| Overview : The Government of Uganda launched a Peace Recovery and Development Plan (PRDP) which commenced implementation in July 2009 and is now in a second phase running until June 2015. The main objective of PRDP2 is to complete the post-conflict recovery process; to strengthen the foundation for development in Northern Uganda and to narrow the gap between Northern Uganda and the national average level of all socio-economic indicators.
In this context, and building on its previous engagements in Northern Uganda, UNDP continues support of PRDP2 through various projects including the Local Development and Social Cohesion in Northern Uganda Project that commenced in July 2013. The Local Development and Social Cohesion in Northern Uganda Project is aimed at contributing to social and economic stabilization through four outputs namely; 1-Community justice, security and social cohesion increased for peaceful resolution of disputes, in particular as related to land and women’s issues; 2-Employment opportunities enhanced and economic recovery and reintegration initiatives developed targeting youth, crises-affected and vulnerable people; 3- Peaceful and sustainable mining in Northern Uganda; and 4- Capacities of local authorities and civil society strengthened in civic engagement, coordination, and planning for economic recovery and peace consolidation.
Under the Local Development and Social Cohesion in Northern Uganda Project, Output 1 is intended to enhance public confidence in community justice and security services especially for women and the most vulnerable members of society through the support to Uganda Police Force community Policing Initiatives in Acholi and Karamoja sub-regions, specifically, in the districts of Abim, Kotido, and Agago. Providing community policing training and facilitating community dialogues between the Uganda Police Force and target communities in Acholi and Karamoja sub-regions will translate into enhanced community security and improved access to justice and protection of human rights which in turn will positively impact on post conflict recovery, local development and social cohesion. |
