DfID is Uganda's fourth largest donor, behind the World Bank, the African Development Fund and the US.

In 2007, the UK signed a 10-year £700m development partnership deal with Uganda to help the country rebuild after decades of civil conflict.

The partnership is the backbone of the UK's bilateral relationship with the Ugandan government. It signals the UK's long-term commitment to Uganda's development. In return the Ugandan government has agreed to a focus on poverty reduction, financial accountability and respecting human rights. The partnership should allow Uganda to better plan and manage budgets long-term.