BACKGROUND:
Uganda is one of the countries in the East Africa region with a largely stable economic and political environment. The country entered into multiparty political dispensation in 2005 and since then 3 national elections have been held. The Transition to multiparty political dispensation and the implementation of African Peer Review Mechanism has identified the need to further institutionalize the ongoing governance reforms in the country. Particularly focus of the report was on the need to strengthen accountability and oversight mechanisms.
2010 MDG Progress Report while highlighting the considerable progress made in the areas of poverty reduction and climate change, notes that in order for Uganda to achieve the Millennium Development Goals by the end of 2012, state of governance prevailing within the country will be a critical variable.
Against this backdrop, and considering the donor aid context, UNDP CO developed its