Abstract:
Road transport is the prominent mode of transportation in Uganda carrying about ninetyfive (95%) of the country’s goods and ninety-nine (99%) of traffic. The road network gives
overall connectivity both along the national and international highways and access to
towns and villages. The Ugandan government has heavily invested in developing the rural
road network and the Albertine region located in southwestern Uganda has heavily
benefited from these projects largely due to the oil development activities. The purpose of
this study was to examine the extent to which road improvements contribute to rural
development, to drive advocacy for increased investment in rural transport infrastructure
and services in Uganda.
