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A REPORT:

THE HIGH LEVEL NATIONAL AGRICULTURE POLICY

STAKEHOLDERS’ DIALOGUE

Agri-ProFocus UgandaPromoting Farmer Entrepreneurship

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DATE: 2nd SEPTEMBER 2014

VENUE: Copper Chimney Restaurant-Lugogo

THEME:

“The National Agricultural Policy a key to the Dynamic transformation of the Agricultural sector”

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ACRONYMS

APF Agro Pro Focus

CAADP Comprehensive Africa Agriculture Development Programme

CES Chief Executive Secretary

CSOs Civil Society Organizations

DSIP Development Strategy and Investment Plan

LG Local Government

MAAIF Ministry of Agriculture, Animal Industry and Fisheries

MEMD Ministry of Energy and Mineral Development

MFPED Ministry of Finance Planning and Economic Development

MOES Ministry of Education and Sports

MGLSD Ministry of Gender, Labour and Social Development

MOH Ministry of Health

MOLG Ministry of Local Government

MOPS Ministry of Public Service

MOWT Ministry of Works and Transport

MWE Ministry of Water and Environment

MTIC Ministry of Trade Industry and Cooperatives

NAADS National Agriculture Advisory Services

NAP National Agricultural Policy

NDP National Development Plan

NGOs Non-governmental Organizations

PO Program Officer

VSLA Virtual Livelihood School

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TABLE OF CONTENTS

ACRONYMS ..................................................................................................................2

1.0 Introduction ...........................................................................................................5

2.0 Objectives of the meeting ........................................................................................4

3.0 Introductions and welcome remarks by Richard Mugisha, ............................................5

4.0 Opening Remarks by Augustine Mwendya- Chief Executive Secretary, UNFFE .................6

5.0 “Priorities and general provisions in the National Agricultural Policy” .............................7

5.1 Background of the National Agricultural Policy ............................................................7

5.2 General Provisions of the National Agricultural Policy ...................................................7

5.3 Priorities of the National Agricultural Policy.................................................................8

Challengesandthreatsto the sector......................................................................................................8

5.0 “Implementation modalities and strategies of the National Agricultural Policy”. ..............8

5.3 Roles of the non-state actors in the NAP implementation............................................12

5.1 Strategies ............................................................................................................13

5.2 Implementation modalities .....................................................................................13

5.2.3 Role of None state Actors ....................................................................................14

5.2.4 The role of Private Sector ....................................................................................10

5.4 Discussions and recommendations ..........................................................................12

10.0 Identification of opportunities for future engagement by Moderator ...........................19

11.0 Closing Remarks by MAAIF Jackson Wadanye .........................................................15

APPENDIX..................................................................................................................16

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Mr. Richard Mugisha Programme Officer PELUM Uganda, Remarking at the policy Dialogue

The CSOs are being called when dishes are being washed and not when the lunch is being served. Agnes Agnes Kirabo, Executive

1.0 IntroductionBeing a driving force in the economy, more impressive growth of the industrial and service sectors, the importance of agriculture in Uganda's economy outweighs all other sectors put together. Uganda is able to rely on agriculture due to the country's excellent access to waterways, fertile soils, and, its regular rainfall, although it does still suffer from intermittent droughts.The Sector is boosted by the favourable and conducive policies that guide its operation. The Government has over years formulated policy instruments aimed at enhancing agricultural productivity. The policy climate of the Agriculture sector is very supportive, with National Development Plan (NDP) as a mother document to all policies, Development Strategy and Investment Plan (DSIP) and the National Agricultural Policy (NAP) being the key drivers of the sector. In 2009 the draft National Agriculture Policy was in place and it has been goingthrough stages over time. The NAP is a key and vital document that provides a guiding frame work to the Agriculture sector as a whole. As partners and key stake holders we appreciate the stages that the policy has gone through, and its pivot role in guiding Agriculture sector as a whole.

