Relationship dossier
Kingdom of the Netherlands
Uganda
Relationship assessment
Dutch development assistance to Uganda has been accompanied by disagreement over Uganda’s Anti-Homosexuality Act.
Kingdom of the Netherlands toward Uganda
+30The Netherlands has supported development in Uganda, including through bilateral assistance in areas such as water and agriculture. Dutch criticism of Uganda’s 2023 Anti-Homosexuality Act has been a source of friction.
Uganda toward Kingdom of the Netherlands
Not assessedOverall relationship
Not assessedHow to read these scores
Scores are rough judgments, not objective measurements or current verification. Directional scores describe government policy and conduct, not public opinion. The overall score is an independent estimate, never an average.
- −100
- Extreme sustained hostility
- −50
- Substantially adversarial
- 0
- Mixed or neutral, supported by knowledge
- +50
- Substantially cooperative
- +100
- Exceptionally close sustained partnership
“Not assessed” means there is no recorded score. Pair existence makes no claim about diplomatic recognition or established relations.
Relationship context
Overview
The Netherlands has provided substantial bilateral development assistance to Uganda, including support for sectors such as water and agriculture. Dutch criticism of Uganda’s 2023 Anti-Homosexuality Act has also created friction. Information about specific Ugandan government actions toward the Netherlands is insufficient to assess that relationship.
Areas of tension
- Dutch criticism of Uganda’s 2023 Anti-Homosexuality Act.
Major uncertainties
- The scope and implementation of Dutch-supported programs involving the Ugandan government are unclear.
- Details of Ugandan government cooperation specifically with the Netherlands are limited.