Program management is critical to ensure successful implementation in a coordinated and participatory approach involving different stakeholders in order to achieve the program
development objectives. The GKMA-UDP is implemented in a Program for
Results modality with the main objective of enhancing institutional systems and building capacity of implementing entities to promote coordination among the implementing entities.
It also focuses on delivery of resilient economic infrastructure and local economic activities to create jobs. The Office of the President - MoKCC&MA, which is the implementing entity for the program,
carries out implementation of the program through the nine entities of GKMA.
The institutional arrangement for implementation of the Program includes the MoKCC&MA, Inter-ministerial Committee, the Program Technical Committee, the Program Support Team and the nine implementing Entities.
The MoKCC&MA spearheads the institutional arrangement and is responsible for coordination and overseeing the implementation of the program.
Institutional Arrangement Framework
Key Roles and Responsibilities of Institutions in the GKMA-UDP Implementation
GKMA-UDP Inter-Ministerial Committee (IMC)
The IMC is responsible for making policy decisions regarding emerging policy issues on the program. The IMC discusses, decides and dispose of issues brought to their attention as quickly as possible.
The Minister for Kampala Capital City Authority chairs the committee, with the Ministers of the respective MDAs as co-chair.
The Inter-Ministerial Committee is comprised of the ministries of Lands Housing and Urban Development; Finance, Planning and Economic Development; Local Government;
Trade, Industry and Cooperatives; Works and Transport; Water and Environment; Justice and Constitutional Affairs; Energy and Mineral Development;
Public Service; Gender, Labor and Social Development; Information, Communication and National Guidance; and Tourism, Wildlife and Antiquities.
Program Technical Committees (PTC)
The PTC is responsible for addressing technical issues that might have impacts on program implementation. The PTC meets quarterly on a rotational basis;
at the relevant offices of the Implementing Entities, in order to inspect the work, provide real time guidance/support and promote best practices, amongst others.
The PTC forwards any emerging policy issues identified to the IMC. The PST shall be the secretariat to the PTC.
The PTC is comprised of representatives from Ministries, Departments and Agencies (MDAs) mentioned above and others that include Inspectorate of Government (IG);
National Information Technology Authority Uganda (NITA-U); Public Procurement and Disposal of Public Assets Authority (PPDA); National Planning Authority (NPA);
National Environment Management Authority (NEMA); National Water and Sewerage Corporation (NWSC); and Uganda Police Force.
The Program Support Team (PST)
The Office of the President - MoKCC&MA ensure oversight and coordination through a Program Support Team. The team comprises of a Program Coordinator, two Registered Engineers,
a Procurement Specialist, Financial Management Specialist, Physical and Urban Planning Specialist, M&E Specialist, Environmental Specialist, Social Development Specialist,
Communication Specialist,
and Local Economic Development Specialist. In addition, the PST is supported by Program Officers and support staff.
The PST reports to the Under Secretary, MoKCCMA, who is the overall Accounting Officer for the program. The PST team also provides mentoring and technical back-up
to the Implementing Entities.
The GKMA Implementing Entities
The GKMA Implementing Entities are responsible for planning, budgeting, implementing and reporting on the projects in their jurisdiction.
These entities are: Kampala Capital City Authority (KCCA), Wakiso, Mukono and Mpigi District Local Governments as well as the Municipalities of
Kira, Nansana, Makindye-Ssabagabo, Mukono and Entebbe.
Each GKMA entity maintains a functioning Metropolitan Development Forum (MDF). The Metropolitan Development Forums (MDFs) monitor Program implementation and
provide oversight functions at the entity level.
Ministry of Finance, Planning and Economic Development (MoFPED)
The Ministry of Finance, Planning and Economic Development (MoFPED) and the Office of the Auditor General (OAG) play significant roles in the implementation of the GKMA-UDP.
The MoFPED is responsible for ensuring that program resources are budgeted for and disbursed within the National Medium-Term Expenditure Framework (MTEF).
The OAG has a role to ensure that Program audits and the Value for Money audits are conducted.
Accountability Agencies
These agencies include the Inspectorate of Government (IG), PPDA and OAG. The IG, together with other investigative arms of Government such as Uganda Police, have a
role to investigate and prosecute any suspected cases of crime, fraud, and corruption. The PPDA is tasked with conducting annual procurement audits;
while the OAG undertakes mandatory audits and value for money audits on the projects.
Parliament of Uganda
The Parliament is responsible for loan approval and general oversight through its committees such as the Committee on Presidential Affairs, the Budget Committee,
Committee on Local Governments, and Public Accounts Committee (PAC).
The Program Development Partners
The GKMA-UDP is implemented with support from the World Bank and the Agence Française de Development. The development partners are responsible for:
- (a) Reviewing implementation progress and achievement of the program results;
- (b) Providing back up support during implementation;
- (c) Monitoring systems performance for instance field monitoring reports, audit reports, risk mitigation measures, compliance with legal agreements and
the Program Action Plan.