2.0 Objectives of the meeting To share with members the priorities and general provisions in the National

Agricultural Policy To share with the members the implementation modalities and strategies of the

National Agricultural Policy. Discuss the roles and responsibilities of the Non state actors in the implementation of

the National Agriculture Policy. To identify opportunities for further engagements

3.0 Welcome remarks by Richard Mugisha, PO PELUM Uganda

Mugisha Richard, Programme Officer at PELUM Uganda and the moderator of the day welcomed the participants and thanked them for having made it for the dialogue. He also introduced guest speakers and extended special thanks to the participants who made it for the dialogue. All participants were given an opportunity to introducethemselves names and organisations they are representing. They included among others; policy makers, government officials, development partners, representatives from CSOs, Farmers, academia, media. Richard thanked the organizersof the dialogue the Uganda National Farmers Federation (UNFFE), Agri Pro Focus, Caritas Uganda, VSLA for

financing the event and all partners of Agri-pro Focus Uganda; that is PELUM Uganda, FRA, ACORD, Oxfam and Solidaridad for their support. He also affirmed that PELUM in particular spearheaded at some point the demand for

the National Agricultural Policy. He also clarified that 2014 was declared a Year of Agriculture and Food Security in Africa by African Union. Despite this, the agricultural sector still has had many challenges and most policies have neglected the category of

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small scale farmers yet the small scale farmers are the in the majority in the sector, theyconsistently and persistently feed the nation. Therefore, “is the policy going to cater for small scale farmers as the most important category in the sector?” he probed. 4.0 Opening remarks by Augustine Mwendya- CES, UNFFE

In his remarks, he emphasized the agricultural sector’s importance and its strategic contribution to the Ugandan economy deserves all efforts to be drawn towards its development. However, it is surprising that the government of Uganda does not give much attention to the sector in terms of allocation of resources. Budget allocation to the agricultural sector in FY 2011/2012 was 4.5% making it generally the 9th priority sector and has declined 2.9% in FY 2014/2015.

He emphasized that policies also set the direction for what government should do in the sector through strategies ofimplementation and revealed that with the involvement of Ministry of Agriculture Animal Industry and Fisheries

(MAAIF), government developed a plan which focused on the following pillars of DSIP; Market access and value

addition, Enabling environment and Institutional strengthening. He said members should be encouraged by the fact that National Agricultural Policy (NAP) is underway and hoped that it will not be just a document in MAAIF shelves but urged them to involve different stakeholders as a prudent measure for development of this policy. He thanked the staff from Uganda National Farmers Federation; members of Agro focus and wished all participants good deliberations.

5.0 Presentation 1: “Priorities and general provisions in the national agricultural policy” by Tom Kakuba, PMA

In July 2012, the African Union (AU) Assembly of Heads of State and Governments declared the year 2014 to be the Year of Agriculture and Food Security in Africa. Plans have been laid out to commemorate this in addition to the Development Strategy and Investment Plan (DSIP) which is a 5 year policy being implemented annually.

5.1 Background of the National Agricultural Policy (NAP)

2009-2012: Drafting of NAP was done, consultations with various stakeholders also achieved.

In the 2012 the policy was at submitted to cabinet by MAAIF and on 25th Sep 2013 was approved by Cabinet, on 5th Sep 2014 the policy would be Launched and there was a plan to get it printed in 7 local languages and would be distributed during the launch and in regional workshops which will be held. Its vision, mission and overall objective respectively are Vision: A competitive, profitable and sustainable agricultural sector. Mission: Transform

Policies are intended to provide an environment for development to take place; therefore, all stakeholders need to be involved in the policy development process so that their concerns could be included in the policy for success to be attained. By Mwendya Augustine

Mwendya Augustine CES UNFFE making remarks at the workshop

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subsistence farming to sustainable commercial agriculture. Overall objective: Promote food and nutrition security and to improve household incomes

5.2 General Provisions of the National Agricultural PolicyNational Agricultural Policy is consistent with the Constitution objectives XI (ii) & XXII NDP,vision 2040 and CAADP

5.3 The Purpose of NAP To harmonize policy statements & approaches to agricultural development. To guide agricultural sub-sector policy revision/formulation. To guide all sector actors to invest in activities that will increase agricultural

incomes, reduce poverty, improve Household food and nutrition security, create employment and stimulate overall economic growth.

