Negatives and positives: Whereas some economists such as Jeffery Sachs are adamant that aid is a vital driver of economic growth and development, others argue against it saying it engenders corruption and a dependency syndrome, which have adversely affected the development of poor countries.

Even Uganda's top government officials including President Museveni, have often argued that time has come for Uganda and Africa to be 'weaned off' donor aid to become self-reliant.