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About
The LEGS Project

The Local Economic Growth Support Project is a strategic initiative by the Government of Uganda Through the Ministry of Local Government, It seeks to uplift the economic well being of rural communities by Improving access to water enhancing agriculture productivity, promoting environmental conservation and strengthening local value chains.

The project is a direct response to Uganda's National Local Economic Development (LED) Policy, adopted in 2014 and contributes to long term development goals by supporting community-driven solutions and enterprise growth

Project Objective

To improve household incomes in targeted districts with low water access and high potential for production-based economic transformation by overcoming structural barriers to growth and sustainability.

Alignment with Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs)

NO POVERTY

ZERO HUNGER

CLEAN WATER AND SANITATION

AFFORDABLE AND CLEAN ENERGY

Geographical Scope

Areas of implementation

The LEGS Project supports 17 Districts across five-regions of uganda and is implemented in two main Componets
  • Rift Valley
  • Central
  • Eastern
  • Northern
  • West Nile

Component A

Water for Enhanced Agricultural Productivity & Environmental Conservation (Implemented in 10 districts).

The Project is being Implemented in 10 Districts of : Alentong, Bunyangobu, Kabarole, Kumi, Kibuku, Katakwi, Kyenjojo, Ntoroko, Gomba and Nakaseke.

Component b

Water for Enhanced Agricultural Productivity & Environmental Conservation (Implemented in 10 districts).

The Project is being Implemented in 17 Districts: Including the above 10 Plus Adjumani, Buyende, Tororo, Buikwe, Nwoya, Luwero and Rukungiri

IMPLEMENTATION HIGHLIGHTS

INFRASTRUCTURE

  • 221 KM of community Access Roads
  • 8 Gravity Flow water Schemes
  • 10 Market Sheds
  • 6 Milk Collections Centers
  • 3 Bulking Centers
  • 12 Processing & Storage Facilities

VALUE CHAIN SUPPORT AND RURAL FINANCE

  • Fish Farming
  • Acquisition of Agricultural
  • Cattle Farming
  • Sam Dam Excavation
  • Produce Restocking
  • Produce Restocking

ENVIROMENTAL RESORTORATION

  • 3 Enviromental Restoration Schemes
  • 2 Agricultural Demonstration

These initiatives promote sustainability, land restoration and farmer learning through demonstration and knowledge transfer

KEY PLANNED ACTIVITIES

  • Roads
  • Activation Centers
  • Water Supply Sheds
  • Market Sheds
  • Agro-processing units

Project Sponsors

LEGS is funded through a concessional loan of USD 43 Million from Islamic Development Bank. This amount includes USD 10 million earmarked for Rural Finance to support local enterprises.