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DESIGNED BY: ISLE MEDIA CORPORATIONS LTD. JACOB: WWW.ISLEMEDIACORP.COM What is Uganda’s Private Sector Uganda makes history… endorses the gender equality seal for private sector...... first country in Africa to have its Private Sector committing to adopt the Gender Equality Seal: and implement the UNDP Gender Equality Seal for Private Enterprises.

The Gender Equality Seal (GES) promotes investment in systems that integrate gender equality into the work environment and business strategies. It is a learning and certification programme, supported by the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP), to help businesses achieve Gender Equality, which is Goal Five of the 17 Adapting the UNDP Gender Equality Seal to our private sector develop- Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). We are making history. This is unique. Its the very first ment plans and corporate practices will be vital in making workplaces and country that is doing Gender equality seal for private marketplaces levelled playing fields for women and men as well as Enterprises in Africa. Uganda will be the touch bearer for The SDGs (global goals), were signed up by world leaders in September 2015 at the “converting SDG 5 into tangible strategies for better employment outcomes Africa in this Crusade. and business practices. “ United Nations General Assembly in New York. Private companies that get the Gender Equality Seal certification attain sustainable business growth, which in turn leads to Gideon Badagawa, Mr. Abdoulaye Mar Dieye” sustainable development. Executive Director Private Sector Foundation” of Uganda Assistant Administrator and Director, UNDP Regional Bureau for Africa

Why is getting the Seal good for private companies: The Gender Equality Seal certification programme provides private companies with a The Pledge ... mechanism to level the playing field for both women and men at the work place. It also On 19th August 2016, the private sector in Uganda through their umbrella body – the Private helps companies to make their human resource management systems equitable and Sector Foundation of Uganda (PSFU) pledged to adopt the Gender Equality Seal Certifica- more gender sensitive. tion Programme for Private Enterprises at a ceremony witnessed by the Hon. Matia Kasaija, Signing Ceremony Working to achieve the Gender Equality Seal helps management of private companies Minister of Finance, Planning and Economic Development; and Hon. Peace Mutuuzo, Minis- understand how their decisions affect female staff compared to male colleagues; how ter of State for Gender and Culture. Uganda made history by becoming the first country in Africa to have its Private Sector gender-pay-gaps come about and how to work out a work-life-balance for employees. committing to adopt and implement the UNDP Gender Equality Seal for Private Enterprises. Africa’s pioneer 13 companies from Manufacturing, ICT, Banking and Service sectors include: Nile Breweries, Alam Group of Companies, Delight Uganda Limited, Aloesha …Compliments Certification of Government Institutions Organic Natural Health Products Limited, NBS Television, Graphic Systems, Standard For Government, the Gender Equality Seal complements the Gender and Equity Chartered Bank, DFCU Bank Limited, , Victorious Education Services, Eye Certificate that is used to assess the gender responsiveness of sector plans and to Eye Consult Limited Hostalite Limited and Simba Telecom. budgets, as provided for by the Public Finance Management Act (PFM 2014). The seal offers government entities; methods, tools and indicators for measuring the gender effects of taxation. Where it has worked and the benefits: Originally pioneered in; Costa Rica, Uruguay, Brazil and Chile, the Gender Equality Seal Certification Programme is now expanding globally. Over 400 companies across eleven countries of Latin America have been certified since 2009. These companies (R-L): Mr. Abdoulaye Mar Dieye, Assistant have reported witnessing a broad range of benefits, including; a better work Administrator and Director, UNDP Regional environment, greater productivity, efficiency, improved relationships among staff, em- Bureau for Africa, Ms. Rosa Malango, ployee commitment, a reduction in absenteeism and attraction of diversity of talent. (R-L) Honourable Matia Kasaija, the Minister of Finance, Planning and Economic Development, Almaz Gebru, the UN Resident Coordinator | UNDP Resident UNDP Uganda Country Director, Patrick Bitature, the Chairperson of PSF Uganda and SDG 8 Ambassador for Uganda; Representative Uganda; sign the declaration. Looking on is Prof. Maggie Kigozi, an eminent business person and Uganda’s SDG 5 Ambassador. Ms. Almaz Gebru, UNDP Country Director; Mr. Patrick Bitature, Chairperson of the 10 Steps for obtaining the Gender Equality Seal (GES) Private Sector Foundation of Uganda; look 1. Formulate the company’s written commitment to gender equality on as Ms. Barbara Ofwono Buyondo, Chief 2. Establish a gender equality committees Executive Officer, Victorious Education 3. Train senior management and staff on gender equality Services signs onto the Gender Equality seal for Private Sector Enterprises. Below: 4. Undertake an internal organizational assessment of the company’s policies and Mr. Paul Bitarabeho of Nile Breweries signs practice PSFU Speaks... onto the Gender Equality seal for Private 5. Develop a company wide policy and plan of action for gender equality Sector Enterprises. We acknowledge the Seal as a concrete tool for us as 6. Implement the gender equality plan of action the Private Sector to contribute to the achievement of 7. Conduct an external audit of the progress achieve the SDGs by reducing gender gaps through promoting 8. Achieve official government recognition and certification of the Gender Equality “ women’s economic empowerment as well as bringing Seals equality in the work place. 9. Once the gender equality seal has been awarded; monitor, audit for quality Mr. Patrick Bitature assurance. Chairperson ” 10. Take actions to improve the programme and maintain certification status Private Sector Foundation of Uganda