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f \ tF t+) REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE ON GENDER, LABOUR AND SOCTAL DEVELOPMENT ON THE MINISTERIAL POLICY STATEMENT AND BUDGET ESTTMATES FOR FY 2O2Ol2O2t OFFICE OF THE CLERK TO PARLIAMENT PARLIAMENTARY BUILDING April 2O2O t I i^1L!
rS ii r1 {c LIST OF ABBREVIATIONS AND ACRONYMS BCC BFPs Bn CBO Budget Call Circular Budget Framework Papers Billion Community Based Organisation Community Based Rehabilitation CBR CBSD Community Based Services Departments CBRNE Chemical, Biological, Radiological, Nuclear and Explosives Community Dialogue CD CDWs Community Development Workers CSO EAC EOC FAL FGM FBOs FY GBV GoU Civil Society Organisations East African Community Equal Opportunities Commission Functional Adult Literacy Female Genital Mutilation Faith Based Organisations Financial Year Gender-Based Violence Government of Uganda HIV/AIDS Human Immunodeficiency Virus/Acquired Immune Deficiency Syndrome ICE IEC Information, Communication and Education Information, Education and Communication IECD Integrated Early Childhood Development L ffi" i',.
\ LtLu- |1 +{ IFMS International Financial Management Information System ILO LGs LMIS M&E International Labour Organisation Local Governments Labour Market Information System Monitoring and Evaluation MDAs Ministries, Departments and Agencies MoFPED Ministry of Finance, Planning and Economic Development MoGLSD Ministry of Gender, Labour and Social Development MP MT Member of Parliament Medium Term MTEF Medium Term Expenditure Framework NALMIS National Adult Literacy Management Information System NAPAL National Action Plan for Adult Learning NCC NCD NGO NPA NWC NYC OPM OSH OVC National Council for Children National Council for Disability Non-Governmental Organisation National Planning Authority National Women's Council National Youth Council Office of the Prime Minister Occupational Safety and Health Orphans and Other Vulnerable Children PFMA Public Finance Management Act PROGREL Promotion of Green Jobs and Fair Labour Market in Uganda q PWDs Persons with Disability 2 t { 1 Right Based Approach RBA REACH Reproductive, Educative and Community Health Programme SAGE Social Assistance Grant for Empowerment SSASHEW Strengthening Safeguards, Safety and Health at Workplaces SDIP SDS SDSP UGX Social Development Sector Investment Plan Social Development Sector Social Development Sector Plan Uganda Shillings United Nations UN UNFPA United Nations Fund for Population Activities UNICEF United Nations International Children's Education Fund USAID United States Agency for International Development UWEP Uganda Women Entrepreneurship Programme YLP Youth Livelihood Programme 3 W*/ a 1a 1.O Introduction In accordance with Article 155 (4) of the Constitution of the Republic of Uganda 1995, Section 13(4) of Public Finance and Management Act, 2O15 and Rule 185 of the Rules of Procedure of Parliament, Sectoral Committees are mandated among other tasks to: i.
Examine and comment on policy matters affecting Ministries and Departments under their jurisdiction and; ii.

Examine critically Government recurrent and capital budget estimates and make recommendations on them for general debate in the House.

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Ensure Government compliance with approved plans and programmes.
In line with this mandate, I now have the honour and pleasure to present for your consideration and adoption the report of the Committee on Gender, Labour and Social Development in respect to the Ministerial Policy Statement and budgetary provisions for FY 2O2O l2l.

The Committee considered the following Votes: Vote 018 Yote t24 Vote 501 - 850 : Local Governments.
: Ministry of Gender, Labour and Social Development; : Equal Opportunities Commission; 2.O Methodology The Committee scrutinized the Ministerial Policy Statement for Ministry of Gender, Labour and Social Development.
In addition, the Committee held meetings and scrutinized submissions of: o Ministry of Gender, Labour and Social Development; o Shadow Minister of Gender, Labour and Social Development, Office of the Leader of Opposition 4 w fk^i t, { In addition, the Committee reviewed and analyzed the following documents: a) The Ministerial Policy Statement for the Ministry of Gender, Labour and Social Development for FY 2O2O l2O2l; b) Alternative Policy Statement for FY 2O2O 12021; c) National Budget Framework Paper FY 2O2O l2l.
d) Previous report of the Committee on Ministerial Policy Statement FY 2Ot9 I 2O2O VOTE O18: MINISTRY OF GENDER, LABOUR AND SOCIAL DEVELOPMENT 3.O Sector mandate: The mandate of the sector is to mobilize and empower commLlnities to harness their potential through skills development, labour productivity and cultural growth for sustainable and gender responsive development while protecting the rights of vulnerable groups.
4.O Compliance of the MPS to the PFM (2O15) Act The Ministerial Policy Statement (MPS) for Social Development sector for FY 2018119, to a large extent, conforms to the requirements under the PFM (2015) Act.

4.L Compliance with gender and equity The Committee observed that in accordance with Sec.13 (11) (e) of the PFM, Act 2015, Equal Opportunities Commission (EOC) assessed Ministerial Policy Statements for 2O2Ol2l.
The overall National Compliance with Gender and Equity requirements for the FY 2O2O 12 1 is 68.80/o compared to 6Ooh in 2Ot9 I 20.

In assessing the Ministerial Policy Statement the national compliance was focused on gender and other three dimensions of equity which includes; Age, location and disability.
The criterion of age was further categorized as children, Youth and older persons 5 W Ltl-n' { The assessment further focused on seven major areas which were attached weights as follows; (i) Vote contribution to sector Development plan - (ii) Responsiveness of vote objective to Gender and Equity- (iii) Past Performance - (iv) Medium Term Plans- (v) Programme Performance- (vi) Plans for the ensuing year- (vii) Gender Equity Challenge lo/o 5o/o 3Oo/o Soh I5o/o 4oo/o 4o/o The Committee also noted that overall assessment shows that most votes have greatly improved in articulation of Gender and equity issues, although there is need for improvement in three areas particularly; i.
Some votes cannot clearly highlight funds utilized and allocated on outputs that address gender and equity yet this constitutes 30% of the assessment mark; ii.

The provided program outcomes in the PBS are not disaggregated yet disaggregating performance outcome indicators is a requirement to establish the level of equitable improvement and; iii.

Laxity of votes to consider the recommendations made by the Commission.
The Committee however observed that some entities did not attain the minimum pass mark of 50% mark.

Failure to comply with gender and equity compliance requirements in respect to budget estimates and policy statements by entities including Masaka Regional Hospital, Uganda Virus Research Institute, Uganda Mission in Germany, and Uganda Mission in South Africa showed a lack of diligence and reverence to the provisions of the Constitution of Uganda 1995 and the Fublic Finance Management Act 2015.
The Committee recommend.s that the budget estimates for Masaka Regional Hospital, Uganda Vittts Research Institute, Uganda Mission in 6 *&t Ffttft#_ LJl- x Germang, and Uganda Mission in South Africa should not be considered for approaal and approprtqtion.

