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    The Effect of the China Belt Road Initiative (BRI) Strategy on Uganda's Economic Growth.
    (2023) Natukunda, Winnie
    This study investigated the effect of China Belt Road Initiative (BRI) strategy on Uganda’s Economic Growth. The study used Descriptive, inferential statistics, correlation and regression analysis to investigate the effect of BRI strategy on economic growth in Uganda. The results of the study indicate that there is a positive and significant effect of China Belt Initiative on Uganda’s economic growth through household and firm productivity channels and through creation of employment opportunities. The policy implication for this study includes the following: Strengthening of active engagement with civil society and community organizations as mainstreamed stakeholders in project development, implementation and impact assessment. More ‘people-to-people’ trans-border relationships and strategic relationships be promoted through furthering policy-oriented research on BRI implementation, effectiveness and impact. Emphasize involvement of local enterprises in BRI projects as well as committing to environment and social governance safeguards in order to prevent and mitigate undue arm to people and their environment in the development process.