Local Government Development Plan
Formulation Process
Presentation
BY
NPA
21st November, 2024
Structure of the Presentation
1. LGDP Road Map
2. Initiation of the Planning Process (6 weeks)
3. Consultations and Data collection (10 weeks)
4. Actual Plan Preparation/Drafting (4 weeks)
5. Plan Approval (4 weeks)
6. Plan Submission
LGDP Road Map
# LGDP PROCESS RESPONSIBILITY TIME LINE
Step 1: Initiation of planning process LG Lasts for six (6) weeks after issuance of the
PCC by NPA
Step 2: Consultation and Data collection LG Lasts for 10 weeks after communication of
PCC to Departments and LLGs by HLG
Accounting Officer
Stepn3: Plan Formulation LG Lasts for Four (4) weeks after
consultations and data collection
Step 4: Plan Approval and Submission LG Lasts for Four (4) weeks after plan
formulation
Step 5: Execution, Monitoring and LG Begin immediately after Plan approval
Evaluation and certification
Duration 6 Months
Step 1: Initiation of the planning Process
At the beginning of a planning cycle, HLG shall communicate the Planning Call Circular (PCC)
to the departments and LLGs. The purpose of the communication is to initiate the LGDP formulation process based
on the national strategic direction and usher local governments into a new development planning cycle.
The communication calls for Departments and LLGs to prepare service delivery issues papers
for informing the LGDP formulation.
The outline of the paper will spell out the following:
i. Critical service delivery gaps; one gap consideration is sector polices- e.g. Primary school for every parish
ii. Strategic service delivery issues; e.g. low agricultural yields
iii. Key statistics to back up the issues and gaps (disaggregate data/statistics by gender and locations where
applicable); and make comparison with national averages/standards
iv. Indicate the main drivers of the issues, including those attributed to cross cutting issues, such as
environment, HIV/AIDS, migration, refugees, etc.;
v. Propose strategies for addressing the key service delivery issues and gaps;
Step 1: Initiation of the planning Process
The CAO/CTC/MTC constitutes the Planning Task Force Team (PTFT) to steer the planning process.
Membership of the PTFT include: the DCAO/DTC (Chair), Engineer, Education Officer, Natural Resources
Officer, Production Officer, Community Development Officer, Health Officer, Commercial Officer, CFO and
District Planner (Secretary);
TOR for the PTFT include the following:
i. Prepare 1st draft LGDP based on Service Delivery Issues Papers (prepared by depts and LLGs) and
NDPIV Strategic Direction to inform Consultation and Data collection;
ii. Facilitate consultation and support data collection and collation;
iii. Produce stakeholders’ consultation reports;
iv. Prepare 2nd draft LGDP based on comments and inputs from consultations and priorities from LLGs;
v. Produce Final draft LGDP for submission to NPA and Council for certification and approval
respectively.
Step 2: Data Collection and Consultations
How: Consultations and data collection take place concurrently at all levels
(district, city, municipality, sub-county/town council/ city division, parish/ward,
and village/cell).
The objectives of consultations and data collection exercises are to;
i. Obtain critical inputs from all key stakeholders to ensure that their aspirations form
part of the plan;
ii. Enhance stakeholder buy-in and ownership of the plan to facilitate effective approval
and eventual implementation of the plan;
iii. Ensure that all cross-cutting issues are identified and integrated in the 1 st draft.
Step 2: Data Collection and Consultations…
How: The mode of data collections and consultations at local government levels may
range from;
i) Secondary sources
• Administrative records,
• Community information
• M&E Reports
• Mid Term Review Report
ii) Primary sources and Consultations
• Key informants’ interviews;
• Focus group discussions;
• Brainstorming; and
• Consultative meetings.
Step 2: Data Collection and Consultations…
What data/information: In practice, Local Governments will collect
data on;
• Prevailing physical and natural assets (land, forests, wetlands,
infrastructure and facilities, etc.)
• Opportunities and potentials for wealth creation and local economic
development;
• Social and economic data/statistics for the Local Government
(poverty, livelihoods, employment, health, education, trade, industry and
cooperatives, etc.