This is because the failure of most MDA's to complg with Gender and qn Equitg Com;plian,ce requirements has set an adaerse precedence that reJTects a disregard for the Constitution on mqtters of gender and equity.
5.O THE PERFORMANCE OF THE MTNISTRY (TIRST HALF OF F.Y2OL9l20l This section of the report looks at the half year performance of the Social Development Sector.
The Table below explains the Half Year Financial Performance of the Ministry of Gender Labour and Social Development (MoGLSD) for FY20l9l2O: Table 1: Budget Performance of vote O18 MGLSD as at 31st December 2OL9 (UGx Bn) Recurrent Wage 4.O53 t.97 | Non- Wage to2.77 | 4t.947 Development Gou 43.808 Arrears Donor 46.686 2.t88 0.00 2.188 %Spent 49o/o 4lo/o 4Oo/o Oo/o roo% Total Source: Ministerial policg Statement and PBO computations 199.sos 63.761 32% (i) The total approved budget for Vote 018: MGLSD for FY 20 19 l20 was Shs 199.505Bn.
By the end of December 2O19(Half of the FY) Shs 63.761 Bn had been spent.

This represents a 32oh budget expenditure performance.

7 \rffi't# V,te-A On a pro rata basis the ministry should have spent 50% of the total budget by end of December 2019.

(ii) The underperformance was mainly attributed to the donor development budget where Shs 46.686 Bn was approved and there was zero expenditure by the end of December 2019.
Table 2: Budget Performance of vote 124 Equal Opportunities Commission as at 31st December 2OL9 (UGX Bnf Recurrent Wage Non- Wage 2.967 1.483 8.937 3.512 Development 0.360 o.o44 Donor Arrears 0 %Spent 5Oo/o 39o/o I2o/o Total Source: Ministerial policg Statement and PBO computations The total approved budget for Vote 124 E,qual Opportunities Commission for FY 12.265 5.O39 4lo/o 2Ol9 I 20 was Shs 12.265O58n.

By the end of December 20 19(Half of the FY) Shs 5.039 Bn had been spent.
This represents a 47o/o budget expenditure performance.

On a pro rata basis the Commission should have spent 50% of the total budget by end of December 2019.

This implies a slight under performance The underperformance was mainly attributed to the domestic development budget where Shs 0.360 Bn was approved and there was Shs O.O44 Bn had been spent by the end of December 2019.

Despite the meager allocation of the development budget the Commission still had a problem of absorption.
I F, \@ '6YA' 5.O PROPOSED MTEF BUDGET ALLOCATIONS 6.1 VOTE O18: Ministry of Gender, Labour and Social Development The total approved budget for vote 018 Ministry of Gender, Labour and Social development Sector for the current FY 2OL9l20 was UGX 199.505 billion of which UGX 4.053 billion was for wage, UGX 102.771 billion was for non-wage recurrent, UGX 43.808 for domestic development and UGX 46.686 billion was for external development expenditure.
The vote budget allocation for the next FY 2O2Ol21 is UGX 163.093 billion of which UGX 4.053 billion is for the wage; UGX I37.676 billion is for non-wage recurrent, UGX 8.487 billion is for domestic development and UGX 12.674 billion is for external development expenditure.

Generally the budget ceiling for the MGLSD has been reduced from Shs 199.505 Bn to Shs 163.093 Bn representing a reduction percentage of I8%.
However, there is a considerable increase in the non-wage category of the ministry budget from UGX 102.771 billion approved in FY 2Ol9l2O to UGX 137.646 billion allocated in FY 2O2O 121 representing a percentage increment of 34o/o.

There was, however, considerable reduction in the domestic development budget of the ministry from UGX 43.808 billion approved in FY 2Ol9l20 to UGX 8.487 billion allocated for FY 2O2Ol21 representing a reduction percentage of 8Lo/o.
Similarly the external development budget had a reduction from Shs.

46.686 Bn approved in FY 2Ol9l20 to Shs.

12.674 Bn in FY 2O2Ol2l.

In the medium term the budgetary allocations are projected to increase to UGX298.024 billion by the FY 2024125 as shown in the table below.

Table 2.

MTEF Budget Allocations Vote O18 Ministry of gender, Labour and Social Development e\ 9 L*x o/o 2Ot8lt9 2Ot9 I 20 2O2Ol 2L 4.033 4.O53 4.053 Change 2O2t I 22 2022 I 23 2023 I 24 20'.
4.053 4.053 4.O53 Oo/o 4.C 59.248 LO2.77t 137.676 34o/o 165.2Lt 198.253 237.904 281 Wage Non- Wage Domestic Devt 98.356 43.808 4.447 -8Lo/o 8.487 8.482 8.487 8.4 External Devt 0 46.686 L2.674 Arrears o.696 2.188 o.2o,4 -73o/o -9Lo/o tt.3t7 0 0 0 o t77.7St 2LO.793 25o.443 o 0 0 29 Total Source: Ministerial Pollcg Stqtement for the Social Deaelopment Sector L62.332 199.505 163.O93 'L8o/o 6.2 VOTE 124 EQUAL OPPORTUNTTTES COMMTSSTON The total approved budget for vote 124 E,qual Opportunities Commission for the current FY 2019 l20 was UGX 12.265 billion of which UGX 2.967 billion was for wage, Shs 8.937 billion was for non-wage recurrent, and UGX 0.36 for domestic development.
The proposed vote budget allocation for the next FY 2O2O 121 has remained the same as in the current provision.

However, In the medium term the budgetary allocations for the Commission are projected to increase to UGX 21.860 billion by the FY 2024125 as indicated in the table below.

Table 3.

MTEF Budget Allocations Vote L24 Equal Opportunities Commission 2Ot8lt9 2ote I 20 2O2Ol2t 2.799 2.967 2.967 Wage o/o Change 2O2t I 22 2022 I 23 2023 I 24 Oo/o 2.967 2.967 2.967 20'.

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10 t [-y,t ; Non- Wage Domestic 7.509 8.937 4.937 Oo/o to.725 12.870 15.444 18 Devt 1.3 0.360 o.360 Oo/o 0.360 0.360 0.360 0.3 External Devt 0 Arrears o.433 o o o o o 0 o 0 0 0 0 L2.265 Total Source: Mlnisterial Pollcg Statement for the Soclal Deoelopment Sector 12.265 14.o5.2 L6.L97 12.o4 Oo/o La.77L 0 0 2L VOTE O18: MINISTRY OF GENDER, LABOUR AND SOCIAL DEVELOPMENT 7.O OBSERVATIONS AND RECOMMENDATIONS This section of the report looks at the observations and recommendations of the Committee.
7.1 Safety of Ugandan Employees and Migrant Workers Abroad faced with Covid-l9 The Committee noted that most countries, Uganda inclusive, have instituted a lockdown on all travel for nationals and non-nationals in and out of the country.

