Taking Mineral Royalties to Communities in Karamoja

The report highlights challenges and/ or constraints in the management and administration of mineral royalties which partly explains the persistent low levels of livelihood in Karamoja despite is rich mineral endowment. Against this background, the report proposes a legal and regulatory framework that may contribute to maximization of returns from Uganda’s rich mineral endowment and more so benefit the Karamoja mining communities.

The study proposes ways through which royalties can yield social and economic benefits and improve livelihoods of mineral rich communities in Karamoja. The report demonstrates that this may be achieved in part by ensuring an economically efficient mining industry, while at the same time designing an appropriate collection and distribution mechanism for mineral royalties. In the final analysis, the report proposes recommendations for effective access and utilization of mineral royalties in Karamoja. The role of local governments and other stake holders to monitor and implement the collection and use of royalties is emphasized.

This report emphasizes that transparency, participation, openness and accountability are linchpins in ensuring that royalties are utilized for the benefit of local communities.

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