Rakai Development Plan 2015-16 to 2019-20
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THE REPUBLIC OF UGANDA RAKAI DISTRICT LOCAL GOVERNMENT 5 YEAR DISTRICT DEVELOPMENT PLAN FOR 2015/2016-2019/2020 VISION A TRANSFORMED RAKAI COMMUNITY FROM A PEASANT TO A MODERN AND PROSPEROUS DISTRICT WITHIN 30 YEARS THEME GROWTH AND SOCIO-ECONOMIC TRANSFORMATION FOR PROSPERITY October 2014 i Figure 1: MAPS Figure 2: Rakai District Map ii District Vision: A transformed Rakai community from a peasant to a modern and prosperous district within 30 years District Mission: To serve the community, through a coordinated service delivery system, focusing on national and local priorities in order to improve the quality of life of people. iii Foreword The District formulated this Development Plan in accordance with section 36 of the Local Governments Act of 2013 and its amendments; in preparation of the Plan an elaborative process was followed which involved wide consultation with all stakeholders like NGOs, the private sector , opinion leaders and elected people‟s representatives at all levels. It is greatly hoped that this process will promote a spirit of ownership and enhance sustainability of investments. This process was ably guided by the district resource team comprising of technical staff from the district and development partners This document puts Council vision, mission, goals, objectives, strategies and activities for the planned period in a logical and systematic manner emphasizing the district priorities that alleviate poverty and promote prosperity for all. Another crucial policy strategy for our district in this plan is the aspect of joint action with our development partners. These partners include, the donors, NGOs, CBOs and others agents of civil society including the beneficiary communities. Our council recognizes and appreciates the contribution of these development partners. This document in addition emphasizes a number of crosscutting development priorities that are intended to add value to the sector priorities. These crosscutting priorities which are incorpora ted in the development plan include child welfare, protection and development of vulnerable groups, women participation and empowerment, environment protection and development, private sector participation, good governance and accountability and fighting HIV/AIDS. The projects to be implemented in this plan are in line with Schedule II of the Local Government Act, 2013 (as amended), the National Priority Areas of the National Development Plan. It is my belief that the proper implementation of this plan will greatly contribute to the attainment of our district vision of „‟ a transformed Rakai community from a peasant to a modern and prosperous district within 30 years. I wish to express our District‟s commitment towards supporting the implementation process and ensuring sustainability of already existing and new infrastructure to be set up through deliberate planning and funding of operation and maintenance programmes. All stakeholders in Rakai District development are commended for supporting the Planning Process, and I urge them to use this document to promote coordinated and sustained development in the district For God and My Country Mugabi Robert Benon DISTRICT CHAIRPERSON/RAKAI iv Acknowledgement The District Development Plan (DDP) is a vital management document for the District Council which provides the broad framework for promoting sustainable social-economic development initiatives in the next 5 years. The DDP serves as a basic foundation for the annual district budgeting process. In addition, the DDP is a legal instrument from which the basic mandates for service delivery for District and Lower Local Governments as well as for NGOs activities are originated. The five years District Development Plan (DDP) is a product of a very comprehensive and participatory process which has involved consultation of a wide range of stakeholders. Rakai District Administration is therefore very grateful to all those persons and institutions that, in one way or another, contributed to the success of the exercise of this Development Plan. Special thanks are extended to heads of district department and heads of sections, members of the District Executive committee, District Finance Committee and other Sector Committees of the Council, as well as members of the NGOs and CBOs in Rakai District who worked tirelessly to prepare proposals and materials included in this Development Plan. Further gratitude goes to staff in the District Planning Unit and Finance Department for their technical and coordinated efforts that enabled successful and timely completion of the planning process. The planning process would not have been possible without cooperation and support of other partners who are equally crucial in the district‟s development process. In this regard special gratitude goes to the ministry of Finance and other line ministries for the resource opportunities availed to the district which has enabled an effective response to the needs of the people. I would like to appeal for maximum cooperation and support from all actors as we enter into the implementation of the Development Plan. Ssonko Solomon CHIEF ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICER/RAKAI v Table of Contents FIGURE 1: MAPS ......................................................................................................... II FIGURE 2: RAKAI DISTRICT MAP ....................................................................................... II DISTRICT VISION: ............................................................................................................. III DISTRICT MISSION: .......................................................................................................... III FOREWORD ..................................................................................................................... IV ACKNOWLEDGEMENT ...................................................................................................... V TABLE OF CONTENTS ....................................................................................................... VI LIST OF TABLES .............................................................................................................. XVI LIST OF FIGURES: .......................................................................................................... XVII LIST OF ACRONYMS: .................................................................................................... XVIII EXECUTIVE SUMMARY ................................................................................................... XX VISION ............................................................................................................................ XX MISSION: ........................................................................................................................ XX BROAD DEVELOPMENT OBJECTIVES .............................................................................. XXI INVESTMENT PRIORITIES .............................................................................................. XXII STRATEGIES TO FINANCE IMPLEMENT AND COORDINATE THE PLAN: ......................... XXIV TABLE 1: BROAD DISTRICT INDICATIVE FINANCIAL PLAN. ............................................. XXV CHARPTER ONE ................................................................................................................ 1 1.1 BACKGROUND.......................................................................................................................................................... 1 1.1.1: BRIEF HISTORY AND DEVELOPMENT TRENDS ............................................................................................................. 1 1.1.2: DESCRIPTION OF THE PLANNING PROCESS ................................................................................................................ 1 vi 1.1.2.1: Summary of Key events in the Planning Process ......................................................................................... 2 TABLE 2: KEY ACTIVITIES IN PLANNING PROCESS. ........................................................... 2 1.1.3 STRUCTURE OF THE LOCAL GOVERNMENT DEVELOPMENT PLAN ..................................................................................... 3 1.2 DISTRICT PROFILE ..................................................................................................................................................... 3 1.2.1: KEY GEOGRAPHICAL INFORMATION ......................................................................................................................... 3 1.2.1.1 Geomorphology ............................................................................................................................................. 3 1.2.1.2: Water Resources .......................................................................................................................................... 4 1.2.1.3 Soils ................................................................................................................................................................ 5 1.2.1.4: Climate .......................................................................................................................................................... 5 1.2.1.5 Vegetation ..................................................................................................................................................... 6 1.2.1.6: Rainfall Pattern ............................................................................................................................................