Strategic Summary

Alignment & Purpose
DDP III operationalizes Uganda’s NDPIII (2020/21–2024/25) at the district level, focusing on increasing household incomes and improving the quality of life. It adopts a programme-based approach, emphasizing inclusive growth, digital transformation, and results-oriented service delivery.

Strategic Objectives
Human Capital Development

Expand access to quality education and health services

Strengthen nutrition, immunization, and maternal health programs

Promote skills development and youth empowerment

Agro-Industrialization & PDM Integration

Support SACCOs and farmer groups under the Parish Development Model

Enhance value addition, post-harvest handling, and market access

Improve extension services and input distribution

Infrastructure & ICT Expansion

Maintain roads, bridges, and public facilities

Scale ICT infrastructure for e-governance, education, and health

Digitize planning, monitoring, and payment systems

Governance & Public Sector Reform

Institutionalize performance-based planning using PS FORM 5 and Balanced Scorecard

Strengthen financial accountability and internal audit systems

Promote citizen engagement and transparency

Environmental Sustainability & Climate Resilience

Restore wetlands and promote afforestation

Implement climate-smart agriculture and disaster risk reduction

Relevance to Your Role
As Head of IT and strategic advisor:

ICT Integration: DDP III mandates digital transformation across sectors—aligning with your secure payment systems and e-governance initiatives.

Performance Management: Embeds PS FORM 5 and Balanced Scorecard into staff appraisal and departmental planning, supporting your capacity-building efforts.

Budget Coherence: DDP III informs the FY 2025/26 budget, ensuring strategic alignment between planning and resource allocation.

Stakeholder Engagement: Provides a framework for coordinating SACCO leaders, subcounty chiefs, and development partners around shared goals.