The Ministry of Local Government (MoLG) is responsible for Guiding, Inspecting, Monitoringand Advocating for all Local Governments," in support of Government's Vision 2040 objective to bring about socio-economic transformation in Uganda by turning it into a middle-income country.
The Ministry plays a central role in overseeing the implementation of the decentralization policy, promoting good governance, and strengthening Local Government institutions to enhancesustainable socio-economic development across the country.
Uganda decentralization policy, established under the 1995 Constitution and operationalized through the Local Governments Act Cap 138, aims to transfer political,administrative, and financial authority to Local Governments to enhance participatory democracy, improve Public Service Delivery, and accelerate Local Economic Development (LED). Over the years, the policy has contributed significantly to grassroots development byempowering communities and promoting local ownership of development initiatives like Operation Wealth Creation, the Youth Livelihood Programme, Emyooga Program, and Parish Development Model, among others.
The Ministry plays a central role in overseeing the implementation of the decentralization policy, promoting good governance, and strengthening Local Government institutions to enhancesustainable socio-economic development across the country.
Uganda decentralization policy, established under the 1995 Constitution and operationalized through the Local Governments Act Cap 138, aims to transfer political,administrative, and financial authority to Local Governments to enhance participatory democracy, improve Public Service Delivery, and accelerate Local Economic Development (LED). Over the years, the policy has contributed significantly to grassroots development byempowering communities and promoting local ownership of development initiatives like Operation Wealth Creation, the Youth Livelihood Programme, Emyooga Program, and Parish Development Model, among others.
Mission Statement
Vision
Our Vision is to have an effective and efficient Local Government system that provides quality, equitable and sustainable services to the population of Uganda.
Mission
Our Mission is to coordinate and support Local Governments in a bid to provide efficient and sustainable services, improve the welfare of all the people and eradicate poverty in Uganda.