Tilapia to the rescue: enough to feed millions
Norway has announced suspension of development aid to Uganda, joining Great Britain in moving from expression of concern - to action against the regime of Ugandan President Yoweri Museveni. It is a small amount, some $5 million - but it is a large symbollic step:
"Our support to Uganda is aimed at reducing poverty, and we have seen that process weakened by a lack of progress in certain areas," Norwegian ambassador Tore Gjos told Reuters.
Meanwhile, a Norwegian company has announced they will spend approximately triple the amount of the suspended aid grants on a private investment in Uganda - development of the largest fish hatchery in sub-Saharan Africa.
Urbane Analysis: That's the way to do it, boost the African economies while feeding the people - while (this is key) keeping the money out of the pockets of dictators.
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