The World Bank said it is rolling out measures to ensure the recipients of lending to Uganda are not discriminated against by a tough anti-gay law. A World Bank spokesperson said the measures, which include an independent monitoring mechanism to ensure compliance,

The World Bank is trying to reach a compromise with the Eastern country of Uganda concerning their conflicting stances on gay relationships. In 2023, Uganda imposed a strict anti-gay bill, which allows harsh punishments to be met to anyone identifying as homosexual.