DOC/OS(XXXIII)/324c/II Insurgent forces committed numerous serious abuses. The Allied Democratic Forces (ADF), a rebel group in the western part of the country whose activities decreased during the year, killed and abducted persons, including children. The Lord's Resistance Army (LRA), a terrorist organization led by Joseph Kony, and in the past supported by the Government of Sudan, operated in the north from bases in southern Sudan. The economy grew at a rate of approximately 5.1 % during 2001. Annual gross domestic product (GDP) was $320 (505,000 shillings) per capita. Foreign economic assistance provides approximately 52 % of government revenues. The agriculturally based economy continued to rely on coffee as its chief export. Foreign investment remained steady at approximately 4 percent of GDP amid chronic and serious levels of corruption and continuing concerns about regional security in the wake of the country's intervention in the DRC. The pace of the privatisation process increased due to the Government's privatisation of the Uganda Electricity Board (UEB). The financial sector was strengthened due to improved lending practices and more stringent supervision by the central bank. People The country's population is approximately 24.7 million (July 2002 estimate). According to the UNHCR, by the end of 2001, Uganda was host to 178,815 refugees from a number of neighbouring countries, including: Sudan 155,996, Rwanda 14,375, and Democratic Republic of the Congo 7,459 (2002 est.) There are several ethnic groups in Uganda, the most important numberwise being the Baganda 17%, followed by Ankole, Basoga and Res() — all 8%. Roman catholics and protestants represent a 33% each, Muslims 16%, and indigenous beliefs 18% Uganda population is young, with 50.9% aged between 0-14 years. Life expectancy is 43.8 years (female: 44.67 years male: 42.97 years - 2002 est.) It was estimated in 2001 that 1.1 million Ugandan lived with AIDS. English is the official national language, taught in grade schools, used in courts of law and by most newspapers and some radio broadcasts; Ganda or Luganda is the most widely used of the Niger-Congo languages, preferred for native language publications in the capital and may be taught in school. Literacy rate (age 15 and over can read and write) was estimated in 2000 at 62.7% (male: 74% - female: 54%). 35% of the population live below poverty line (2001 est.). Economy Uganda has substantial natural resources, including fertile soils, regular rainfall, and sizable mineral deposits of copper and cobalt. Agriculture is the most important sector of the economy, employing over 80% of the work force. Coffee is the major export crop and accounts for the bulk of export revenues. Ongoing Ugandan involvement in the war in the Democratic Republic of the Congo, corruption within the government, and slippage in the government's determination to press reforms raise doubts about the continuation of strong growth. In 2000, Uganda qualified for enhanced Highly Indebted Poor Countries (HIPC) debt relief and Paris Club debt relief. Growth for 2001 was held back because of a continued decline in the price of coffee, Uganda's principal export. Uganda was one of the first countries to finish its Poverty Reduction Strategy Paper (PRSP) as per the requirements of the International Monetary Fund (IMF) and world bank and received new loans from the IMF and World Bank: the Poverty Reduction and Growth Facility (PRGF) and Poverty Reduction Support Credit (PRSC). However, reports indicate that 4