National Planning Authority of Uganda explained

National Planning Authority
Type:Parastatal
Foundation:2002
Key People:Prof Pamela Mbabazi
Chairperson
[1]
Joseph Muvawala
Executive Director[2]
Industry:Development planning
Products:National Development Plans (NDP I, NDP II, NDP III)
Homepage:Homepage

The National Planning Authority of Uganda, commonly referred to as the National Planning Authority (NPA), is a semi-autonomous national development planning organisation in Uganda and is owned by the government of Uganda.[3]

Location

The headquarters of NPA are located at Planning House, 15B Clement Hill Road, on Nakasero Hill, in Uganda's capital city of Kampala.[4] The geographical coordinates of the Authority's headquarters are 0°19'12.0"N, 32°35'19.0"E (Latitude:0.320000; Longitude:32.588611).

Overview

The NPA was created by the Ugandan Parliament in 2002. The mission of the NPA is to produce comprehensive economic development plans for the country. NPA is also mandated to coordinate development planning in the entire country, and to advise the executive branch on the best policies and strategies for the development of the country. The agency is charged with the economic evaluation of public projects and programs, in collaboration with civil society and the private sector. It is also responsible for the development of local expertise in development planning nationally, and at district level.[5]

One of the immediate planning goals is Uganda's attainment of middle-income status, with an annual per capita income of US$1,036 or higher.[6] Originally planned for 2020,[3] more realistic evaluation puts that event in the 2025 to 2030 time frame.[7]

Governance

For a period of ten years, Dr Wilberforce Kisamba Mugerwa, an agricultural economist and former cabinet minister in the central government, served as the executive chairman of NPA. He resigned in August 2018.[8] The executive director of the government agency, is Dr Joseph Muvawala.[9]

In June 2024, a new board was appointed, with the following members, who will serve a five-year term; renewable once.[1]

  1. [Prof Pamela Kasabiti Mbabazi ]]: Chairperson of the Board
  2. Dr Ivan Lule: Deputy Chairperson
  3. Hon Lydia Wanyoto: Member
  4. Prof Enos Kiremire: Member
  5. Hon Birahwa Mukitale Stephen Adyeeri: Member

See also

External links

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Notes and References

  1. Web site: 30 December 2021 . Top Makerere Don Amanda Ngabirano Confirmed as National Physical Planning Board Chairperson . . Maurice Muhwezi . 31 December 2021 . Mukono, Uganda.
  2. Web site: 6 April 2019 . Uganda Needs Eight Percent Annual Growth to Attain Middle Income Status – NPA . . 18 November 2014 . Joseph Olanyo . Kampala.
  3. Web site: 25 July 2016 . Development Planning in Uganda . 6 April 2019 . Clubrunner.blob.core.windows.net . Patrick . Birungi.
  4. Web site: National Planning Authority of Uganda: Location . National Planning Authority . National Planning Authority . 2019 . 6 April 2019 . Kampala.
  5. Web site: National Planning Authority of Uganda: About Us . National Planning Authority . National Planning Authority . 2019 . 6 April 2019 . Kampala.
  6. Web site: Kenya joins middle income economy status on Tuesday . . 25 September 2014 . 6 April 2019 . Joshua . Masinde . Nairobi.
  7. Web site: NPA boss warns on middle income status . 15 July 2016 . . 6 April 2019 . Alon . Mwesigwa . Kampala.
  8. Web site: Kisamba Mugerwa Ends Term As Planning Authority Boss . . 11 August 2018 . 6 April 2019 . Bwabale . Taddeo . Kampala.
  9. Web site: . Hon. Tumwebaze, Dr. Muvawala To Champion MakLIB E-resources Fundraising Initiative . 13 July 2018 . 6 April 2019 . Wamai . Mark . Kampala.

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