First Oil And Beyond: The social licence
This commentary explores the concept of a 'social licence to operate' through the lens of the East African Crude Oil Pipeline (EACOP) project in Uganda. It highlights the construction of a stadium in Masaka as an example of how oil infrastructure projects attempt to integrate with local community development.
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It illustrates the complex relationship between large-scale industrial projects and local community engagement in developing economies.
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COMMENT | ALI SSEKATAWA | The year is 2029. Location: Masaka City. Venue: Ssekabaka Daudi Chwa II EACOP Stadium. On a wet November afternoon as the rain beats a gentle rhythm, the Kabaka of Buganda, Ronald Muwenda Mutebi, makes a grand entrance for the finale of the Masaza Cup, the annual Buganda Kingdom football tournament featuring teams from the 18 counties, as the packed stadium thunders with loud cheers. Picture the scene!
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