Unraveling the social security challenges in Uganda's oil-rich Albertine region: A literature review on the critical pathway to sustainable development.
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https://doi.org/10.51168/insights.v3i1.51Keywords:
Energy social security, social inclusion, oil and gas, energy policy, UgandaAbstract
This research evaluates energy-related social security threats in Uganda's Albertine region, focusing on the complex implications of the expanding oil and gas sector. The research explores critical thematic areas, including social protection mechanisms, legal frameworks governing energy development, gender equality and social inclusion, environmental sustainability, and poverty alleviation strategies. Key focus areas include assessing existing social security practices, evaluating legal protections for vulnerable communities, analyzing gender representation in energy development, examining the potential for economic empowerment, and investigating environmental governance frameworks. The study addresses the potential "resource curse" by investigating how energy resources can be managed to support inclusive and sustainable development. It aims to understand the challenges faced by marginalized communities, particularly rural women and indigenous populations, in accessing economic opportunities and social services. Significant contributions include providing an intersectional approach to energy development, offering evidence-based recommendations for policy improvement, exploring strategies to ensure equitable distribution of energy-driven economic benefits, and examining the balance between economic growth and social justice. Despite potential challenges such as data bias and time constraints, the research seeks to contribute to academic and policy discussions on sustainable energy development in Sub-Saharan Africa, with a specific focus on Uganda's Albertine region.
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