UGANDA

TJ MECHANISMS
Education
In the education sector, the overarching concern of participants from a majority of districts
centred on increasing access to quality schools. Participants called for an increase in the
number and quality of schools, including vocational institutions and universities, as well
as an increase in the number of stable and well-paid full time teaching staff. 844
While some participants insisted that equal education opportunities be extended to
every region, 845 others prioritized certain groups, advocating for more funding for the
Karimojong, special attention and free education for conflict-affected children and
orphans, and adequate funding for the Functional Adult Literacy programme. 846 Regarding
content of curricula, some participants highlighted the need to teach English in primary
school since local languages are not used in exams, 847 and others suggested promoting
entrepreneurship skills, 848 unity 849 and nationwide civic education. 850 Participants across
the country also discussed the importance of balanced history teaching. In general,
participants observed that more monitoring and supervision of the education sector is
needed from both the local and central Government. 851
Health
Several districts reflected a need for reform in the area of health care. Some groups
called for more funding and better distribution of drugs, 852 while others prioritized better
services, technology and well-paid staff at district hospitals. 853 In general, participants
noted that health service delivery should be improved to reach the community at the
grassroots level, 854 and that more monitoring is needed by relevant local and central
Government officials. 855 Specifically, some called for a review of policies which granted
licenses to traditional healers. 856
Land
Reform of land policy was a priority for those concerned with mediating land disputes
and protecting vulnerable populations from manipulation by elites. 857 Participants
observed that greater understanding of land conflicts was needed, and that the relevant
Government Ministries should visit affected areas more often. 858 Some participants
recommended that a land tribunal be established so that local Government officials
and traditional leaders could settle disputes, while others advocated for increasing the
capacity of local courts to deal with land issues, thus minimizing the risk of corruption
844 Research conducted in Bulambuli, Gulu, Arua, Bundibugyo, Mbarara, Mukono and Soroti
Districts
845 Research conducted in Soroti District
846 Research conducted in Bulambuli, Kasese, Lira and Pader Districts
847 Research conducted in Bulambuli District
848 Research conducted in Mukono District
849 Research conducted in Kitgum District
850 Research conducted in Hoima and Nakasongola Districts
851 Research conducted in Bundibugyo District
852 Research conducted in Adjumani and Bulambuli Districts
853 Research conducted in Gulu, Mbarara and Bundibugyo Districts
854 Research conducted in Mukono and Hoima Districts
855 Research conducted in Bundibugyo and Bulambuli Districts
856 Research conducted in Nakasongola District
857 Research conducted in Bundibugyo and Lira Districts
858 Research conducted in Bulambuli District
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