• Crosscutting issues (Gender, Environment, Human rights, Disability,
Nutrition, Governance, Population and Development, Science and
Innovation, Child health, Social Protection, Climate Change, HIV/AIDS
and, Culture, Mind set and Disaster Preparedness, Refugees and
Step 2: Data Collection and Consultations…
Who to consult, where and How:
Key Stakeholders to engage include:
o Local Government Political and Technical Leaders/Officers;
o Special Interest Groups (Representatives of PWDs, Women, Youths, Elderly);
o Private Sector;
o CSOs and FBOs, etc.;
o Development Partners.
In practice, Local Governments will consult stakeholders at both HLG and LLG levels
on;…
•The issues contained in the first draft LGDP prepared by the PTFT- comments and inputs
•Development aspirations, needs and priorities- ideas, comments and inputs
•Proposed interventions and actions- ideas, comments and inputs
Step 3: Actual Plan Preparation/Drafting
Summary of LGDP Structure (For the PTFT to follow)
Cover Page
Foreword
Acknowledgement
Table of Contents
List of Tables
List of Figures
List of Acronyms
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
1. INTRODUCTION
2. SITUATION ANALYSIS
3. THE STRATEGIC DIRECTION OF THE LGDP
4. FINANCING FRAMEWORK AND RESOURCE MOBILIZATION STRATEGY
5. INSTITUTIONAL ARRANGEMENTS FOR IMPLEMENTING THE PLAN
6. COMMUNICATION AND FEEDBACK STRATEGY/ ARRANGEMENTS
7. RISK MANAGEMENT
8. MONITORING AND EVALUATION FRAMEWORK
Annex 1: Project Profiles
Step 3: Actual Plan Preparation/Drafting…..
• CHAPTER 1: INTRODUCTION
1.1 Background and Development Context
1.2 Key achievements from the previous Plan
1.3 Key lessons learnt from implementation of previous Plan
1.4 Key outstanding development issues/challenges
1.5 Formulation Process and Approach
1.6 Structure of Plan
The narratives/information expected in the sub-sections:
• Subsection 1.1: Entails the legal, policy and regulatory frameworks underpinning Local Development
Panning; and relationship of the LGDPIV with the NDPIV
• Subsection 1.2 through 1.4: Key achievements from the previous Plan: Includes recent key achievements of
the LGDPIII, outstanding development challenges, and lessons learnt
(Use the LGDPIII MTR Report to inform sections 1.2 through 1.4) and LGDP Guidelines and NDPIV Direction
Step 3: Actual Plan Preparation//Drafting…..
2.1 CHAPTER 2: SITUATION ANALYSIS
2.1 Geographical Location, Land Area and Population
2.2 Potentials, Opportunities, Constraints and Challenges (POCC) Analysis
2.3 Economic Infrastructure and services
2.4 Socio-Economic Situation
2.5 Social infrastructure and services
2.6 Environment Situation
2.7 Local Governance and Administration
2.8 Synthesis of development issues
The narratives/information expected in the sub-sections:
• Section 2.1: Present a map of the Local Government indicating the geographical location, longitudinal and
latitudinal boundaries, neighboring local governments; Provide Land area size (sq. km); Population densities (spatial
distribution across administrative units) and settlement patterns; The rural and urban population size and structures
disaggregated by age and gender, refugee population as part of the demographic characteristics; Critical population
issues and dynamics (fertility, mortality and migration); labor force; migration; Life standards indicators- e.g. average
life expectancy, literacy levels; poverty and employment statistics; etc.; Livelihood analysis: An evaluation of the
physical resources use (lands, forests, wetlands, rivers, lakes, etc.), including how they have been affected by human
activity and the implications on sustainability of livelihoods, such as agriculture, livestock, and fisheries and other
commercial activities
Step 3: Actual Plan Preparation/Drafting…………..
