2.2.13 Government has started implementing the „Prosperity For All‟ (PFA) programme to achieve the National Vision of a “transformed Ugandan society from a peasant to a modern and prosperous country within 30 years, where each household will be able to earn a minimum of UGX. 20 million per year, with the following elements: independent and sovereign; democratic and law abiding; stable and peaceful; knowledge-based, informed and skilled; improved food security and nutrition; able to exploit and use its resources gainfully and sustainably; in a strong federated East Africa within an effective African Common market and a strong African defence mechanism”. This is a holistic and comprehensive programme of government that is targeting improving the well being of the population, including enhancing their ability to access credit for agricultural production. Government programmes such as NAADS have been restructured and refocused towards enhancing the objectives of the PFA programme. 2.2.14 A Communications Strategy for the PFA programme was approved by Cabinet and is being implemented by leaders at all levels who have continued mobilising and sensitising the public about the PFA. 2.2.15 Government has also formulated a National Population Policy for Social Transformation (2008), to address issues of population control and planning. The policy is being implemented. 2.2.16 Governments recently concluded the restructuring exercise of Local Governments. The recruitment of staff to fill identified vacancies would soon commence. In the year under review, to address the capacity limitations, Local Governments continued to benefit from a training programme intended to build capacity of Local Government staff in planning, budgeting, monitoring and evaluation of District activities, which was jointly developed by the Ministry of Finance, Planning and Economic Development and the Ministry of Local Government. 2.2.17 Effective communication between the Central and the Local Governments and vice versa continued through sector reviews. However, communication challenges remained between Government and the general public. 2.2.18 Progress has also been achieved towards regional economic integration. A number of border to border roads are being rehabilitated. Feasibility studies have been conducted for the revamping of the railway system.

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