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 Advises Karamoja Communities on Creating Wealth
During his wealth creation and Parish Development Model (PDM) performance review tour in Karamoja, he encouraged commercial agriculture and livestock rearing, including goats, chickens, cows, and pigs, as key strategies to escape poverty.
Hon. Babalanda Advocates for Modern Farming and Education in Buyende District
The event highlighted Buyende’s gratitude for President Museveni’s peace-building efforts and the Parish Development Model (PDM), which promotes household income growth and economic transformation.
President Museveni to Visit Karamoja Sub Region for Parish Development Model Evaluation
The visit, as announced by the Department of Press, Public Relations, and Communications, will involve meetings with local leaders, technical professionals, and beneficiaries of the program.