2.1 CHAPTER 2: SITUATION ANALYSIS………………………….
2.2 Potentials, Opportunities, Constraints and Challenges (POCC) Analysis
2.3 Economic Infrastructure and services
2.4 Socio-Economic Situation
2.5 Social infrastructure and services (Education; Health and Nutrition; Water, Sanitation and Hygiene; Social
Protection and Community Mobilization; etc. )
The narratives/information expected in the sub-sections:
• Section 2.2: Information on LG Potentials and opportunities (E.g. Geographical location for regional trade, culture
including cultural tourism potential (traditions, food, dances, wears, etc., Agriculture; Tourism; Minerals; Oil and
Gas, STI,); highlighting major challenges and constraints that are associated with their exploitations; where
applicable provide locations of the potentials and opportunities on LG maps
• Section 2.3: Status of Economic Infrastructure and services in the LG; and major challenges and constraints or issues
that are associated with their uutilization and access; where applicable include impacts of cross-cutting issues in the
analysis; and present the existing infrastructure and services on LG maps;
• Section 2.4: The situation of poverty; unemployment; and inequality in the LG in comparison with national averages,
national standards; the drivers, and most affected persons and communities,. E.g. Minority Groups
• Section 2.5: Key social infrastructure and services issues based on key indicators in comparison with national
averages/standards; drivers of the issues and how they inter-relate with cross cutting issue that are relevant; and present
location of the services on a LG map
Step 3: Actual Plan Preparation/Drafting…………..
2.1 CHAPTER 2: SITUATION ANALYSIS……………………….
2.6 Environment Situation
2.7 Local Governance and Administration
2.8 Synthesis of development issues
The narratives/information expected in the sub-sections:
• Section 2.6: Situation of environment and natural resources based on key indicators, and in comparison with
national averages/standards, drivers of the issues; and how they inter-relate with cross cutting issue that are relevant;
and location of the environment resources on a LG map.
• Section 2.7: Local Governance and Administration issues b ased on key indicators, e.g. staffing level, LR level,
operation of administrative units, status of equipment ; the explanation for the gaps,; and how they inter-relate with cross
cutting issue that are relevant;
• Section 2.8: Provide summary of key issues of not more than a page
Step 3: Actual Plan Preparation/Drafting………..
• CHAPTER 3: LGDP STRATEGIC DIRECTION (HOW TO PREPARE:)
• 3.1 LG Development Aspiration (Aligned with the Uganda Vision 2040, 10-folds strategy and
Decentralization Framework)
LG Vision “………………………………………………………………………………”
LG Mission Statement “………………………………………………………………………”
Core Values: i)…………; ii)………………; iii)…………
• 3.2 LGDP Strategic Direction (LG specific strategic direction, i.e., Theme, Goal and Strategic Objectives are
adopted/adapted/localized from NDPIV Strategic Direction)
Theme: “………………………………………………………………………………”
Goal: “………………………………………………………………………………”
Strategic Objectives: i)…………; ii)………………; iii)…………; iv)……………..; (v)…………….
• 3.3 Alignment of LGDP direction with the NDPIV Programmes (Strategies are adopted/adapted/localized
from NDPIV Strategic Direction BUT Programmes are adopted) OR
Step 3: Actual Plan Preparation/Drafting………
..
• CHAPTER 3: LGDP STRATEGIC DIRECTION (HOW TO PREPARE) ………….
• How to adapt/adopt NDPIV Programmes and strategies to local context:
• Derive LGDP Objectives, Strategies and Programmes from the synthesis of the key
development issues in Section 2.6; AND/OR
(a) Adopt/adapt/localize the NDPIV Objectives, strategies and programmes
(b) Generate strategies for harnessing the LG Potential and Opportunities, or addressing
the binding Constraints and overcoming the challenges/ addressing the Key
development issues that have been identified throughout in Chapter 2.0, and as well
aligning with the NDPIV’s
(c) Map relevant NDPIV programmes onto a) and b). Preferably presented in a table
Step 3: Actual Plan Preparation/Drafting…….
• CHAPTER 3: LGDP STRATEGIC DIRECTION………………..
...
• 3.4 LGDP Development Results and Targets
How to localize the NDPIV Results: Work of the Planning Task Force Team (PTFT)
(a) Adopt/adapt/localize the NDPIV Resultsand Targets to LG context. Provide baseline information
In particular: Localize the NDPIV’s Impacts, Outcomes, Indicators, Baselines and Targets
Preferably present in a table as LGDP Development Results and Targets specific to a LG, in hierarchy
of high level results along goal and objectives
Note! i) Impacts are changes that come about when goals have been achieved in the long term aligned
to Goal; ii) Outcomes are changes that come about when objectives have been achieved in the medium
term.
