Rule of Law is the foundation for communities of justice, opportunity, and peace-underpinning development, accountable government, and respect for fundamental rights. Rule of Law data is indexed on a scale of 0-100 to show each countries relative position against others in the database. Uganda ranked 126th out of 142 countries in the World Justice Project (WJP) Rule of Law Index 2024, with a score of 0.39. This represents a slight decline of less than 1% compared to the previous year. Regionally, Uganda is positioned 29th out of 34 countries in Sub-Saharan Africa, with Rwanda, Namibia, and Botswana leading the region.
The WJP Rule of Law Index assesses countries based on eight key dimensions: Constraints on Government Powers; Absence of Corruption; Open Government; Fundamental Rights; Order and Security; Regulatory Enforcement; Civil Justice; and Criminal Justice. Uganda's performance in these areas indicates ongoing challenges in areas such as government accountability, corruption control, and the protection of fundamental rights. These factors contribute to the country's relatively low ranking and highlight the need for continued reforms to strengthen the rule of law.
The National Development Plan IV recognizes Rule of Law as an Enabler of Economic Growth. The Plan emphasizes inclusive growth, social transformation, and sustainable development. It recognizes rule of law, governance, and accountability as critical enablers that underpin all economic, social, and institutional development objectives. NDP IV links governance to economic growth, noting that weak rule of law undermines investment, domestic resource mobilization, and public service delivery.
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