Programme Responsible Officer: Under-Secretary/Accounting Officer

The Program is responsible for provision of strategic policy guidance and leadership to the Ministry; formulation of Ministerial policies, work plans and monitoring their implementation and managing the physical, financial and human resources of the Ministry. In the FY 2018/19, this Program received UShs 29.25bn by end of December 2018 against an appropriation of UShs 43.95bn. Out of this, Ushs 26.79bn was spent which is 91.6% absorption.

During the period the Ministry prepared the Budget Framework Paper for FY 2019/20 and periodic performance reports including Government Annual Performance Reports (GAPR) and Quarterly reports for FY 2018/19. Operationalized the Electronic Content Management System (ECMS) for online archiving of documents. Conducted health week where all staff were sensitized on various health issues including communicable and non-communicable diseases.

In the FY 2019/20, the Program has been allocated UShs 56.977bn. This is in comparison to FY 2018/19 allocation of UShs 55.902bn. The allocation will further facilitate construction of a new office block, maintenance of the Ministry structure, facilitation of regional and international delegations as well as review of the five-year strategic plan.

In conclusion, during the FY 2019/20, the Ministry will execute its mandate through the above eight programs which is expected to significantly contribute towards achievement of the NDP II objectives, the vision 2040, Accountability Sector Strategic Investment Plan as well as the Ministry Strategic Plan

Programme Objective :

i. Provide strategic leadership and management of the Ministry.

ii. Formulate Ministerial policies, plans and monitor their implementation.

iii.Manage the physical, financial and human resources