Globalization is worldwide integration and development.

They key factor to globalization

is interdependence. Interdependence is the condition of being mutually reliant on another. The
two main types of global interdependence are political interdependence and economic
interdependence. This means that countries look to each other to either fill financial or trade
needs, or they look to each other for political support in situation such as war and other conflicts.
Since interdependence is the key factor to globalization you can see globalization most clearly
when considering where interdependence is present and in what form.
The first form of interdependence that is evident in Uganda is a form of economic
interdependence between the United Kingdom and Uganda. The relationship between these two
countries goes back to the time when Uganda was a British protectorate. This may play into why
the UK spends so much revenue on trying to build success in Uganda. In 2007, the UK signed a
10-year 700m developmental partnership deal with Uganda. This partnership ensured the UKs
involvement long term in the development of Uganda. In return the Ugandan government
promised to use the money to reduce poverty, gain financial stability, and maintain human rights
(1). By helping the Ugandan government gain economic stability in order to create stability in
other aspects of the country the UK then benefited through trade. A stable trade system would
not have been able to be maintained until the country gained economic stability and so the UK
stepped in to solve that problem in order that they may prosper as well (2). This is a very
beneficial relationship but more so for Ugandan than for the UK.
There is also social and economic interdependence between the United States and
Uganda. The United States has provided money, goods, medicine, and military advisers in return
for Ugandas contribution to the African Union Mission in Somalia and the defeat of the LRA
(3). Because the United States in contributing support to so many different areas of development
within the country it is no surprise that they are the most influential and beneficial relationships
that Uganda has. Without this interdependence the entire Ugandan economy and political system
would most likely fall apart. The defeat of the LRA alone would not have been possible and any
peace that they have accomplished would not exist. Any success that Uganda has obtained owes
it in large part to the United States.
The last form of interdependence is social and economic interdependence between India
and Uganda. India has set up a Food-Processing Incubation Center as well as improved medical
centers. In return Uganda has sent many of their students to study in Indian universities (4). Once
again we see that the relationship is more beneficial to Uganda than India.
Through all of the interdependent relationships that Uganda is involved in Uganda
benefits the most. The world has recognized that Uganda is a country in need of help, but that it
is also a country worth investing in. Although Uganda is benefiting more the other countries are
not without benefit. Uganda is able to trade goods such as coffee, sugar, and cotton. The reality is
that Uganda is benefiting more because it needs more. This is what an interdependent
relationship is all about, fulfilling the others need. Therefor the other countries have to give more
to fulfill Ugandas needs. One day Uganda will need less and will be able to contribute more. It
is still a rather young country if you look at it in the large scheme of things so this is no surprise.

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http://www.state.gov/r/pa/ei/bgn/2963.htm
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http://www.mea.gov.in/Portal/ForeignRelation/Uganda_July_2014.pdf