This part of the OBS measures public access to information on how the central government raises and spends public resources. It assesses the online availability, timeliness, and comprehensiveness of eight key budget documents using 109 equally weighted indicators and scores each country on a scale of 0 to 100. A transparency score of 61 or above indicates a country is likely publishing enough material to support informed public debate on the budget.
The OBS examines the role that legislatures and supreme audit institutions (SAIs) play in the budget process and the extent to which they provide oversight; each country is scored on a scale from 0 to 100 based on 18 equally weighted indicators. In addition, the survey collects supplementary information on independent fiscal institutions (see Box).
Budget briefs analyze the size and composition of budget allocations to sectors that matter most for children (e.g. education, health, social protection, water and sanitation) in the current fiscal year as well as offer insights into the efficiency, equity and adequacy of past spending.
Many countries have initiated transitions to programme-based budgeting (PBB) to better align budgets to public policy priorities and to enhance accountability and transparency. Since the early 2000s, the Government of Uganda has undertaken major budgetary reforms to optimise budget planning, transparency and accountability, which most recently involved the transition to PBB in Fiscal Year 2017/18. This reform, which borrows heavily from the previously existing budget structure, is aimed at strengthening the link between government strategic objectives, budget allocations and service delivery outputs.
The transition to PBB in the health sector, however, has not been without challenges, some of which are intrinsic to the complex health financing landscape of Uganda, while others pertain to the roll out and operationalization of the reform. The purpose of this study is therefore to assess the status of PBB implementation in the health sector in Uganda and discusses how implementation can be improved for greater impact. The report describes the transition from output-oriented budgeting to PBB, it analyses the current budget structure, the key achievements of the reform in the health sector and provides insights on the institutionalisation of PBB in Uganda.
This was contained in the corrigenda to the budget for Financial Year 2023/2024 that was laid by the Minister of State for Finance, Planning and Economic Development (General Duties), Hon. Henry Musasizi during on Wednesday, 10 May 2023.
Are you looking for budget gorilla trips to visit mountain gorillas in Uganda or Rwanda? Encounter Africa safaris specializes in organizing tailor-made and value-for-money Gorilla safaris to see habituated mountain gorillas in Uganda and Rwanda. A typical budget gorilla safari for 3 days to Bwindi or Mgahinga National Park costs between $490-$520 in a group of two people sharing services of Transport, accommodation, and services of a driver-guide.
Planning a budget-friendly gorilla trekking trip to Uganda or Rwanda revolves around a crucial aspect: the gorilla permit. These permits grant you the privilege of getting up close and personal with these majestic creatures in their natural habitat. Here's a breakdown of the permit costs and some cost-saving tips:
If you're looking to make your budget go further, consider choosing Uganda for your gorilla trekking adventure. In Bwindi Impenetrable National Park or Mgahinga, you can obtain a gorilla permit for $700. In contrast, the same experience in Rwanda would set you back $1500 per person per trek. This cost-saving choice results in substantial savings, with $800 left to allocate for your trip. This amount is more than sufficient to cover a 3-day gorilla trekking holiday in Uganda, which typically costs between $490 to $520 when traveling in a group of two people.
We categorized lodges around Bwindi or Volcanoes National Park as Luxury, Mid-range, and Budget. Encounter Africa safaris recommend you consider your budget before choosing where to stay. Most budget Lodges around Bwindi or Mgahinga cost between $50-60 per person sharing. We craft all our budget gorilla trekking trips, taking into consideration budget lodges and campsites that come cheaply yet offer value for money. This helps keep the price down while enhancing your gorilla trekking experience in Uganda and Rwanda. Book with confidence by contacting us here.
The timing of your gorilla trekking adventure can significantly impact your budget. Whether you opt for the drier or wetter season, it's essential to understand that the chances of encountering mountain gorillas in Uganda and Rwanda remain consistently high, reaching up to 98%. Therefore, while the season may influence the cost of your trip, it should not deter you from planning your once-in-a-lifetime gorilla trekking experience.
If you are looking for an affordable way to explore Uganda then a budget safari will definitely help you cut the costs. Numerous happy budget travelers have shared their fantastic experiences in our reviews. If you need some inspiration, feel free to take a look at our Uganda budget tour reviews from previous visitors.
Affordable Accommodation: Uganda boasts a range of budget-friendly lodging options, from hostels and guesthouses to campgrounds. These accommodations offer comfortable, clean, and often charming places to stay at a fraction of the cost of luxury lodges.
Incredible Wildlife: Uganda is home to some of the most sought-after wildlife experiences in Africa, including gorilla trekking and safari adventures. While permits for activities like gorilla trekking are relatively expensive, there are budget-friendly safari tours that allow travelers to witness the wonders of the wild.
Diverse Landscapes: From lush rainforests to the vast savannahs of national parks, Uganda's landscapes offer a wide variety of outdoor experiences that are accessible to budget travelers.