The Committee learnt that the Government has carried out steps to ensure that Covid-19 response measures are sound and in accordance with the instituted health standards.
These steps include the following:- (i) The host governments of Ugandan migrant workers have in line with WHO guidelines put in place COVID-19 response measures which include: tt <_r <- Lu-,.
tr Prevention of spread through public health awareness campaigns tr Protection of workers through sanitization of work environment and provision of personal protective equipment il Treatment of all persons infected with COVID-l9 regardless of nationality at the cost of the host governments; (ii) Furthermore, employers in the host countries are taking care of workers who were laid-off, terminated or placed on unpaid leave but could not travel to their countries of origin because of closure of airports; (iiilUganda's missions in Riyadh and Abu Dhabi have maintained communication channels to receive and handle any distress calls related to COVID-19 The Committee further learnt that insurance coverage is provided to Ugandans externalized abroad, as per the various labour agreements signed with the destination country.
In case of any ailments, the migrants are taken care of where they are based.

In the event that one is repatriated to Uganda at the end of their contract, then the Uganda government is duty bound to offer them the needed support that it does to every Ugandan in the country.

However, the Committee observed that, there was need to know the extent of insurance coverage according to the prevailing labour agreements.
The Committee further noted that the Ministry had left the safety of Uganda Migrant workers abroad to be managed through a monitoring fund managed by recruitment agencies under Uganda Association of External Recruitment Agencies.

This had created challenges of supervision by the Ministry and oversight by Parliament, even in situations of mismanagement of the fund to the detriment of migrant workers abroad.
The Committee recommends that;- 1.2 l.t&tt il the Government carries out routine monitoring on all migrant workers abroad through the different Embassies, High Commissions and Consulates to ensure the safety of Ugandans abroad in the face of Covid-19.
iil Parliament mandates the Ministry of Gender, Labour and Social Development to take up the responsibility for monitoring externalisation of Labour and assign management of the recruitment and monitoring fund currently being managed by Uganda Association of External Recruitment Agencies to the Ministry of Gender, Labour and Social Development.

iii) Migrant workers be accorded a comprehensive insurance policy covering all risks associated with working as migrant workers abroad.
7.2 Persistent Budget Cuts The Committee observed that the Ministry of Gender, Labour, and Social Development continued to experience budget cuts, despite the provision of Article 32(l) of the Constitution of the Republic of Uganda.

The Committee has in the past two years persistently recommended that the Ministry's budget be exempted from any budget cuts.
The Committee noted that the budget cuts are as a result of a lack of appreciation for the importance of the Social Development Sector to the overall development of the nation and the attainment of the objectives of NDP II.
These budget cuts are an infringement on Article 32 (1) of the Constitution of the Republic of Uganda which states that "Iflotutithstanding anything in tltis Constitution, the State shall take affirmatiue action infauour of groups marginalized on the basis of gender, age, disability or anA other reason created bg history, tradition or anstom, for the purpose of redressing imbalances which exist against them".
13 LY-u The Committee reiterates its earlier recommend.ation that the budget for the Social Deaelopment Sector should be exempted from ang budget cuts in accordqnce utith Article 32 (1) of the Constitrttlon uhich states that, "Notutithstanding angrthing in this Constittttion, the State sho,ll take allirmatiue action in faaour of groups mdrginalized on the basis of gend.er, age, disabilitg or ang other reason created bg history, tradition or custom, for the purpose of redressing imbalances uthich exist against them.
7.3 National Roll out of SAGE Program The Committee observed that, the national ro11 out of SAGE needs to be advanced past the pilot phase of the program in 40 Districts.
The Committee consistently recommended in the FY's 2OI7 l18,2ol8l19 and 2Ol9l20 that rollout of the SAGE programme should target the oldest persons in the country while those who are already benefitting with age cap of 65 years old should continue receiving the grant and this is in line with the constitutional obligation not to disadvantage the beneficiaries.
The Minister of Gender informed the Committee that her ministry prepared a national rollout plan targeting the older persons of 80 years and above, and that it commenced in January, 2O2O.

This option for national rollout requires UGX45, 580,000,000 and will cover an additi onal 2O4,7 7 I beneficiaries.

The Committee further observed that the SAGE collection points for beneficiaries at sub-county level may not be pragmatic during the Covid-19 era.
The Ministry informed the Committee that they are in discussions with the difference stakeholder including development partners and Post Bank to decentralize collection points further to village level.

The Committee recommends that;- 1.4 W (i) UGX45,58O,OOO,OOO be allocated to the Ministry of Gender, Labour and Social Development to enable the national roll out of SAGE.

Without the UGX45,58O,OOOO, it will not be possible to rollout SAGE at a National level.
(iil SAGE funds collection points be decentralized" further to the village level to make it more convenient for the elderly to access their entitlements in light of the Covid-l9.

(iiil Extend the beneficiaries of the SAGE Program to the elderly between the ages of 65 and 8O as per the resolution of Parliament.

7.4 Youth Livelihood Programme (YLPI The Committee observed that the Youth Livelihood Programme has not been allocated any operational funds in FY 2O2O121.
The Committee was informed that the Ministry developed the Youth Livelihood Programme (YLP) Phase 2 as a Successor Programme to YLP Phase 1 which expired in June 2019.

The Successor Programme seeks to build on the gains made as well as experiences and the lessons learned from the previous operation such as strengthening skilling of the youth through construction and equipping of 21 Common User facilities across all the 15 Sub-regions of the country.
The Concept note and Programme Profile for new Programme were approved by the Development Committee of the Ministry of Finance Planning and Economic Development and we are now at pre-feasibility stage.

The total cost of the Programme intervention is Ushs528.969Bi11ion for 5 (five) years (FY 20 L9 l2O-FY 2023124l,.
Detailed breakdown by FY is provided below; Amount [Bn] 'zv LY l'zu 110.401 'zv'zu l'z L rtt.732 2O2L 12',2 tog.240 tt2.760 84.833 15 & 1r/| ).€*-) The Committee recommends that the Youth Livelihood Programme Phase 2 should be implemented and the UGX LLL.732 Billion operational funds be allocated to the Ministry of Gender, Labour and Social Development for the implementation the program.
7.5 Promotion of Green Jobs and Fair Labour Market Programme in the Covid-19 era The Committee observed that the Ministry of Gender, Labour and Social Development is implementing the Green Jobs and Fair Labour Market Programme.

On 7th December 2016, Cabinet approved the Green Jobs and Fair Labour Market Programme and further directed that Songhai model be piloted on government land.
According to programme document, the first implementation phase was to secure UGX.65 billion to kick-start the program for the FY 2016l17 to FY 2Ol7 118.

This was to be followed by another UGX.500 billion (Phase II) for FY 20181 19 to FY2O22l23 translating into UGX.

100 billion annually.

However, the approved budget for the programme for the FY202Ol2l was only UGX 2Bn leaving a funding gap of UGX 98 billion.
The Committee further observed that the Ministry of Gender, Labour and Social Development has on several occasions asked the Ministry of Finance, Planning and Economic Development for additional funding to this Programme to fund the Green Job and Fair Labour Market Programme with no fruition and yet the Programme is critical to socio-economic transformation of Uganda.

