Rural transport and development : a case of the albertine region in Uganda

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.