CIVIL AVIATION AUTHORITY - UGANDA

PAPER PRESENTED TO GLOBAL AIRPORTS PUBLIC PRIVATE PARTNERSHIP (PPP) SEMINAR IN DUBAI UAE ON 22ND FEB. 2011

Presenter: Banyendera Hannington Kacooni Manager Strategic Planning

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Topic:
What Governments look for in PPP; a perspective of one country from Africa: - Government of Uganda

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Introduction:
Uganda is located in the East African Region. The Economy; Current growth is 7.2% Before 1986,Economy with Government Parastatals. 1986 onwards Liberalization and Privatization programs in the following sectors; Energy, Telecommunications, Banking, Other industries. In the Transport sector; Rail and Land privatized
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Introduction (cont.)
Yet to handle the Air and Water sub sector. New PPP Law: Cabinet approved Bill, Next to be tabled before Parliament, PPP Secretariat will be under Privatization Unit of Ministry of Finance, Planning and Economic Development. Oil Discovery; Expectations for Commercial production and Refinery. Improved Traffic Stability and growing tourism.

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Aviation industry in Uganda

Under Civil Aviation Authority (CAA) since 1991. CAA currently handles Aviation Regulation, Air Navigation, and Airport Operations. One main International Airport Entebbe Int. Airport (EIA) Other 13 Aerodromes distributed countrywide.

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PPP Strategy:
CAA preparing a 20-Year Master Plan (20122032) Proposed projects to be handled under PPP; Construction of the Domestic Terminal Rehabilitation /upgrading of runway Remodeling and expansion of existing Terminal building

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PPP Strategy (cont.)

Construction of new cargo terminal Construction of new control tower Expansion of Aprons , extend taxiways and construct Construction of a new fuel farm Technical input and finalization of the Master Plan Capacity building in form of training

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Government Expectations
Foreign Capital injection Improved revenue to Government Improved service delivery Reduced/Shared risks Technological transfer (Tech& Managerial skills) Reduce Govnt bureaucracy in decision making Efficiency and costs reduction Employment in all related sectors
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Challenges and Fears:

Labor/Employment uncertainty Lack of experience while negotiating PPP Agreements Inability to attract interest in upcountry Aerodromes Opposition from Politicians

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