Uganda 2023
Energy Policy Review
This in-depth review of the energy policies of Uganda follows the format used by the
International Energy Agency (IEA) for its peer reviews for member countries. This
process supports energy policy development and encourages the exchange of international
best practices and experiences.
Uganda has set an ambitious agenda to develop its substantial energy and mineral resources,
promote economic development, end energy poverty, and lead the country to a just energy
transition. Uganda’s stated objective in Vision 2040 is to transform into “a modern
and prosperous country”, ensuring a better future for its citizens. The energy sector
will play an important role in helping Uganda achieve this.
The newly launched Energy Policy for Uganda 2023 will serve as a crucial tool and
major contribution to the country’s ambitious agenda. Uganda already has in place
much of the technical expertise, government institutions and policy frameworks to
reach its energy goals. It has also made significant progress over the past two decades
in providing access to electricity and expanding generation capacity, and further
ambition is encouraged to achieve universal energy access by 2040.
This report assesses the energy sector and the related challenges facing Uganda and
serves as a situational analysis that feeds into the development of the country’s
Energy Transition Plan to provide policy recommendations and support the development
of the energy sector and the path towards universal access for all.
Published on November 10, 2023