Notice from National Planning Authority

1. The National Planning Authority (NPA) has received financing from the Government of Uganda to conduct an independent evaluation of the decentralization policy in Uganda to take stock of the progress made todate; pick lessons for further improvement in democratic governance, social service delivery and increased household incomes; and obtain recommendations for improved efficiency and effectiveness in the implementation of the decentralized policy and reforms and the delivery of decentralized services.
2. Objectives of the Consultancy The overall objective of the evaluation is to assess the progress made so far towards achievement of the decentralization policy and reform objectives and pick lessons for strengthening the policy reform The specific objectives of evaluation of the decentralization are to:
   
   Assess the efficiency and effectiveness of local governments in the delivery of decentralized mandates, functions and social services and recommend appropriate institutional frameworks and systems.
   
   Establish the extent of citizens' participation in electoral and non-electoral reforms, including awareness about the services and opportunities offered by decentralization.
   
   Assess the impact of central government control on the overall objectives of the decentralization reforms.
   
   Assess financial accountability mechanisms and responsibility vis a vis payment of taxes and the provision of services they finance.

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