Besides tackling unemployment and low labour productivity, the Programme will lead to local production of goods that are hitherto imported.
Accordingly, the full implementation of this programme will facilitate import substitution, export promotion and reduction of our trade balance.

1.6 @ In order to revitalize the implementation critical development interventions, an Evaluation of the Programme was undertaken and the stakeholders recommended that the programme be created as a Sub-programme under the recurrent budget.
The stakeholders further recommended that key components of the Programme which are of development in nature and not fully funded be developed as Projects Concepts for inclusion into PIP.
Consequently, five projects concepts have been developed, presented and approved by Sector Working Group Meeting: National Apprenticeship and Graduate Volunteer Scheme; Uganda Green Incubation Centre-Songhai Model Project; Jobs for Urban Youth (JOY) Project; Increase Access to Labour Justice Project and Improving Labour Productivity and Competitiveness Project ii.

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V The above projects concepts have been entered into Integrated Databank of Projects and awaits review and clearance by the Development Committee, Ministry of Finance, Planning and Economic Development.

The Committee noted that the Ministry has engaged Ministry of Finance, Planning and Economic Development to fast-track the funding of three projects in FY 2O2O 121, namely Apprenticeship, Songhai Model and Access to Labour Justice Projects.
The Committee observed that all the projects mentioned above are relevant in addressing the negative impacts of COVID- 19 pandemic that has affected labour productivity and employment.

Important to note is that the projects will support the production of oil and gas by ensuring Uganda has required skills.

The Committee was informed that the Ministry has already formulated Uganda National Apprenticeship Framework and Cabinet approved it under minute extract No.

358 (CT 2018).
358 (CT 2018).

Whereas the United Nations Development Programme and International Labour Organization are supporting the Graduate Volunteer and Apprenticeship schemes respectively, Government is yet to honor its L7 contribution as counter-part funding for the same.

The initial roll out plan required is UGX10.0Bn in FY2O2O l2I.
The Committee was observed that the Ministry of Gender, Labour and Social Development in collaboration with UNDP is implementing the Uganda Green Incubation Project - Songhai Model at Kampiringisa National Rehabilitation Centre land.

The model has three levels of production namely; primary, secondary and tertiary production.

This model uses integrated system of production where the principles of synergr, complementarity, supplementary, and negative entropy are in play.
H.E the President launched the Songhai Model on 12th August 2078 directed the completion of the model integration model activities to enable the commercial rollout of the Programme to entire country.

In addition, Cabinet under Minute No.

359 (CT 2018) directed you to prioritize funding for the scaling up of Songhai Model in the different regions of the Country.
There are some activities that must be implemented to complete efforts of UNDP and failure for Government to secure funds impiies that funds for UNDP will be wasted.

There is a need to fund this Project with initial funding of USh3O.4Bn in FY 2O2O l2l.

In addition, the Committee observed that Government has put in place more interventions in the creation of jobs for youth and women.
However, investment in the management of employer-employee relations has been inadequate leading to labour complaints and disputes.

The further noted that So far over 20,000 labour complaints and disputes have been registered by MGLSD and Local Governments.

This has affected investors in terms of low productivity, strikes, high costs of litigation, loss of time etc.

There is a need to address this case back log by strengthening labour office as Quasi Court of lst Instance.
The number of labour complaints/disputes reported to Labour Office (both at the Ministry and Local Government) involving largely the vulnerable and marginalized workers that are not settled thus affecting investing and productivity of 1B U W enterprises.

The case back log is likely to continue rise which may result to strikes, closure of businesses and human rights violations.

The Ministry therefore requires UGX 14.lBn in the next FY 2O2Ol21 budget.
The Committee recommends cs follows; i) UGX TOBn be prouided to fast-track the itnplementation of National Apprenticeship and Graduate Volunteer Scheme as d. COWD-L9 response mea.sure to create jobs and enho;nce labour productivitg.

The fands utill also fa$il goaernment obligation on c ou nte r - p art, fu n din g .

ii) USh3O.4Bn be provided to fast-track the implementation of Uganda Green Incubation - Songhai Model Project through up scaling of Songho;i Model to o,ll other regions of Uganda.
The funds utill also ensure that the pilot project at Kampiringlsa is completed but utill further fulfill goaernment obligation on counter-part funding of UGX LOBn.

iii) UGX 74.78ln be prouided to fast-track the implementatlon of Access to Labour Justlce Project in order to reduce cd.se backlog of labour complaints qnd dlsputes including improuing emploger- emplogee relations.
7.6 Chemical Safety and Security (CHESASE) The Committee was informed that the Ministry of Gender, Labour and Social Development is implementing Chemical Safety and Security Project.
The Project is aimed at strengthening institutional, operational and technical capabilities in the Chemical, Biological, Radiological, Nuclear and Explosives (CBRNE) safety emergency and response measures through; (i) strengthening effective detection, prevention and response to chemical, biological radiological, nuclear and expiosive terror and related incidents/attacks; (ii) promotion of education and t9 $ W t awareness among stakeholders and general public; and (iii) strengthening coordination mechanisms.
The Committee noted that as Uganda moves towards more open boarders within the EAC Integration, its prone to more vulnerabilities and threats such as; terrorism, commensurate increase in the transportation of Chemical, Biological, Radiological, Nuclear and Explosives (CBRNE) materials across the sub region, uncoordinated implementation of the existing laws applicable to the CBRNE materials, smuggling of CBRNE materials in the country and the inadequate industrial surveillance/monitoring with respect to CBRNE materials.
These gaps are attributed to lack of a national CBRNE emergency and response Plan, inadequate institutional capacity to handle CBRNE safety and security management and lack of awareness of the general public on the management of CBRNE safety and security.

In addition, the Committee noted that Acid violence is a significant crime in Uganda, with devastating consequences for victims, their families and society.
Acid victims are often left with no legal recourse, limited access to medical or psychological assistance, and without the means to support themselves.

Acid attacks also place additional burdens on Uganda's already over-stretched police, Judiciary, health and social services.

Furthermore, the increase in trade and industries with no or less minimum inspection has exposed workers with chemical illnesses.
Finally, the Committee observed that CHESASE Project requires UGX40.00bn annually and only UGXl.8bn has been provided in the budget for FY20l8lL9 leaving a funding gap of UGX38.2bn.
The Commlttee recommends that UGX SObn is prouided as the minimum requirement to kick start the core project actirities that include: formulation of Uganda No;tional Chemical ProJile, National Occupational Safetg and Health Profile, National CBRNE Emergencg and Response Plan, \ 20 W \-U-.r' t Nationql CBRJVE Safetg and Securitg Policg; purchase of ;tools & Equipment (Detection, Sampling, Personal Protectioe EquipmenQ Search qnd rescue, Decontamination, Medical Counter Measures); establishment of Functional National Chemicals Regulatory Authoritg; establishment of CBR^NE Centre of Excellence, CBR.I\IE Safetg & Securitg Information Manag ement Sg ste m; fo rmulatio n of I* g i slations, Te chnic al Standar ds, Guidelines and Administratiae Procedures for OSff & CBRNE Management and remoaal of Asbestos roofing ntaterlals from both public and priaate building.
7.7 Uganda Women Entrepreneurship Programme The Committee noted that cabinet approved Uganda Women Entrepreneurship Programme as a 5 year Programme with budget estimates of UGX 250bn.

