What are remedies to Uganda’s (LDC) economic structure

The following are proposed remedies

The large subsistence sector can be reduced by the following measures

• There is need to establish, provide and maintain adequate infrastructures such roads and electricity supply to stimulate production in rural areas
• Value addition to agricultural products to attract high prices
• Cooperative movements should be fostered to encourage production and joint marketing
• Provision of credit facilities to the farmers
• Diversification within agriculture sector
• Access to inputs such as fertilizers and tractors

The import-export structure can be changes through

• Import restrictions to minimized expenditure of foreign exchange
• Export promotions
• Government should encourage industrial development

Economic dependence can be reduced by

• Control population growth rate
• Providing and improving education system to provide skilled manpower
• Improved tax system for internal financing
• Promotion of technological research and innovation
• Development and provision of communication and information technology