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The '''Nakivubo Pronouncement''' (or '''Pronouncements'', often shortened to NP) was a commitment issued by [[Milton Obote]], of the ruling party of [[Uganda]], the [[Uganda Peoples Congress]], on 1 May 1970. It outlined |
The '''Nakivubo Pronouncement''' (or '''Pronouncements''', often shortened to NP) was a commitment issued by [[Milton Obote]], of the ruling party of [[Uganda]], the [[Uganda Peoples Congress]], on 1 May 1970. It outlined increased [[nationalisation]] of major industries, as part of the move towards socialism described by the [[Common Man's Charter]] of 1969 (the "[[Move to the Left]]"). It proclaimed that, with immediate effect, the government was to take control of 60% (up from at most 51%) of the 84 largest businesses in Uganda and of Uganda's import-export market with the exception of oil; foreign interests were to be compensated over the next 15 years. In reality, however, there was a great deal of bargaining done, and the proclamation was never fully realised.<ref>{{Cite journal|title=Devising an Ideology: The Demonstration Effect in East Africa.|first=James|last=H. Mittelman|journal=Cahiers d'études africaines|year=1977|volume=17 |number=66-67 |pages=262-3|url=http://www.persee.fr/web/revues/home/prescript/article/cea_0008-0055_1977_num_17_66_2453}}</ref><ref name="Collins1991">{{cite book|last=Collins|first=Robert O.|title=Eastern African history|url=http://books.google.com/books?id=v9NIrNTedJkC&pg=PA46|accessdate=14 August 2010|year=1991|publisher=Markus Wiener Publishers|isbn=9781558760165|page=46}}</ref> |
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It has been suggested that the strong anti-foreign sentiments illustrated by the NP helped motivate British and American support for [[Idi Amin]]'s coup in 1971.{{cn |
It has been suggested that the strong anti-foreign sentiments illustrated by the NP helped motivate British and American support for [[Idi Amin]]'s successful coup in 1971.{{cn}} Amin disliked the socialist attitude demonstrated by his predecessor. The NP was revoked and in some industries the government refrained even from own controlling stakes.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.idrc.ca/uploads/user-S/10330689810WP_Obwona_1998-1.pdf|title=Determinants of FDI and their impact on economic growth in Uganda|first=Marios B.|last=Obwona|publisher=Economic Policy Research Centre|year=post-1996|accessdate=13 August 2010|page=5}}</ref> |
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== References == |
== References == |
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Revision as of 11:42, 14 August 2010
The Nakivubo Pronouncement (or Pronouncements, often shortened to NP) was a commitment issued by Milton Obote, of the ruling party of Uganda, the Uganda Peoples Congress, on 1 May 1970. It outlined increased nationalisation of major industries, as part of the move towards socialism described by the Common Man's Charter of 1969 (the "Move to the Left"). It proclaimed that, with immediate effect, the government was to take control of 60% (up from at most 51%) of the 84 largest businesses in Uganda and of Uganda's import-export market with the exception of oil; foreign interests were to be compensated over the next 15 years. In reality, however, there was a great deal of bargaining done, and the proclamation was never fully realised.[1][2]
It has been suggested that the strong anti-foreign sentiments illustrated by the NP helped motivate British and American support for Idi Amin's successful coup in 1971.[citation needed] Amin disliked the socialist attitude demonstrated by his predecessor. The NP was revoked and in some industries the government refrained even from own controlling stakes.[3]
References
- ^ H. Mittelman, James (1977). "Devising an Ideology: The Demonstration Effect in East Africa". Cahiers d'études africaines. 17 (66–67): 262–3.
- ^ Collins, Robert O. (1991). Eastern African history. Markus Wiener Publishers. p. 46. ISBN 9781558760165. Retrieved 14 August 2010.
- ^ Obwona, Marios B. (post-1996). "Determinants of FDI and their impact on economic growth in Uganda" (PDF). Economic Policy Research Centre. p. 5. Retrieved 13 August 2010.
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