The Committee further noted that out of the expected UGX150bn for the first three years, only UGX 36.614bn has been released to the Ministry of Gender and in the FY 2O2Ol2l, an allocation of UGX33.lbn has been provided, instead of UGX40.00bn.
The Committee recommends that an additional UGXT.OObn funding gap be prouided to enable the continued smooth ntnnlng of the progrclmme since there is eaidence thqt the program is ntnning effectivelg and efJicientlg in helping the ntral utomen to get empowered economicallg.

Ministry of Gender, Labour and Soctal Deaelopment should enho,nce trainlng of women groups to ensure the funds are utilized in accordance utith its intended objectiaes.
7.8 Externalization of Labour The Committee noted that labour externalization is a Government of Uganda strategic initiative intended to facilitate recruitment of Ugandan migrant workers to decent employment opportunities and promote the protection of their rights and welfare in destination countries 2t @ I The Committee was informed that the Ministry of Gender, Labour and Social Development had licensed more 150 companies to recruit migrant workers and export abroad.
The Committee was further informed that over 70,000 Ugandan migrant workers have been facilitated to access employment since 2017.

The Programme has registered the following key outcomes; a. Migrant workers remit about US$ 6 million monthly, b. Migrants workers have brought in the needed foreign exchange, c. They have also carried with them skills and new work methods.

d. They have also invested in real estate let alone being of immense financial support to their relatives here in Uganda.
The Committee also noted that whereas labour externalization has registered a positive impact, there are still challenges which migrant workers face such as; Trafficking in persons, exploitation and abuse of rights of workers, including contract substitution - (for instance someone is duped into thinking that they are going to be shop attendants, only to be offered jobs as maids),Non-payment or underpayment of wages, sexual or physical abuse especially of young women, and cultural and environmental shock to the migrants, especially those who had never been abroad.
The Committee was informed that in order to streamline the externalization of labour, the Ministry has developed the following strategies to streamiine externalization of labour; i. Trwo bilateral labour agreements have been signed between the Government of Uganda and the respective Governments of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia and the Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan ii.
Negotiations are ongoing for bilateral agreements with a number of destination countries are in the pipeline with the UAE, Qatar, Bahrain, Oman, Lebanon and Kuwait.

22 W- .L\A-J t, .tl 111 1V Uganda's missions accredited to the prospective recipient country are vetting foreign recruitment agencies.

An External Employment Management Information System was launched on 12ft April 2Ol8 to ensure safe and legal channels of migration.
v Jordan and Saudi Arabia have developed online systems for tracking the V1 recruitment and location of domestic migrant workers.

On-going process of revising the Statutory Instrument No.

62 on Employment (Recruitment of Ugandan Migrant Workers Abroad) Regulations, 20O5.

The Committee therefore recommends as follows; t. tt.
The Ministry of Gender, Labour and Social Deuelopment fast trocks rectttitment of ofJicers, responsible for handling complaints both at the Ministry and in the all labour receiaing countrles; The Ministry of Foreign Affairs together with Ministry of Gende4 Labour and Social Deaelopment should fast track rectttitment and.

deplogment of integrated management information sgstem ofJicers, in all embassies to facilitate proper monitoriftg of migrant utorkers in all receiuing countriesl tti.
Enforce penalties to the recrttitment agencies for non-compllance of guidelines.

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NATIONAL COUNCIL FOR PERSONS WITH DISABILITY The National Council for Disability was established by the National Council for Disability Act, 2003 as a national monitoring and evaluation mechanism for disability policies and programmes.

lO.2 Additional Wage Subvention The Committee was informed that the Council recruited three new staff to fill the vacant positions in the Council.

The positions filled are ;- a.

Program Officer, Legal and Human Rights; b.


Program Officer Monitoring and Evaluation c. Accounts Assistant The above positions require an additional UGX L7B,4OOrOOO in wage subventions to the National Council for Persons with Disability.
The Committee recommends an allocation of UGX 779 Million in urage subaention to No;tional Councll for Dlsabilitg to enable the pagment of new staff that filled the preuiouslg aacant positions, INDUSTRIAL COURT The Industrial Court is a speciaLized court that is mandated to handle and resolve labour and employment disputes between workers and employers.

Unlike other Courts of Judicature, the Industrial Court falls within the ambit of the Ministry of Gender, Labour and Social Development.
The Industrial Court was established under Section 7 of the Labour Disputes Arbitration and Settlement Act, 2006.

Consequently, the Court became operational in 2Ol4 after the appointment of the two Judges and 15 members of the panel.

The Committee further observed that a Committee Report on the Labour Disputes (Arbitration and Settlement) (Amendment) Bill, 2019 is currently ready for Plenary, and intends to legislate on a new structure for the Industrial Court.
32 L^Y-*,' I Under the new structure, five judges and 30 panelists are required by the Industrial Court up from 2 judges and 15 panelists.

1O.3 Court Premises The Committee observed that the court is housed in shared premises situated at Plot 25- 27 off Martyrs Wry, Ntinda.

The premises are shared with the National Council offices for the Youth, Children and Women.
The Committee further observed that the court is greatly constrained in space both for the Staff, Registry, Archive, Library, Mediation room and chambers for the Panelists.

It will be necessary to find the court sufficient accommodation under the new Labour Disputes (Arbitration and Settlement) (Amendment) Bill, 2019.

The Committee recom;m'ends that UGXSBn be prouided to Industrial Court for the prouision of suflicient accommodation for the Industrial Coutt.
LO.4 Access to Justice The Committee noted that there is only one Industrial Court located in Kampala.

This limits accessibility to the Court as litigants have to trek long distances to attend their court cases in Kampala.

Under the Constitution, labour Justice is decentralized and Labour Officers by virtue of their mandate under the Employment and Act, 2006, are in essence the Courts of first instance.

However, the Industrial Court has no supervisory powers over them.
The appointment of labour officers is decentralized and this gives the District Chief Administration Officers (CAOs) supervisory powers over them.

The Committee was informed that no case returns are filed with the MoGLSD.

Therefore when the matter has been referred and lower record is called for by the Court, the labour officers are not in position to forward the files mainly due to Iack of facilitation.
The Committee further noted each district and municipality in Uganda is supposed to have labour officers, thus bringing the total number of labour officers to 17O, however, very few district have labour officers.

