Denmark–Uganda relations

Denmark–Uganda relations are foreign relations between Denmark and Uganda. Denmark has an embassy in Kampala, and Uganda has an embassy in Copenhagen.[1][2] Diplomatic relations were established on 1 April 1968.[3] On 12 November 1971, Denmark and Uganda signed a treaty on a Danish Government loan to Uganda.[4] Bilateral relations between Denmark and Uganda are described as strong.[5]

Danish-Ugandan relations

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After the signing of the Uganda Anti-Homosexuality Act, 2014, 50 million DKK a year of Danish subsidies were rerouted away from the Ugandan government and towards civil organizations, with plans to do the same for all 310 million.[6][7][8]

Assistance

Uganda is a Danish programme country.[9] Denmark has assisted with improved water supply for the last 10 years.[10]

Denmark supports good governance and human development. The assistance began in 2001.[9][11]

See also

References
  1. "Danish embassy in Kampala". Archived from the original on 2011-11-01. Retrieved 2010-07-29.
  2. "Ugandan embassy in Copenhagen". Archived from the original on 2011-10-25. Retrieved 2010-07-29.
  3. Denmark and Uganda
  4. Agreement on a Danish Government loan to Uganda. Signed at Kampala on 12 November 1971
  5. "A Warm Welcome". Archived from the original on 2010-12-16. Retrieved 2010-12-24.
  6. Røndbjerg-Christensen, Heidi (February 24, 2014). "Minister vil sende 50 mio. danske bistandskroner uden om Ugandas regering". Berlingske. Retrieved September 22, 2017.
  7. Andersen, Keld Vrå (February 24, 2014). "Danmark ændrer bistand efter Ugandas nye homolov". TV 2 (Denmark). Retrieved September 22, 2017.
  8. Astrup, Elisabeth (February 24, 2014). "Fra i dag kan Uganda sende homoseksuelle i fængsel på livstid". Politiken. Retrieved September 9, 2017.
  9. "Uganda-Denmark Partnership" (PDF). Archived from the original (PDF) on 2011-07-19. Retrieved 2010-07-29.
  10. Innovative practices in planning and implementation of Danish support to Water Sector Development
  11. "Tech Change Uganda 2009". Archived from the original on 2011-07-19. Retrieved 2011-01-03.


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