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We were excited to host @unwomenuganda , @FCDOGovUK , @IGADsecretariat , @fca_uganda , @AKF_EA , @Cordaid @CordaidUganda , @CAREUganda , @PlanGlobal , @OPMUganda , @ACF_EU , @streetchilduk , @HabitatforHumanity, @CatholicRelief , @FoodforTheHungry, @CivsourceAfrica , @CivLegacy_F , @HumanRightsNetworkforJournalists, Academicians, Mbale DLG, Nakawa divisional leadership local, and national actors in the high level meeting today focused on ; Amplifying local voices : regional insights of locally led Development across Uganda's sub regions, joined by our partner @CIVICUSalliance ; the Local Leadership Labs initiative continues to pave the way for transformative, Community Led Development! Key donor expectations presented in the cocreation today were; accountability, documentation, and longevity—remain central to fostering sustainability and transparency in development efforts. This position paper on locally-led development in Uganda encapsulates valuable insights, drawn from: ✔ A rigorous literature review ✔ Extensive consultations with local actors, government representatives, and marginalized groups spanning 7 sub-regions and 50+ districts, including Western Uganda, the southwestern region, West Nile, Karamoja, and the eastern region. ✔ A commitment to radical inclusion, ensuring engagement with marginalized populations and faith-based organizations. Grounded in a robust Theory of Change, this initiative champions local ownership and leadership, embracing best practices in: 🔹 Constituency accountability 🔹 Safe and inclusive dialogue spaces 🔹 Co-created, locally-driven processes By dismantling barriers to locally-led development, the Local Leadership Labs cultivates an environment where local voices are amplified and diverse stakeholders unite to co-create meaningful solutions for sustainable progress. #LocallyLedDevelopment #LocalLeadershipLabsUg – at Kampala, Uganda

Happening today: @Mglsd_UG and @brac_uganda are hosting the national Ultra-Poor Graduation Model & The Self Reliance Index Symposium at the Mestil Hotel, Kampala #UPGRSISymposium2026. Guided by insights from Dr.Fred Muhumuza Makerere University Business School - MUBS Main Campus, the conversation is tackling three critical questions for Uganda's development pathway: 1. What is graduation? Moving beyond short-term aid to provide a time-bound, sequenced pathway that exits households from extreme poverty into sustainable livelihoods. 2. How confident are we that Ugandan households are becoming self-sufficient? Evaluating how foundational support transforms into long-term socio-economic resilience. 3. How do we measure graduation in progress? Utilizing data-driven tools like the Self-Reliance Index (SRI) to track household growth. The 4 Pillars of the Graduation Approach To achieve true autonomy, the BRAC Graduation Approach fastens together four interconnected core objectives: * Social Protection: Consumption support, health care access, and crisis relief to safeguard families against immediate shocks. * Livelihood Promotion: Asset transfers (livestock/goods) paired with technical skills training to generate resilient streams of income. * Financial Inclusion: Introducing informal savings groups (VSLAs) and financial literacy to build strong household capital. * Social Empowerment: Life-skills coaching, confidence building, and community integration to ensure marginalized households have a voice. By shifting the focus from mere poverty reduction to total self-reliance, this symposium highlights how structured coordination can complement existing national initiatives like the Parish Development Model (PDM). @NaomiAyot, @Josmay7720, @onamamathias,@musana_raymond

Happening Now: The @Necda_ug stakeholders’ meeting, organized by @earlyyearsCount, is underway. @Necda_ug Chairperson Hellen Namulwana shared progress to date, including the successful legal registration of NECDA. Vice Chair Kabanda Joseph presented the NECDA brief of the strategic plan. Dr. Safina Mutumba, Assistant Commissioner for Teacher & Pre-primary Curriculum Support at the @Educ_SportsUg, highlighted ongoing restructuring processes at the ministry and ECCE policy dissemination successes Our ED provided an update on the NECDA Secretariat Transition and the TORs, serving as subcommittee chair for transition planning. These are great milestones for @Necda_ug, and we are proud to serve as the Parenting Cluster Secretary.

On behalf of the parenting cluster chairperson @JAtimango of @TMFUganda all members are invited to attend @Necda_ug stakeholders meeting as facilitated by @EYFUganda our secretariat host.

Checked in: @hiltonfound partners catch up meeting this morning as @LcaUganda secretariat, we joined Researchers, Refugee Led Organizations, Local & National actors at all levels plus @GovUganda represented by @Educ_SportsUg & @MoGLSD including. @poverty_action . It was a space to practically connect, learn & unlearn as we drive the 2Gen Model to ECCD agenda.

As the Secretariat for the Parenting Cluster, we are honored to join this discourse. We look forward to a strategic dialogue that advances our shared commitment to improving the lives of Ugandan children. @NaomiAyot @onamamathias @Josmay7720 @EYFUganda #ECD #Localisation

We are proud to advance the localization agenda in Uganda! As a member on the Government of Uganda’s National Localization Task Force! Today, we join the CRRF Secretariat in Uganda for a critical strategy retreat to collaborate with the lead consultant hired by @CAREUganda. Our Goal: Finetune the national localization strategy before it is presented to the Minister by the end of October 2026. Nelson Balyeku (MEAL Head, @OPMUganda) demonstrated how the Partnership Coordination & Monitoring System (PCMS) is transforming refugee response tracking: Closing Delivery Gaps: The PCMS addresses weak information sharing, eliminates duplicated services, and elevates financial transparency. In terms of Legal Compliance: Mr. Balyeku reminded all actors that per Sections 5 and 63(1) of the Refugee Act, registering with the OPM is a strict legal requirement to operate in the country. The PCMS continues to be an absolute game-changer ensuring local and international partners remain accountable, transparent, and united. #Localization #RefugeeResponse #Uganda #CRRF #GrandBargain #Accountability @NaomiAyot. @Josmay7720. @CAREUganda. @RefugeesUganda. @CrrfUganda. @C4C_Uganda