PM-Rugunda2nd-R-front-rowFirst-Lady-and-Karamoja-Minister-Janet-Museveni-pose-for-photo-with-participants-at-2nd-partnership-forum-at-Sheraton-Kampala-hotel-on-Tuesday
The Prime Minister Dr Ruhakana Rugunda has reiterated Government commitment to transforming the country to a lower middle income status by 2020 and to an upper income status by 2040 as contained in Uganda Vision 2040 which will be achieved through successful implementation of five-year National Development Plans.
The Premier made the remarks during the second National Partnership Forum at Sheraton Kampala hotel on Tuesday.
Government launched the National Partnership Policy in 2013 as part of the effort to increase the effectiveness of development assistance in Uganda and ensure transparency and accountability in the management of development cooperation.
The first National Partnership forum was held in December 2014.
At the second partnership forum, Government and its Development Partners agreed on fivekey priority areas under the national partnership framework and these are: infrastructure development, population, human capital development, inclusive growth and employment as well as accountability.
“This Forum is the epitome of a strong and meaningful partnership that will lead to an improved service delivery and lasting positive results for Uganda and its people,” said Dr Rugunda.
He informed the forum that Government had established a delivery unit in the office of the Prime Minister to improve the implementation and service delivery of the prioritised initiatives.
The Premier also said Government remains committed to pursuing inclusive and equitable growth and development through affirmative action programmes like NUSAF III and PRDP III now in the offing.
“Through these initiatives there has been a verifiable increase in people’s productive assets and improved incomes resulting in improved livelihoods and improved access to public services,” said the Premier.
On behalf of the Local Development Partners’ Group, the United Nations Resident Coordinator, Ms Ahunna Eziakonwa-Onochie congratulated Government for launching NDP II which she said represents a key milestone in Governments efforts towards attaining vision 2040.
She pledged the continued support of Development Partners in the economic transformation of the country.
Other critical issues discussed at the forum included environment and climate change, professionalization of the procurement function and effective control of the country’s population growth.
The National Partnership Forum was attended the First lady and Minister for Karamoja Affairs Janet Museveni, Cabinet Ministers, Ministers of State, Ambassadors and
