10 Heavily Indebted Poor Countries

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9. Uganda

External Debt Stocks: $19.217 billion 

GNI Per Capita: $2650

Below $2.15 Poverty Rate: 42.2%

Composite Ranking: 9

Uganda’s primarily agrarian economy is hampered by a narrow export portfolio consisting mainly of coffee, tea, and cotton. Despite having a youthful population, the prevalence of an informal economy limits skilled labor availability. The restricted industrial base further narrows employment opportunities, perpetuating poverty amidst a per capita GDP of $964.

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