Foreword by the Chairperson EOC.
In accordance with the EOC Mandate under sections 9(6)(a) and (b), 13(11)(e) (i) and (ii), and 13(15)(g)(i) and (ii) of the Public Finance Management Act (Cap 171), as well as Section 4.21 of the 2017 Treasury
Instructions on consultation with the EOC regarding the Gender and Equity Certificate, the Commission presents the Assessment Report on the compliance of the National Budget Framework Paper (NBFP) and
Budget Estimates with gender and equity requirements for FY 205/26.
The Commission assessed several key areas with implications for gender and equity and the realisation of equal opportunities in Uganda. These areas include the National Budget Strategy for FY 2025/26,
the macroeconomic outlook, and the medium-term macroeconomic forecast, focusing on factors such as GDP growth, inflation, employment and unemployment rates, exchange rates, and interest rates on
domestic borrowing.
Additionally, the Commission reviewed the Medium-Term Fiscal Framework, priority development targets, and the flow of financial investments in the annual budget.
It also examined policy measures regarding national debt and external borrowing, strategies to reduce
the debt burden, tax policy initiatives, and budget allocations to local governments, all in relation to their impact on gender, equity, and equal opportunities.
This report outlines the government’s proposed economic, fiscal, and monetary measures, identifying gaps that affect the vulnerable population’s access to, benefit from, and participation in development,
as well as the goal of ensuring balanced regional development.
It concludes with recommendations for improvement to address these issues and promote more
inclusive and equitable development.
This year’s assessment was challenging due to delays in accessing soft copies of the detailed budgets from the Ministry of Finance, Planning, and Economic Development (MoFPED). These documents are essential for effectively assessing gender and equity measures and their budget allocations.
I recommend implementing the suggestions in this report to improve equity in national planning and resource allocation.
For God and My Country
Safia Nalule Juuko, Chairperson,
Equal Opportunities
You can access the report here:
GENDER AND EQUITY COMPLIANCE ASSESSMENT FOR THE NATIONAL BUDGET FRAMEWOK PAPER (NBFP) FOR FY 2025/26