Foreword.
In accordance with Section 14 (2) (d) of the Equal Opportunities Commission Act, 2007, The Commission is delighted to present findings of the Study on Salary Disparities in the Public service. Employment opportunities and fair remuneration are one of the important ways in which individual persons and their families can contribute and benefit from economic growth and access to basic services. Equal access to opportunities across all aspects of life is a major prerequisite for inclusive growth, socioeconomic transformation and sustainable improvement of both human welfare and the environment. It is therefore imperative that government ensures equitable remuneration to its workers in its various Ministries, Departments and Agencies.
The Government of Uganda is the largest single formal employer in the country and often provides a reference point in terms of remuneration, labour laws and fair employment practices. In this regard, compliance to employment policies and laws that emphasize equity/equal opportunities in remuneration and employment is instrumental in improving efficiency and effectiveness of service delivery.
This study report highlights several findings pertaining to salary disparities in the public service and associated gaps regarding service delivery. The government of Uganda should take deliberate efforts to review and rationalize the pay structure. All Government remunerations should be determined in a rational way that reflects equity among the peers across the public service.
The Equal Opportunities Commission is committed towards working with all stakeholders to address gaps that affect service delivery across the public sector in the struggle to transform and modernize Uganda. Based on the findings of this report, the Commission strongly recommends for harmonization of the public service salary structure and putting in place mechanisms to ensure fairness in remuneration among government employees.
FOR GOD AND MY COUNTRY.
Sylvia Muwebwa Ntambi (Mrs.)
Chairperson