07 In terms of the kind of development that these women would love to see within their community, they indicated that access to safe water sources was key with each village having at least a bore hole or piped water. Women indicated that piped water was currently only available within the town council. “We should have electricity both for home and for business. Currently we depend on solar power.” “We need to have banks giving different services to the people. Currently there is only one bank (Stanbic) and a number of SACCOs.” “We should have good roads (tarmac) with road signs.” “Every family should have a permanent house. Likewise, schools should have good structures.” “We need to see Buliisa having a factory where we the local people can get employment.” “Our children should be able to get jobs in the oil and gas projects being established in our area.” “We should have health centers and hospitals with all facilities like medicines, nurses, doctors but which are also affordable and accessible.” Figure 8: Grass thatched houses homesteads at Kaiso fishing community. This according to the women’s group, is a sign of poverty and underdevelopment. 26 Research on the Influence of International Financial Institutions on Uganda’s COVID – 19 Recovery Agenda