide for over 90% of the energy needs, Uganda being one of the least developed countries in the East African Region. Hydropower provides over 90% of the electricity generated in Uganda while solar, geothermal and other energy sources are underdeveloped. The legal regime and the energy policies are geared towards the use of modern, and clean energy efficient technologies. Various institutions are important in ensuring sustainability in the energy sector of Uganda. This is in form of stimulating Public Private Partnership, attracting multilateral and bilateral agenciesto provide funding, grants, and technical assistance in renewable energy projects. The Clean Development Mechanisms of the United Nations avail project developers the opportunityto obtain carbon finance. Several opportunities in Uganda’s energy sector have been highlighted. Equally, several challenges hindering the developmentof the energy sector and utilizationof renewable energy resources have been identified. Finally, conclusion and recommendations for proper management of Uganda’s energy sector have been suggested.