Gorilla Trekking: While gorilla permits can be expensive, choosing a budget tour operator can significantly reduce the overall cost. Groups and shared experiences are often more affordable.
Hiking: Uganda offers numerous hiking opportunities, including trails in the Rwenzori Mountains and Mount Elgon. These experiences are budget-friendly and provide a chance to explore the country's breathtaking landscapes.
Cultural Tours: Immerse yourself in Ugandan culture by visiting local villages, participating in traditional dances, and learning about the customs of different tribes. These cultural experiences are often included in budget tours.
While Uganda is renowned for its incredible low-cost safari experiences, many budget travelers may be concerned about the cost of accommodation. Fortunately, there are budget-friendly safari lodges and camps in Uganda that allow you to immerse yourself in the beauty of its national parks without breaking the bank. Let's explore some of these budget-friendly lodges:
The Data for Health team at the Global Health Advocacy Incubator (GHAI) conducted national workshops in Uganda and the Maldives in September and October to pilot test the planning module of the forthcoming Budget Advocacy Framework and Toolkit for CRVS Funding Sustainability, a systematic guide to help countries develop and implement a strategy to mobilize political will and domestic resources for their civil registration and vital statistics (CRVS) systems. These workshops brought together different country-level CRVS and identity (ID) management stakeholders, mostly representing government ministries, departments, and agencies, as well as representatives of non-governmental organizations and civil society, and covered both budget advocacy and legal reform recommendations from CRVS Legal Review. The goals of the budget advocacy workshops were to orient participants to the approach, align on key challenges that inhibit sustainable delivery and financing of civil registration services, and generate strategies to advocate for increased investment in CRVS by government budgetary authorities.
By holding budget advocacy launch and strategy development workshops alongside CRVS legal review recommendations workshops in both Uganda and the Maldives, GHAI was able to leverage the convening of numerous CRVS leaders and build upon the system improvement discussions. Stakeholders acknowledged the role of budget advocacy in securing funds needed to implement system improvement priorities being sought through legal reform. Moreover, these forums were the first of their kind in both countries, dedicated to planning and joint development of budget advocacy strategies to mobilize domestic resources for national CRVS and ID management systems. These events provided timely discussions between diverse CRVS system stakeholders, mobilized government leadership for budget advocacy strategy development and validation and paved the way for locally led budget advocacy implementation in 2023.
For users in Uganda, the integration prevents duplication of effort and time lost to manual data work. Before the integration, the PBS team spent time and effort collecting budget and disbursement information for hundreds of projects in AMP, then manually inputting it into PBS. It also eases the process of determining how much money has been allocated to different sectors, and enables budget visualization of annual and quarterly data.
A number of foraging strategies have been proposed to explain what food items are selected and the quantity of each that are consumed [reviewed by Felton et al., 2009]. The foraging strategy a species utilizes has important consequences for the ways in which they allocate their time. Energy maximization strategies are often considered under optimal foraging theory and posit that individuals try to maximize their energy obtained per unit feeding time [Emlen, 1966; Schoener, 1971]. Primate species that are largely frugivorous are often thought to employ this strategy. Because fruits tend to occur in discrete clumps, frugivores typically spend more time moving and travel further between food patches, spend more time searching for and feeding on fruits, and spend comparatively little time resting [Rosenberger and Strier, 1989; Strier, 1992; Korstjens et al., 2010; Fashing, 2011]. Conversely, folivores are often thought to employ an energy minimization strategy [Dasilva, 1992; Wasserman and Chapman, 2003; Rangel-Negrín et al., 2018; Klass, 2020]. Many folivores have evolved specialized guts to optimize their digestion of leaves [Ankel-Simons, 2007]. In the case of colobines, this is a foregut fermentation system that allows them to neutralize some of the toxins present in their food and process energy from leaves high in fibre [Bauchop and Martucci, 1968; Chivers, 1994; Kay and Davies, 1994]. However, the slow process of fermentation, and the associated problem of gut fill, results in high levels of forced resting time, necessitating an energy minimization strategy [Oates, 1977; Dasilva, 1992; Dunbar, 1992; Strier, 1992; Korstjens et al., 2010]. Consequently, highly folivorous species tend to spend more time resting than frugivores [Rosenberger and Strier, 1989; Strier, 1992; Korstjens et al., 2010; Fashing, 2011]. Furthermore, because leaves tend to be uniformly distributed, folivores are able to spend less time moving and searching for food [Isbell, 1991]. While these general patterns exist between folivores and frugivores, groups may adjust their time budgets and movement patterns, depending on the availability of different food items and their distribution [Godfrey, 2003; Riley, 2007; Dunbar et al., 2009], with the same species showing an energy minimization strategy in one habitat and an energy maximization strategy in another [Alouatta calmitans,Jung et al., 2015; A. pigra,Rangel-Negrín et al., 2018; Klass, 2020; A. palliata mexicana,Asensio et al., 2007; Chlorocebus djamdjamensis, Mekonnen et al., 2017].
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