Most districts rely 33 vv) \11 on Community Development and Social Welfare Officers to perform the duties as arbitrators and they do not have the necessary expertise to carry this function.
In addition the Committee noted that the law requires that all labour disputes not disposed off by the labour officers within 8 weeks are referred to the Industrial Court.

The Committee was informed that that to date, there 17OO pending labour matters from the all regions of the country.

The Committee was also informed that it would be very important for the court to set up sub registries in all High Court circuits as collecting centres for cases to conduct regional sessions.
The Judiciary currently has 20 high court circuits and it would be prudent and necessary for the Industrial Court to adopt the same and open 2O regional centres at the High Court in order to conduct more regular out of station circuits in the different regions.
Finally the Committee observed that delay in administration of labour disputes dampens the moral, undermine labour productivity and threaten industrial harmony and therefore, there is need to build public confidence in the Court and make labour justice accessible to all.
The Committee recommends as follouts; o Government prouides fands to set up regional sub registries so ors to improue effectiaeness of the court, and make cccess to justice achieoable bg all citizens including the marginalized and uulnerable ones; .

There is need to facilitate the administration of labour justice at the Local Goaernment leael; .
Goaernment should look into recentralizing labour oflicers so cs to streamline supervision role of labour officers bg the Ministry of Gender, Labour and Social Deoelopment.

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+ 11 1O.5 Inadequate resource materials The Committee was informed that the Industrial Court lacks a library and therefore there are no books of reference at the Court.

This makes research for judgment writing difficult.
The Committee was also informed that the Industrial Court requires law books, periodicals, Volumes of Laws of Uganda, case digests and compendium of laws.

The Committee was further informed that currently the Court is using manual system.

The Committee observed that the Court requires an ICT network system to enable computerized case management that is more efficient.
The Committee recommends that goaernment prouides UGX.SOOw to the Industriql Court to enable procurement of resource materials qnd to install computerized case mo;nagement sgstem for eflicient operations.
NATIONAL CHILDREN AUTHORITY The National Children's Authority was established by an Act of Parliament,2016 to provide a structure and mechanism that endures proper coordination, monitoring and evaluation of policies and child rights programs relating to survival, development, protection and participation of the child and for connected matters.
9.6.1Absence of Board of Directors The Committee observed that section 9c of the Children Act mandates the Minister responsible for Gender to appoint board of director.

The committee however noted with concern that since the enactment of the Children's Act, the board has not been put in place.

The Committee further noted that absence of board of directors denies the authority of strategic policy guidance and accountability.
The Committee was also informed that some development partners have withheld support due to absence of the board.

In addition, the Authority is not able to recruit staff because the structure is yet approved.

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However, before that is done, the statutory duty to appoint a Board of Directors is a matter of law required by the National Children Authority Act.
The Committee recommend,s that the Minlster of Gender, Labour qnd.

Social Deaelopment urgentlg expedite the process of appointing the Board of Dlrectors of the authoritg utithin the first quarter of FY 2O2O/21 to enable the authoritg effectiaelg execute its mandate.
9.6.2 Limited Multi-sectoral and Intra-sectoral Coordination and collaboration in handling issues of children The Committee noted National Children's Authority was put in place to among others conduct, promote and coordinate research in relation to child abuse and protection, provide information and education to the public regarding the safety of children and the protection of the interests of a child.
The Committee however noted that there is limited coordination and collaborations amongst the departments which work in isolation in handling cases of children.

Important to note also is the fact that other line departments hold a mindset that those children's issues and concerns are a preserve and responsibility of the Probation and Social Welfare Officer and the Community Services Department.

There are no collaborations, information sharing sessions, synergies created with the district structure.
In addition, development partners who implement refugees related projects at the District level report directly to OPM and not to and through district channels.

Further, inadequate and or absence of information sharing within different departments creates knowledge Baps, which affects cohesiveness, integrated programming, among others.
This results into absence of children's issues in being integrated in district plans and budgets and consequently limits budgetary allocations to children's programs L--z 36 w LK.^,, .t t The Committee also noted that the current staff structure at the Children's Authority is too insufficient to handle children related cases.
The Committee recommend.s that all matters related to children should be put in one dgencg that is the No;tiono,l Children's Authorttg for proper c o o r dinatio n and c o llab o r atio n. 10.6 The fate of street children in the face of the Covid-19 pandemic The Committee observed that there is an increase influx of street children in need of basic necessities including food and shelter in view of the current Covid- 19 pandemic.
The Committee learnt that the supplementary budget approved by Parliament allocated UGXIBn of the UGX4bn to cater for children during the pandemic.

The Committee was further informed that the Ministry has taken steps towards addressing this challenge, including but not limited to developing a multi-sector strategy that articulates interventions that address the push and pull factors that are contributing to the problem of street children.
The Committee was also informed of a Cabinet memo on street children developed and presented on 18ft June 2Ot8 which was approved by Cabinet under Minute CT (2018) 109, which includes key interventions such as advocacy and awareness creation, constant surveillance on streets and other major routes, constant withdrawal, rehabilitation and resettlement of street children, amendment of children's laws to prohibit giving of hand-outs among other interventions.
The Committee was also informed that at the Cabinet sitting on 1Oth December, 2018, under action extract from the Minute 532 CT 20 18, the Minister of Finance Planning and Economic Development was directed to provide UUGX3.4OBn to the Ministry of Gender, Labour and Social Development to implement 37 \ i t .t programmes aimed at removing street children from Uganda roads.

This resource has not been provided.

The Comrnittee recorrvttends thqt UGX 3.4OBn be allocated.
to the Ministry of Gender o;nn;urr.llg, in accordqnce utith Cabinet's directiae, to enable the implementation of keg intententions ort the mitigation of the street children phenomenon.
VOTE 124: EQUAL OPPORTUNITIES The Equal Opportunities Commission was established by the Constitution of the Republic of Uganda Article 32 (3) and the Equal Opportunities Commission Act, 2OO7 to among others, monitor, evaluate and ensure that national policies, laws, pians, budgets and programmes provide equal opportunities for all.

1O.1 OBSERVATIONS AND RECOMMENDATIONS 1O.


1 Inadequate Staffing The Committee observed that Ministry of Public Service (MOPS) has approved a new staffing structure for the Equal Opportunities Commission.

Currently there is a gap of 30 staff and a wage bill shortfall of UGX.l.7billion.
The Committee further observed that delayed recruitment of staff will hinder the roll out plan of ensuring compliance to equal opportunities and affirmative action in both state and non-state institutions and consequently make limited contribution to sustainable inclusive growth and development.

In addition, low staffing levels affect the performance of the Commission in fulfilling of its mandate.
The Committee recommends that MoFPED prouides UGX.T.Tbillion for the rectttitment of the required staff in the Equal Opportunities Commission.

\ r'\i.l* 38 w { * tr LO.2 Establishment of Regional Offices The Committee noted that in order to extend services to the other regions, the Commission needs UGX 6.4Bn to set up regional offices in the Western, Eastern, Northern and central region.
The Committee learnt that few complaints were registered by the Equal Opportunities Commission from other regions due to the accessibility challenge.