• 3.5 LGDP Programmes
Elaboration of the Adopted NDPIV Programmes and corresponding sub-programmes
How: With the Planning Task Force Team)
Step 3: Actual Plan Preparation/Drafting…….
• CHAPTER 3: LGDP STRATEGIC DIRECTION…………………
1. Key Programme Formulation Questions
i. What will the programme address- issues; concerns; problems; and constraints, in relation to the LG context
ii. What are the areas of focus
iii. What results (Outcomes, intermediate outcomes and outputs) are expected, the indicators and annualized targets
iv. Indicate Programme goal, objectives/sub-programmes, strategies, interventions and actions
2. The LGDP is required to provide:
i) A brief context of the programme adopted – This highlights the key development challenges/issues to be addressed
under the programme;
ii) State the Programme Goal and objectives;
iii) Outline the programme outcomes and indicators.
iv) Outline the Sub-programmes, intermediate outcomes and corresponding indicators. Sub-programmes represent
more disaggregated groupings of interventions within the program concerned.
Note! 1. Sub-programmes can be defined according to the value chain of the programme or following the objectives of the programme. This should
encourage synergies among stakeholders to work together to deliver the intermediate outcomes and subsequently the programme outcomes
2. Prograamme prsesentation: Narrative and Tabular presentation
Step 3: Actual Plan Preparation/drafting……..
CHAPTER 3: LGDP STRATEGIC DIRECTION…………………………….3.4.1 ogramme
1:
3.4 LGDP Programmes
3.4.1 Programme 1:
Programme (a): Outcome (a) Indicator (c) Data Source
(BL)
5
FY2024/2
6
FY2025/2
7
FY2026/2
8
FY2027/2
9
FY2028/2
0
FY2029/3
Outcome 1.1: Outcome Indicator 1
Outcome Indicator 2
Programme Objective 1:
Outcome 1.2: Outcome Indicator 1
Outcome Indicator 2
Outcome Indicator 3
Sub-programme (a): Intermediate Outcome Indicator (c) Data Source
(BL)
5
FY2024/2
6
FY2025/2
7
FY2026/2
8
FY2027/2
9
FY2028/2
0
FY2029/3
(b)
Intermediate Outcome Intermediate Outcome
1.1: Indicator 1
Sub-programme 1:
Intermediate Outcome
Indicator 2
Intermediate Outcome Intermediate Outcome
1.2: Indicator 1
Intermediate Outcome
Indicator 2
Intermediate Outcome
Step 3: Actual Plan Preparation/Drafting…….
CHAPTER 3: LGDP STRATEGIC DIRECTION……………………..
3.4 LGDP Programmes
3.4.1 Programme 1: Note: Align with the LG Output Indicators
3.4.1 Programme 1:
Intervention KeyCtd
Output Indicator (f) Time Frame and Output Target Actors
6
FY2025/2
7
FY2026/2
8
FY2027/2
9
FY2028/2
0
FY2029/3
Intervention 1.1 (d) Output 1.1.1: Output Indicator 1
Output Indicator 2
Output Indicator 3
Output 1.1.2: Output Indicator 1
Output Indicator 2
Output Indicator 3
Intervention 1.2 (d) Output 1.2.1: Output Indicator 1
Output Indicator 2
Output Indicator 3
Output 1.2.2: Output Indicator 1
Output Indicator 2
Output Indicator 3
Project 1: (Title) Project Output Output Indicator 1
Output Indicator 2
Output Indicator 3
Step 3: Actual Plan Preparation/Drafting……
CHAPTER 4: FINANCING FRAMEWORK AND RESOURCE MOBILISATION
STRATEGY
4.1 Financing Framework (On-Budget and Off-Budget Financing)
Total Contributions
Off Budget Contribution
GRAND Contributions
FY2025/26
FY 2026/27
FY 2027/28
FY 2028/29
FY 2029/30
by source of financing
Sources of Financing
(%) Share
1) Central Government Contributions
1) Locally Raised Revenue (contributions Member LGs)
1) Development Partners / Donors
Private sector
1) Other Sources of CSOs
Financing Academia/
Research Orgn..
1
Step 3: Actual Plan Preparation/Drafting…….
