Research Update: Republic of Uganda 'B/B' Ratings Affirmed; Outlook Stable - S&P Global Ratings’ Credit Research

Research Update: Republic of Uganda 'B/B' Ratings Affirmed; Outlook Stable

Research Update: Republic of Uganda 'B/B' Ratings Affirmed; Outlook Stable - S&P Global Ratings’ Credit Research
Research Update: Republic of Uganda 'B/B' Ratings Affirmed; Outlook Stable
Published Jul 10, 2015
10 pages (4176 words) — Published Jul 10, 2015
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Abstract:

Uganda's fiscal and debt positions are deteriorating due to large infrastructure projects, but we believe they will remain close to our projections. At the same time, real GDP growth remains strong, supported by public- and private-sector investment projects over the next few years. We are affirming our 'B/B' ratings on Uganda. The stable outlook reflects our view that, over the next 12 months, strong real GDP growth will mitigate the effect of fiscal and external imbalances. On July 10, 2015, Standard&Poor's Ratings Services affirmed its 'B/B' long- and short-term foreign and local currency sovereign credit ratings on the Republic of Uganda. The outlook is stable. The ratings on Uganda are constrained by low per capita GDP, high current

  
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...Uganda's fiscal and debt positions are deteriorating due to large infrastructure + projects, but we believe they will remain close to our projections. At the same time, real GDP growth remains strong, supported by public- and + private-sector investment projects over the next few years. We are affirming our 'B/B' ratings on Uganda. + The stable outlook reflects our view that, over the next 12 months, strong real + GDP growth will mitigate the effect of fiscal and external imbalances....

  
Report Type:

Research Update

Ticker
1004Z@UG
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Sector
Global Issuers
Region
Europe, Middle East, Africa
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S&P Global Ratings’ Credit Research. "Research Update: Republic of Uganda 'B/B' Ratings Affirmed; Outlook Stable" Jul 10, 2015. Alacra Store. May 22, 2025. <http://www.alacrastore.com/s-and-p-credit-research/Research-Update-Republic-of-Uganda-B-B-Ratings-Affirmed-Outlook-Stable-1415846>
  
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S&P Global Ratings’ Credit Research. (). Research Update: Republic of Uganda 'B/B' Ratings Affirmed; Outlook Stable Jul 10, 2015. New York, NY: Alacra Store. Retrieved May 22, 2025 from <http://www.alacrastore.com/s-and-p-credit-research/Research-Update-Republic-of-Uganda-B-B-Ratings-Affirmed-Outlook-Stable-1415846>
  
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