To provide a framework for addressing sector challenges and threats & exploit existing potentials.

5.4 Challenges and potential threats to the sector:

Low production and productivity Low value addition Poor market access Insufficient skilled labour force Resource sustainability Land tenure, climate change

5.5 Opportunities for the Agriculture sector

Agricultural resources Potential to improve productivity High export potential

Mr . Tom Kakuba, PMA presenting the policy Dialogue

Increased focus on agricultural oil Increasing private investment

5.6 The guiding principles of the National Agricultural Policy a) Private sector led development-with government focusing on public goods provision.b) Implementation based on zoning and commodity approachc) Consider all farmer categories and gendersd) Decentralised servicese) Regional, zonal and gender equity-should not be discriminativef) Sustainable use and management of agricultural resources

5.7 Priorities of the National Agricultural Policya) Increasing household food and nutrition security for all Ugandansb) Increasing incomes of farming households including crop farmers, livestock, fish

hunters, farming related activities, sell farm produce, add value to farm produce.

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c) Commodity specialization and agro-zoningd) Sustainable and reliable market accesse) Sustainable use and management of agricultural resourcesf) Human resources development-emphasis on skills development for farmers and

professionals in Agriculture.

6.0 Presentation 2: “Implementation modalities and strategies of the National Agricultural Policy”, by Mr. Tom Kakuba, PMA

6.1 Strategies

Priority/objective Strategies1.Household food and nutrition security2.Household income3. Commodity specialization and zoning4. Market access5. Agricultural resource use6. Human resource development

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Objective 1: Ensure household and national food and nutrition security for all Ugandans

Strategies aimed at expanded production, increased incomes, storage, regulation and information

1. Income generating agricultural enterprises2. Appropriate processing and storage infrastructure3. Food handling, marketing, distribution and market linkages4. National strategic food reserve system5. Information on agricultural production, food and nutrition6. LGs enact and enforce by-laws on food security7. Production of nutritious foods8. Consumption of diversified nutritious foods9. Technologies and practices to minimize PH losses

Objective 2: Increase incomes of farming households from agriculture and related activities

Strategies aimed at boosting production & productivity as a means of raising household incomes

1. Access to agricultural training and skills development2. Farmers’ organising into production and marketing groups3. Access to agricultural technology, agribusiness and advisory services4. Agricultural mechanization 5. Dry season livestock feeding6. Technology development and extension linkages7. Animal disease control8. Pest, weed, disease, and vermin control9. Large scale farming enterprises10. Financial services11. Private sector-led agricultural input supply system12. Policy and regulatory framework for biotechnology

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13.Sustainable use, management, and maintenance of water and land resourcesObjective 3: Promote specialization in strategic, profitable and viable enterprises and value addition through agro-zoning

Strategies aimed at agricultural commercialization, value addition and regulation1. Agriculture production through zoning2. Basic infrastructure and reliable access to utilities 3. Appropriate technologies for processing 4. Large scale farming enterprises and out-grower schemes5. Safety standards and quality assurance

Objective 4: Promote domestic, regional and international trade in agricultural products

Strategies aimed at promoting agricultural trade1. Market information2. Physical agricultural market infrastructure3. Capacity for quality assurance, regulation, and safety standards4. Promotion of agricultural products 5. Addressing supply and demand constraints

Objective 5: Ensure sustainable use and management of agricultural resourcesStrategies aimed at proper use & maintenance of agricultural resources (especially soils & water)

1. Resource and resource use mapping2. Regulate use of agricultural resources 3. Information disseminated on proper resource use and conservation4. Dissemination of appropriate technologies and practices5. Capacity for use of agricultural meteorological data 6. Capacity to harvest and utilize rain water7. LGs regulate local resource utilization and management8. Promote land use and farm planning services 9. Capacity for addressing climate change

Objective 6: Develop human resources for agricultural developmentStrategies aimed at building a critical mass of skilled professionals and farmers

