The water resource base is, therefore, under threat. The documents may therefore not be redistributed commercially without the permission of the original publishers. Ugandas freshwater, like elsewhere globally, is a strategic natural resource vital for life sustenance, socioeconomic development and maintenance of the. The development of this second national health policy nhp ii has been informed by the national development plan ndp for the period 201011201415, the 1995 constitution of the republic of uganda and the new global dynamics.
This booklet summarizes the nccp, which offers a longterm vision for ugandas climate change mitigation and adaptation plans in all sectors of the economy. The policy provides a clear framework for strengthening the coverage, quality and utility of the assessment of public policies and investments. National environment management policy for uganda 2014 page vii on a downward trend. Over the next ten years, substantial donor investments dealt with much of the physical side of things, but management was another matter. Establishment of the national environment management authority. Summary record of proceedings of national water resources council meeting held on 28th december, 2012 438. Scaling up multisectoral efforts to establish a strong nutrition foundation for ugandas development. The national water policy of ghana is intended to provide a framework for the sustainable development of ghanas water resources. Republic of uganda ministry of agriculture, animal industry and fisheries and ministry of water and environment national irrigation policy agricultural transformation through irrigation development ministry of agriculture, animal industry and fisheries plot 1418 lugard avenue, entebbe p. While the nwsc act sets out the roles and responsibilities of nwsc, the national water policy under the banner some for all, rather than all for some sets objectives related to managing and. In 1995 technical efficiency water billed over water. Objective xi ii of the constitution provides that the state shall stimulate agricultural, industrial, technological and scientific development by adopting appropriate policies and enactment of enabling legislation.
Water policy, accessibility and water ethics in kenya other. The national water and sewerage corporation nwsc is a public utility company 100% owned by the government of uganda. O box 102 entebbe uganda ministry of water and environment. Ugandas national water and sewerage corporation nwsc emerged from the idi amin period in the mid1980s with devastated infrastructure. The objective of the national water policy is to take cognizance of the existing situation, to propose a framework for creation of a system of laws and institutions and for a plan of action with a unified national perspective. The corporation was established in 1972 under decree no. Renewed in 2007, the ugp aims to establish a clear framework for identification, implementation, and coordination of interventions aimed at achieving gender equality.
This national agriculture policy nap has been formulated in line with the constitution of the republic of uganda. Report fully on the performance of the national water and sewerage. Government of uganda ministry of water and environment. Uganda is the worlds second largest freshwater lake and drains into the. Vie proper planning, development and wiseuse and sustenance of ugandas precious water resources is the collective responsibilisy of all ugandans, and. For the first time, uganda has a clear documented and referenceable written national water policy. Water source protection works within the ugandan national policy and.
The policy aims to provide a framework for ensuring that the health laboratory services in uganda are strengthened so as to adequately support the effective and efficient delivery of the uganda national minimum health care package unmhcp to all people in. Turning finance into services for 2015 and beyond rural water supply encourage donors to join harmonized procedures and to pool funding for rural water supply. In addition the new health policy derives guidance directly from the national health. Water gender policy in practice in uganda the solutions. Ministry of health knowledge management portal uganda. Ugandas wetlands contribute immensely to peoples livelihoods and to the health of the environment, through processes such as water storage and purification, products obtained from ecosystems, benefits from regulation of ecosystem services, nonmaterial benefits obtained from ecosystems, and services necessary for the production of all. This paper presents the national policy on public sector monitoring and evaluation. Ministry of health pharmacy division stock status report as at 1st february 2020. The policy sets the stage for water resources management and will guide development efforts aimed at achieving the maximum net benefit for uganda from her water resources for the present and future.
This national water development report nwdr, 2005 is a comprehensive report that gives a broad overview of status. The main shortfall in the national water policy of 1991 can be identified in the implementation strategies, which emphasised that the central government is a sole investor, implementer and manager of the projects, both in rural and urban areas. The united republic of tanzania national water policy july 2002 internet version table of contents acronyms and abbreviations 3 introduction 4 1. The government of uganda adopted a national environment policy in 1994 and one of the policy objectives is to collect, analyse, store and disseminate reliable information relating to environmental management issues. In addition, the nwp recognizes the economic value of water, promotes the participation of all stakeholders, including women and the poor, in all stages of water supply and sanitation, and confirms the right of all ugandans to safe water.
Nema, national forestry authority nfa, uganda national metrological authority unma and national water and sewerage corporation nwsc, and ugx101. It proposes that finances for monitoring and evaluation are clearly allocated within the national budget. The policy sets the stage for water resources management. Ministry of finance, planning and economic development the. The of the documents on this site remains with the original publishers. The national water policy is underpinned by the principles enunciated in the ghana poverty reduction strategy gprs, the millennium development goals mdgs and the africa water. It is a product of an intensive study of kenyas water resources and meteorological conditions to facilitate planning for development and management of the same. National environment management policy for uganda, 1994 uganda national environment action plan secretariat, ministry of natural resources, 1994 environmental management 48 pages. Policies in uganda global database on the implementation. The national water master plan 2030 was launched on 26th march 2014. Constitution of committee for suggesting a road map for implementation of national water policy, 2012. The national water policy is underpinned by the principles enunciated in the ghana poverty reduction strategy gprs, the millennium development goals. Upe universal primary education uwa uganda wildlife authority. The national water policy of uganda 1999 7 and the nwsc act 20008 set the legal framework for the water sector.
