Foreword
The Public Finance Management Act (PFMA) Cap 171, requires the Minister of Finance, Planning and
Economic Development to submit to Parliament Budget Framework Papers (BFPs) attached with a Certificate of Genderand Equity compliance.
The Certificate is issued by the ministry responsible for Finance in consultation with Equal Opportunities
Commission.
Accordingly, the EOC conducted assessment of the BFPs and has prepared an advisory report on the compliance of the Programme BFPs with gender and equity requirements for the FY 2025/26.
The report presents findings on compliance of 18 Development Programme Budget Framework Papers under the Fourth National Development Plan (NDP IV) 2025/26 – 2029/2030.
The Programme BFP assessment examined the specific measures to equalise opportunities for different categories of people in access, participation and benefit from the Programmes implemented by
government.
The Commission recommends that within the fiscal space, the 18 development Programmes should focus on deliberate interventions which improve the gender and equity outcomes.
For God and My Country
Safia Nalule Juuko, Chairperson, Equal
Opportunities Commission.
You can access the report here
Programme Budget Framework Paper Assessment Report FY 2025-26