The Committee recommends thqt UGX 6.48n be allocated to the Equal Opportunities Cornmission for the establishment of Regional Offices.

This shall help extend the Comrnission's serttices begond Kampala to the rest of the country.

1O.3 The Tribunal fund.


The Committee observed that, given the current central location of the Commission, on a regular basis the Commission traverses various parts of the country to administer justice.

The Committee was informed that many times, the Commission has delayed addressing some of the complaints due to lack of Tribunal Funds.

This fund is inevitable for the effective and efficient operation of the tribunal as provided under Section 28 of the EOC Act, 2OO7.
The Committee was further informed that the Commission requires at least UGX 3 Bn for the operation alization of tribunals.

The Committee stronglg recommends that the Equal Opportunities Commission be allocated UGX 3 Bn annuallg for the operatlonalization of tribunals, Lr.l,- 39 *rf t{ t tr 15.O Conclusion Right Hon Speaker and Hon.
Members, the Committee recommends that Parliament adopts this report and approves the budgetary estimates for the Social Development Sector (excluding KCCA and Local Government).

I beg to lag Annex 1: Budget Performance of vote O18 MGLSD as at 31st December 2OL9 (UGx Bn) Recurrent Wage Non- Wage 4.053 1.97 | to2.77t 4t.947 Development Gou 43.808 17.655 Donor Arrears 2.t88 0.00 2.r88 ToSpent 49o/o 4lo/o 4Oo/o Oo/o too% Total Source.'
Ministerial policg Statement and PBO computations 199.505 63.761 32o/o (i) The total approved budget for Vote 018: MGLSD for FY 2019l20 was Shs 199.505Bn.

By the end of December 2O19(Half of the FY) Shs 63.761 Bn had been spent.

This represents a 32%o budget expenditure performance.

On a pro rata basis the ministry should have spent 50% of the total budget by end of December 2019.
(ii) The underperformance was mainly attributed to the donor development budget where Shs 46.686 Bn was approved and there was zero expenditure by the end of December 2019.
Li<r 40 \ tl' Table 2: Budget Performance of vote 124 Equal Opportunities Commission as at 3l"t December 2OL9 (UGX Bn) Recurrent Wage Non- Wage 2.967 1.483 8.937 3.512 Development Gou 0.360 o.o44 Arrears 0 %Spent 5Oo/o 39o/o t2% Total Source: Ministerial policg Statement and PBO computations L2.26s 5.O39 41o/o Source: PBO and the sector Ministerial Policy Statement FY 2018l19 ANNEX 2: UNFUNDED AND UNDERFUNDED PRIORITIES DURING THE FY 2O2O I 2L 1.1 Underfunded Priorities The Committee observed that the Social Development Sector has several underfunded priorities and these are highlighted in the table below;- s 4t w; W t I ln.
The Ministry should streamllne Regulations to enhance monitorlng and protection of migrant utorkers and reuieut of related.

laws if necessary.

7.9 Presidential Pledges to create Special grants for Persons With Disabilities During the celebrations to mark international day for persons with disabilities held in Kamwenge in February, 2018, H.E the President made a pledge to increase grant for PWDs to UGX 10bn.

However, these funds are not reflected anywhere in the budget of the sector in the FY 2O2O l2o2l.
The Committee noted that budget allocation for persons with disabilities grant have stagnated for years, and has still not been provided in the Budget for FY 2O2O 121.

The Committee takes cognizance of the increasing number of districts with no increase in budget allocation for this grant.

The Committee further observed that the existing regulatory framework for vulnerable persons including policies, laws, guidelines and standards is inadequate and does not keep in tandem with the changing times.
The Committee recommends that UGX TObn be allocated to the Ministry of Gender, Labour and Sociol Deuelopment in order to fulfil the Presidential directiae towards Persons utith Disabtlities to create Speclal Grant for Persons utith Disabilities.

24 W V,LJ 7.LO Presidential Pledges to provide motorcycles for Persons With Disabilities The Committee observed that in addition to the special grant for Persons with Disabilities, the President had committed to provide motorcycles to Persons with Disabilities.
The Committee learnt that the Ministry of Finance, Planning and Economic Development requested from Ministry of Gender, Labour and Social Development a detailed work plan for PWD motorcycles and this was provided.

However, the funds amounting to Shs4.OOBn in FY2019l20 were not provided by MFPED.

With the creation of more districts, the requirement would require funding amounting to Shs4.

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The Committee recommends that Shs4.l76Billion be provided to the Ministry of Gender, Labour and Social Development to fulfill the Presidential Pledge for the provision of motorcycles to Persons with Disabilities in all Districts in the country.
STATUTORY INSTITUTIONS UNDER THE MINISTRY This section of the report looks at the statutory institutions under the Ministry of Gender Labour and Social Development 8.O UGANDA NATIONAL CULTURAL CENTRE The Uganda National Culturai Centre (UNCC) was established by an Act of Parliament in 1959.

Presently the centre has two constituent institutions namely; the National theatre and the Nommo Gallery they are situated on plot 2,4 and 6 Dewinton road and plot 4 Victoria Avenue respectively.
25 L 8.1 Establishment of the Regional Cultural Centres in a three-year phased manner - UShs 4TOOOTOOOTOOO The Committee observed that the NDP III highlights Community Mobilization and Mindset change as one of the two programs through which the Ministry of Gender, Labour and Social Development is expected to contribute to National Development.
The Committee further observed that Uganda's culture and the creative industry, defined as those socio- economic activities that use intellectual property, creativity, knowledge and skills, has the potential to create wealth and employment and foster mindset change in the population.

These activities include music, film, theatre, dance, comedy, fashion, design, and audio visual works among others.
The Committee noted that according to Uganda Bureau of Statistics, without direct financial support, the culture and creative industry already contributes approximately 3oh to Uganda's total GDP (USD 840 Million) which is UShs3.11 trillion.

The Committee noted that construction of Regional Cultural Centres is fundamental to diversifying the benefits accruing from the development of the creative industry.
Uganda can easily utilise the diverse ethnicities and the cultures offered by the different regions to increase the revenue stream from the creative industry.

This also serves as a double edged sword, enabling mindset change among Ugandans in different regions and limiting the need for rural urban migration.

The Committee recommends that UShsSTOOO,OOO,OOO is allocated to the Ministry of Gender, Labour and Social Development to enable the construction of Regional Cultural Centres.
As noted above, the creative industry, without localisation and enough financial support, contributes 26 w L/L-* more than UShs3.11 trillion to the country's GDP annually.

With a bold investment in the form of regional cultural centres, the industry shall be decentralized, and as such diversified.

This shall inevitably, significantly contribute to the economy, and also promote mindset change in the different regions in the country, in accordance with the NDP III's Program and objectives.
a.2 Additional Wage Subvention The Committee was informed that the Board of Trustees of UNCC approved a new structure and directed that the new positions created by the structure be filled.