The government of uganda launched its multisectoral uganda nutrition action plan unap in november 2011 and the next iteration of the unap is in development. Report fully on the performance of the national water and sewerage corporation and the water authorities in the. Objective xi ii of the constitution provides that the state shall stimulate agricultural, industrial, technological and scientif. The forestry policy is built up from the following elements. Uganda national water development report 2005 preamble this national water development report nwdr, 2005 is a comprehensive report that gives a broad overview of status of the water sector in uganda and the progress made by government to address the challenges related to sustainable water resources management. The evidence gaps in national policies hamper sustainable management of ecosystems and gender equality environment is inadequately embedded in the national trade policy, which does not address ecosystem concerns. In uganda, the development of a national climate change policy and its implementation strategy enables the country to fulfil its obligations under the convention, and therefore to contribute to addressing the global problem. Functions of the authority, relationship with lead agencies and delegation. Health, education, gender, child welfare and community development, natural resources dept.
Forest reserves, national parks, wildlife reserves. It is targeted at all water users, water managers and practitioners, investors, decision makers and policy makers within the central. This epidemiological bulletin serves to inform all stakeholders at district, national, and global levels on disease. The basic policy document is the draft national water policy of uganda, which was tabled to cabinet on 15th february, 1999, following various revisions. Publish a national inventory for rws, including access rates and strategic ratios. In addition, the development of the multisectoral national nutrition policy is nearly complete.
The uganda government is now required and committed to ollem ing an enabling environment whereall ugandans should have access to satisfactory sanitation facilities this is currently provided for by the uganda constitution, 1995 as well as the ministry of llcalth policy. Taking cognizance of the long gestation periods and colossal cost of mega water sector projects, usually extend beyond the constitutional five years tenure of a government and that transfer of power from one government political party to another does not affect water sector. Responsibility for water supply and sanitation policy and regulation. The policy also emphasised that the central government has a responsibility of protecting water. This national water development report nwdr, 2005 is a comprehensive report that gives a. Water is on the concurrent legislative list which poses a challenge to coordination and definition of roles the national water resources policy would provide a framework for addressing these challenges in order to achieve the following. National environment management policy for uganda, 1994.
Permanent forest estate is defined as land that is set aside for forestry activities in perpetuity. Finally, the national water policy nwp, adopted in 1999, promotes the principles of integrated water resources management, a comprehensive approach to water supply. Nms is well stocked with arv medicines above 3 mos except efv 600mg, atvr. National water policy department of water resources, rd. The donor onbudget allocation within this total allocation amounted to ugx 320. Second quarter octoberdecember expenditure limits circular fy 2019201. Examine the financial viability of piped water supplies in small towns. The first national water policy was adopted in september, 1987. National water policy is formulated by the ministry of water resources of the government of india to govern the planning and development of water resources and their optimum utilization. Ugandas national water and sewerage corporation nwsc emerged from the idi. The uganda forestry policy ministry of water,lands and environment republic of uganda. Scaling up multisectoral efforts to establish a strong nutrition foundation for uganda s development. In order to promote public education and public safety, equal justice for all, a better informed citizenry, the rule of law, world trade and world peace, this legal document is hereby made available on a noncommercial basis, as it is the right of all humans to. Usaid has worked with the government to encourage other development partners and the.
The main shortfall in the national water policy of 1991 can be identified in. Cop7 established an ldc fund to support the preparation of napas and an ldc expert group. This was further strengthened in 1995 by the national environment act cap 153 which put in place the institutional framework that. In addition, the nwp recognizes the economic value of water, promotes the participation of all stakeholders, including women and. National integrated prevention of mother to child transmission of hiv pmtct policy guidelines 2011 uganda nutrition action plan 20112016. Water gender policy in practice in uganda the solutions journal. Policies in uganda global database on the implementation of. Framework and guidelines for water source protection.
The national health policy and strategic plan frame have been formulated within the context of the provisions of the constitution of the republic of uganda 1995 and the local governments act, 1997 which decentralised governance and service delivery. The uganda forestry policy 2001 table of contents foreword. Uganda national water development report 2005 section 1 gives general. For instance, in the middle east, control over access to scarce water resources is a major issue between the israelis and the palestinians, as well as their neighbors.
Uganda national metrological authority unma and national. Weekly epidemiological bulletin week 9, 24th feb 1st mar 2020. Ministry of finance, planning and economic development. Water is on the concurrent legislative list which poses a challenge to coordination and definition of roles the national water resources policy would provide a framework for addressing these challenges in. Nwscs quarterly and annual performance reports have been received in pdf. Ugandas national agriculture policy nap was been formulated in line with the constitution of the republic of uganda. This document is the output of the interactive process initiated. Government of uganda ministry of water and environment water.
National water policy 2018 ministry of water resources. Analyze the reasons for the differences between uganda bureau of statistics and ministry of water and environment access data. National wetland policies uganda the republic of uganda national policy for the conservation and management of wetland resources ministry of natural resources 1995 contents foreword executive summary overview 1. Water policy, accessibility and water ethics in kenya. Ghana national water policy v acknowledgements the development of this policy document is the result of a sectorwide stakeholder consultations and collaboration involving water practitioners, policy formulators, decision makers, ministries, municipal, and district assemblies and allied agencies, development. Forest policy updated forest policy statement code p1 uganda has a national forest policy nfp the nfp has not been updated was officially adopted by government in 2001 additional information none forest policy documentation none main objectives focus of the forest policy code p2 the vision for ugandas forests.
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