German Parliament Responds to Questions on Development Cooperation with Uganda Amidst Human Rights Concerns
Berlin, Germany – July 17, 2025 – The German Bundestag has published its official response to a Minor Inquiry concerning the transparency, effectiveness, and justification of German development cooperation with Uganda. The document, identified as Drucksachen 21/926 and titled “Antwort auf die Kleine Anfrage – Drucksache 21/745 – Transparenz, Effektivität und Rechtfertigung der deutschen Entwicklungszusammenarbeit mit Uganda angesichts dokumentierter Menschenrechtsverletzungen (PDF)”, was released today, July 17, 2025, at 10:00 AM.
This detailed response addresses the concerns raised in the initial Minor Inquiry (Drucksache 21/745), which sought to scrutinize the ongoing development partnerships between Germany and Uganda in light of documented human rights violations within the East African nation.
While the full content of the Bundestag’s response is now publicly available in PDF format, the publication signifies a direct engagement by the German Parliament with questions surrounding the ethical and practical considerations of its international aid programs, particularly when faced with reports of human rights abuses in recipient countries.
The inquiry likely delved into several key areas, including:
- Transparency: How effectively is the allocation and utilization of German development funds in Uganda being monitored and made accessible to the public?
- Effectiveness: What are the tangible results and impact of German development initiatives in Uganda, and how are these measured, especially in relation to improving the lives of ordinary citizens?
- Justification: Under what criteria does the German government continue or modify its development cooperation with Uganda, given the reported human rights situation? This would likely involve an examination of the government’s assessment of the human rights landscape in Uganda and how this assessment informs policy decisions regarding development aid.
The publication of this response underscores the German Parliament’s commitment to oversight and accountability in foreign policy and development cooperation. It provides an opportunity for stakeholders, including civil society organizations, researchers, and the public, to gain a clearer understanding of the German government’s position and its strategies for navigating complex geopolitical and ethical challenges in its international partnerships.
Further analysis of the specific details within Drucksachen 21/926 is expected to shed more light on the German government’s current approach to its development cooperation with Uganda and its engagement with the critical issue of human rights.
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