CHAPTER 4: FINANCING FRAMEWORK AND RESOURCE MOBILISATION
STRATEGY…
4.2 Costs of the Plan Period (2025/26-2029/30) (Corresponding to the Output targets in Section 3.4.1)
Strategic Objectives and Interventions
(Millions)
Total Cost
FY2025/26
FY 2026/27
FY 2027/28
FY 2028/29
FY 2029/30
Strategic Objective 1: ………………………
Interventions
1.1
1.2
1.3
Strategic Objective 2:
The Interventions
2.1
2.2
Step 3: Actual Plan Preparation/Drafting……
CHAPTER 4: FINANCING FRAMEWORK AND RESOURCE MOBILISATION
STRATEGY…
4.3 Costs of Projects
Total Cost for the Plan Period (UGX in Million)
Projects
(Millions)
Total
FY2025/26
FY 2026/27
FY 2027/28
FY 2028/29
FY 2029/30
Project 1:
Project 2:
Project 3:
Project 4:
Project 5:
Project 6:
Project 7:
Project 8:
Project 9:
TOTAL
Step 3: Actual Plan Preparation/Drafting……..
CHAPTER FIVE: INSTITUTIONAL ARRANGEMENTS FOR IMPLEMENTING
THE PLAN
5.1 Implementation Arrangements
5.2 Institutional Arrangements are
5.2.1 Role of Key Stakeholders
5.3 Coordination and Partnerships Framework
5.4 Prerequisites for Successful Implementation of the Plan
5.5 Conditions for successful implementation
CHAPTER SIX: COMMUNICATION AND FEEDBACK STRATEGY (Refer to LGDP Guidelines)
6.1 Communication strategy
6.2 Communication Plan
Communication Audience Type / Objectives Content Responsibility
Communication Primary Others
Channel
LG Vision, Goals and
Strategic objectives
Role of OPM
Priority Investment
Projects
Step 3: Actual Plan Preparation/Drafting…….
CHAPTER SEVEN: RISKS MANAGEMENT AND MITIGATION MEASURES
7.1 Risks Management and Anticipated Impacts
No. Type of risks Category Causes of the risks Likelihood of Impacts Mitigation Lead
occurrence (1=low, 2- Agency
1= Low 1= Low,
2=Intermediate 2=intermediate
3= High 3= High
1.
2.
3.
CHAPTER EIGHT: MONITORING, EVALUATION AND LEARNING
8.1 Monitoring and Evaluation (M&E) Frameworks
8.2 M&E Roles and Responsibilities of Key Actors
8.3 Major Monitoring and Evaluation Events
Step 5: Plan Approval
• Approval of Lower Local Government plans will be done by the respective LLG council by end
of October of year 5 of the outgoing development plan.
• Approval of Higher Local Government plans will be done by the respective by end of October of
year 5 of the outgoing development plan.
The HLG takes the following steps in the plan approval;
• Discussion of draft plan by HLG Executive committee;
• Laying the draft plan before Council by the secretary responsible for finance and /or planning
functions at HLG;
• Council refers the draft plan to the responsible standing committee for review;
• Discussion of final amalgamated draft plan by HLG Executive committee and or civic forums
(Planning conferences);
• Submission of the draft five-year development plan to the National Plan Authority for certification.
Step 6: Plan Submission
• Submission of Lower Local Government Development Plans will be done by the Chief Executive
of the LLG to the respective HLG.
• HLG Development Plans, on the other hand, shall be submitted to NPA with copies to the Ministry
of Local Government, Ministry of Finance Planning and Economic Development, Office of the
Prime Minister, Office of the President, and the Local Government Finance Commission.
The Programme Approach shall remain the operational modality in the NDPIV
Step 1: LGs Adopt NDPIV Programmes
1. Agro-industralisation
2. Sustainable Petroleum and Mineral Development
3. Tourism Development
4. Manufacturing
5. Private Sector Development
6. Human Capital Development (including Community Mobilisation and Mindset Change)
7. Sustainable Urbanization and Housing
8. Regional Development
9. Digital Transformation
10.Land, Natural Resources, Climate Change, and Environment Management
11.Innovation, Technology Development and Transfer
12.Legislature, Oversight and Representation
13.Governance and Security
14.Development Plan Implementation
15.Public Sector Transformation
16.Sustainable Energy Development
17.Integrated Transport Infrastructure and Services
18.Administration of Justice
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