TREATIES AND OTHER INTERNATIONAL ACTS SERIES 07-1210 

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PEACE CORPS 

 Agreement Between the 

UNITED STATES OF AMERICA 

and UGANDA 

Signed at Kampala December 10, 2007 
 NOTE BY THE DEPARTMENT OF STATE 

 Pursuant to Public Law 89—497, approved July 8, 1966 

(80 Stat. 271; 1 U.S.C. 113)—

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 UGANDA 

 Peace Corps 

 Agreement signed at Kampala December 10, 2007; 

 Entered into force December 10, 2007. 

 
THE REPUBLIC OF UGANDA

AGREEMENT BETWEEN

THE GOVERNMENT OF'THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA

AND

THE GOVERNMENT OF -I HE REPUBLIC OF UGANDA

CONCERNING THE PROGRAM OF THE PEACE CORPS

IN THE REPUBLIC OF UGANDA

The Government of the (7'nited States of America. (hereinafter 'the United

States') and the . Goverment of the Republic of Uganda (hereinafter

"Uganda:), recognizing the importance of developing mutually advantageous

relationships and cooperation between their countries, have agreed ;as follows:

ARTICLE I

The Government of the united States shall furnish sixth Peace Corps.

Volunteers as maybe requested by -the Government of Uganda and

Approved by the Government of the United States to perform mutually

agreed tasks in Uganda:

The "Volunteers shall work under the immediate s et-060n of

governmental and private organizations. in. Uganda designated by the tw()

govonments.

The Government of the United States shall provide training to enable the

Volunteers to perform their tasks in the most effective manner.
THE REPUBLIC OF UGANDA

ARTICLE II

1. The Government of Uganda shall accord equitable treatment to the

Volunteers and personnel performing functions under contract with the

Peace Corps and their dependents and property; accord them and their

property full aid and protection, including treatment no less favorable

than that accorded generally to nationals of the United States residing in

Uganda; and fully inform, consult, and cooperate with representatives of

the United States with respect to all matters concerning them.

The Government 'of Uganda Shall exempt the Volunteers and persons

performing functions under contract with the Peace Corps who are not

citizens or permanent residents of Uganda from all taxes on payments

that they receive to defray, their living costs, on income derived from their

Peace Corps work., and on incorne from other sources outside Uganda;

from all customs duties or other charges on their personal property

introduced into Uganda for their own use; and from all other taxes or

other charges (including immigration/visa fees), except license fees. The

Government of Uganda shall issue tesidence permits and visas (including

multiple-entry visas), without fee or other charge, to Volunteers and

persons performing functions under contract with the Peace Corps.

ARTICLE III

The Government of the United States shall provide the Volunteers, the

Peace Corps Representative, and staff of the Representative with such

limited quantities of equipment and supplies as the two governments may

consider necessary to enable the Volunteers to perform their tasks

effectively.

The Government of Uganda shall exempt from all taxes (including value -

added taxes), customs duties, and other charges any equipment, supplies,

and other goods and services introduced into or acquired in Uganda by

the Government of.the United States, or any contractor financed by it, for

use hereunder. I t

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ARTICLE IV

1. To enable the Government of the United States it o . 'discharge its

responsibilities under this agreement, the Government of Uganda shaft

receive a. Peace Corps Representative and such staff of the Representative

(including employees 'and contractor personnel as designated by the Peace

Corps Representative), and members of their families: forming part of

their households, as are acceptable to the Government of Uganda.

Notwithstanding the provisions, of any other agreement,. the Government

of Uganda shall exempt such .persons, and members of their families

forming part of their households, who are not: citizens or permanent

residents of Uganda from all taxes on income derived from their Peace

Corps work or other sources outside Uganda,. from all customs duties and

other charges .on their personal property introduced into Uganda for their

own use, and from all other taxes or other charges (including

immigration/visa fees), except license fees, In. addition, such persons. and

members of their families forming part of their households,. 'shall be

accorded status equivalent to that accorded administrative and technical

staff personnel of .the diplomatic mission of the United States, except they

shall not be accorded immunities

2. The Government of Uganda shall issue residence permits, and visas,

(cluding multiple-entry visas), without fee or other charge, to the Peace

Corps Representative, :staff, and individuals performing functions under

rhis agreement, and members of their fatnilies forming patit of their

households.

AR'I'ICLE V

The Government of Uganda shall. exempt from investment and deposit

requirements and currency controls all funds, introduced into Uganda for use in

accordance with this agreement by the Government of the United States or

contractors financed by it Such funds shall be convertible into the :currency of

Uganda at the highest rate that is not unlawful in Uganda,

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ARTICLE VI

1.. Appropriate representatives of the two governments may from time to

time make such arrangements with respect to Peace Corps Volunteers

and Peace Corps programs in Uganda as appear necessary or desirable for

the purpose of implementing this agreement.

2. Any disputes arising under this agreement shall be resolved amicably by

the two governments.

ARTICLE VII

The undertakings of each government herein are subject to the availability of

funds..

ARTICLE VIII

This agreement may be amended from time to time by mutual consent of the

two governments. Any such amendment shall be in writing. In the event of a

conflict between this agreement and a future agreement regarding cooperation

to facilitate assistance between the United 'States and Uganda, this agreement

shall prevail conceming.the Peace Corps program.

ARTICLE IX

This agreement shall enter into force on the date of signature and shall remain

in forte until ninety days after the date of any written notification from either

government to the other of its intention to terminate the agreement

agreement supersedes the Agreemeni between Uganda and the United States

Relating to. the Establishment of a Peace Corps Program in Uganda of

November 16, 1964, which, shall terminate upon entry into force of this

agreement.
THE REPUBLIC OF UGANDA

Done at Kampala, Uganda on 'this 10 th day of December 2007, in the

English language.

FOR THE GOVERNMENT OF THE

UNITED STATES OV AMERICA:

. RONALD .A. TSCHETTER

RECTOR, PEACE, CORPS

FOR THE GOVERNMENT OF

REPUBLIC OF UGANDA:

ZION. ISAAC IS GA MUSUMBA,

MI), MINISTER OF STATE FOR

REGIONAL COOPERATION

ALSO HOLDING, PORTFOLIO

OF MINISTER QF FOREIGN

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