Under the new structure, the new positions to be filled are ;- a.

Culture Liaison Officer, b.

Grants Officer, c. Curator, d. ICT Support Officer, e. Procurement Assistant, f. Stores Assistant.

The above positions require an additional UGX 3OO Million in wage subventions to UNCC.
The Committee recommends an allocation of UGX 3OO Million in wage subuention to UNCC to enable the implementation of this neut o r g ani s atio no,l stttt ctur e. 8.3 Additional Non-Wage Subvention The Committee observed that UNCC requires an additional UGX 500 Million in non-wage subvention.

The funds are required for the following purposes;- a.

Payment of Electricity Bills - UGX 120 Million at UGX 10 Million per month b.
Payments for Water Bills - UGX 60 Million at UGX 5 Million per month 27 \ + w c. Annual Cultural Festical - UGX 200 Million d. Regional Festival and Consultations with cultural institutions - UGX 120 Million The Committee recommends that UGX 5OO Million is allocated to UNCC for non-utage subaention.

A.4 Difficulty in collecting rental fees from Nommo Gallery In the FY 2018119, the Committee was informed that Creations Limited, a private company owned by Hon.
Gen. Elly Tumwine has been occupying Nommo Gallery since 1998 and he has never paid rent to Uganda National Cultural Centre.

Efforts to collect rent fiom Gen. Elly Tumwine have remained futile.

By 2OI7, rent arrears had accumulated to UGX 1,620,100,000 and the Auditor General has raised concerns over the same matter.

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Members, this matter subsequently came before plenary, wherein The Rt.

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Speaker directed that it be handled by the Committee on Legal and Parliamentary Affairs.

The Committee recommends that the Legal and Parliamentary Affairs Committee should report to Plenary on the matter regarding Nommo Gallery as directed by the Speaker.

8.5 Procurement of Vehicles The Committee was informed that despite UNCC's mandate to foster and promote Ugandan culture, the organisation does not possess a minivan for that purpose.
In addition, its Executive Director still moves in a dilapidated vehicle that does not suit the privilege of his position.

The Committee was informed that a station wagon for the Executive Director costs USD 76,000, while a 15 seater van, fitted with outdoor public address 28 I@ * rl systems costs USD 64,33O, bringing the cost of both vehicle in UGX to UGX 600 Million.
The Contnittee recommends that UGX 600 Million be allocated to UNCC to enable the Centre to carry out its mqndate of promoting and fostering Ug anda Culture effectiuelg.

8.6 Arrears in the form of Utility and Workers' Compensation- UShs 4,5O4,3OO, 906 The Committee observed that the Ministry has accumulated arrears amounting to UShs 4r5O4r3OO, 906 including workers' compensation.
The Committee further noted that worker's compensation is a statutory right, and any further failure to compensate them increases the financial liability in form of accumulated interest to be paid to the workers.

The Committee took cognisance of the fact that domestic arrears take first call on the budget as per the Budget Call Circular of June, 2Ol8 by the Permanent Secretary/Secretary to the Treasury to all Ministries, Departments and Agencies.
The Committee recommends that UShs 4,5O4,3OO, 906 (Uganda Shillings Four Billion, Five Hundred Four Million, Three Hundred Thousand Nine Hundred Six) be allocated to the Ministry of Gender, Labour and Social Development to cover arrears.

NATIONAL LIBRARY OF UGANDA (NLU) The National Library of Uganda was established by the National Library Act, 2003 and is mandated to collect, preserve and make available for use Uganda's documented heritage.

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44L,L23,697 which has accumulated from November 2Ol1 to date.

The Commlttee recommends that: a.

The Ministry of ?inance, Planning and Economic Deuelopment should clear the q.rrears of UGX.

44111231697 on Pag As You Earn (PAYD) and JVSSF accumulated oaer a period of six gears from Noaember 2O11to date.
9.1 Office Accommodation for National Library of Uganda The Committee observed that the National Library is housed in premises which are not befitting of a national library.

The place is small and unfavorable for storing the country's documented heritage.

The Committee was informed that land belonging to the National Library of Uganda, Plot 426 (2.O Acres) on Estate Road, in Nakawa had been allocated for investment by Government through Uganda Land Commission.
The Committee recommends that the Ministry allocate alternatiae land.

worthg of a national library to NLU.

NATIONAL WOMEN'S COUNCIL The National Women's Council was established by the National Women's Council Act (1993) Cap.318 to unite all women of Uganda for development purposes.

The women council structures from the national to the community level are an important mobilization channels, monitoring and coordination of Government programmes.
\_ 30 W ) ra 1O.O Annual National lflomen Council Delegates Conference The Committee observed that while the Council is mandated under Section 6 of the Nationai Women's Council Act to meet at least once a year, no funds were allocated for this purpose in the Ministerial Policy Statement for Financial Year 2O2O 121.

Following the election of women council delegates, this meeting is not only a mandate of the Council but also a necessity.
The Committee was informed by the Council that it would require UGX 24O Million to successfuliy undertake the exercise of organising an annual National Women Council Delegates Conference.

The Committee crs such recommends that the Mintstry of ?inance Planning and Economic Deaelopment allocates UGX 24O Million to the National Women Council for the purpose of organising an annuo.l National Women Council Delegates Conference crs mandated bg the Nationql Women Council Act Cap 378.
10.1 Additional Wage Subvention The Committee observed that following the election of women council delegates, additional staff are required to run the National Women Council Secretariat.

The Committee was informed that the staff positions that require filling at the Council Secretariat leave a funding gap of UGX 24O Million.

The Committee observed that this remains an unfunded priority in the Ministerial Policy Statement for the FY 20L9l2O2O.
The Committee recommends an allocation of UGX 3OO Million in urage subuention to National Women Council.

31 W vu--, .F MEMBERS OF THE GENDER COMMITTEE No NAME CONSTITUENCY SIGNATURE Hon.

Ndeezi Alex PWDs (Central) Hon.

Kunihira Agnes Workers'Rep Hon.

Okabe Patrick Serere County Hon.

Arinaitwe Rwakajara Hon.

Kamara John Nizeyimana Hon.

Kesande G. Bataringaya Hon.

Osoru Mourine Workers'Rep Bufumbira North DWR Rubirizi DWR Arrra 1 2 3 4 7 8 9 10 Hon.

Sylvia 11 Hon.
Sylvia 11 Hon.

Rwabogo DWR Kabarole Aol DWR Nebbi Jacqueline Rama 12.

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Bigirwa Norah DWR Buliisa Nyendwoha 13.

Hon Lubogo Bulamogi County t4 15 Kenneth Hon.

Akello Lucy DWR Amuru a*' Hon.

Kibalya Henry Maurice Bugabula County South L6, Hon.

Naigaga 17.

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Mariam DWR Namutumba Major UPDF Asiimwe Evelyn 18.

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Anywarach Joshua Cater 19.

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Sarah Wekomba Padyere DWR Bulambuli d-, {t^