The Parish Development Model
The Parish Development Model (PDM) is the last mile strategy for service delivery by Government of Uganda for improving incomes and welfare of all Ugandans at the household level. It is an extension of the whole-of-Government approach to development as envisaged under NDPIII, with the Parish as the lowest administrative and operational hub for delivering services closer to the people and hence foster local economic development. The PDM underlies the spirit of harmonization of Government interventions with every MDAs focusing on; delivering services closer to the people; and measurable results at the Parish level in order to ensure transformation of the subsistence Households into the money economy. This transformation requires organized, integrated, well-coordinated and results-based efforts.
Presidential Initiative on the 4-Acre Model
The project is being implemented under Operation Wealth Creation (OWC); a government programme aimed at improving Ugandans’ livelihoods through farming.
Updates
President Museveni Urges Karamoja People to Embrace Commercial Agriculture to Combat Poverty
Highlighting its transformative potential, he described it as a unifying solution that integrates various economic sectors, empowering residents and fostering long-term regional growth.
President Museveni urges the Karamoja people to Embrace Modernization for Wealth Creation.
He emphasized four pillars of wealth creation: commercial agriculture, manufacturing, services (like healthcare and education), and ICT.
President Museveni Highlights PDM Success and Future Development Plans in Karamoja
He emphasized the need for the government to prepare for increased production in agriculture and livestock, such as eggs, pigs, and cattle, and highlighted the establishment of industries like leather processing and cement factories to support local outputs.