1. Support to agricultural training institutions 2. Strengthen the linkage between formal and non-formal agriculture education including

practical skills 3. Positive attitudes towards agriculture 4. Capacity of farmers and farmer organizations to engage more effectively in

agribusiness 5. Information to farmers (aids in enterprise selection, production and marketing

decisions)6. Continuous training & career development for agricultural staff (MAAIF headquarters;

LGs)7. Research capacity (for new knowledge and technologies)8. Curriculum development (universities and agricultural training institutions)9. Preserving indigenous knowledge10. Professional associations, guilds and partnerships

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7.0 Implementation modalities1. 7.1 Key actors in implementation process

Many–public and non-state actors: The key public actors include: Ministry Agriculture Animal Industry and Fisheries, Ministry of Finance Planning and Economic Development, Office of the Prime Minister, Ministry of Water Environment, Ministry of Trade Industry and Cooperatives, Ministry of Energy and Mineral Development, Ministry Of Health, Ministry of Gender Labour and Social Development, Ministry of Local Government, Ministry Of Works and Transport, Ministry Of Public Service, Ministry Of Education and Sports, and Uganda Bureau of Statistics.

2. Non-state actors: Private Sector, Civil Society, Farmers’ Organisations, Development Partners

7.2 Role of Non State Actors1. Mobilise farmers to access financial services, farm inputs, markets and other relevant

agricultural goods and services.2. Advocate for improvement in agricultural services within the prevailing policy and

regulatory environment.3. Monitor implementation of government programmes4. Develop and implement complementary agricultural programmes in line with

government policy and plans5. Contribute to policy formulation and reviews at all levels

7.3 The role of Private Sector1. Invest in agricultural production at small, medium and large scales2. Invest in agricultural commodity processing and value addition3. Participate in technology development, multiplication and dissemination4. Participate in input and output marketing5. Provide agricultural finance services6. Advocate for improved policy, regulatory and institutional frameworks7. Dialogue with government and other stakeholders on strategic actions needed for

agricultural development8. Improve farmer access to key agricultural support services9. Invest in rural infrastructure through public-private partnerships

7.4 Over all ImplementationGovernment of Uganda through MAAIF and related Ministries Departments and Agencies, Private Sector, Farmers and Farmers Groups, Civil Society Organisations, ,Development Partners. For effective implementation, Government of Uganda shall;

1. Establish/operationalize an agriculture service delivery system with optimal structures and capacities at all levels

2. Improve coordination & supervision by MAAIF, its agencies, LGs and other actors in the agricultural sector.

3. Ensure functional and well-coordinated inter-sectoral linkages and alignment of strategies & implementation plans between MAAIF and other MDAs (Parliament, Cabinet, OPM)

4. Enhance private sector capacity to support government in policy implementation5. Improve inspection and monitoring of policy implementation across different agencies

centrally and at the local government level.

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Ms. Agnes Kirabo presenting at the policy Dialogue

8.0 Presentation on Roles of the non-state actors in the NAP implementation by Agnes Kirabo – Executive Director Food Rights Alliance.

The role of the state in this policy has to be emphasized much as other non-state actors. The private sector shall complement public sector institutions and be responsible for investment in agricultural production, processing and value addition, technology development, marketing, advocating for improved policy and regulatory framework. , investing in the rural infrastructure as well as improving farmer access to key agricultural support services.

The Policy is within the macro economic framework. Part of the poor performance of the sector is rooted in the non-existing private sector. Agricultural extension, value addition and processing would not work because if the Private Sector had not invested their funds in thesector . The role of Non state actors including farmer organisation, traditional cultural and faith based organisations with the core functions of mobilising farmers to access better necessities of farming, advocate for the improvement in the agricultural services, monitorimplementation of government programmes, develop and complement complementary agricultural programmes and also contributing to policy formulation and reviews.

Private sector has failed to manage the input structure therefore, making the policy to the private sector it like any other policy. CSOs should be engaged during the consultations and discussions of the policy. At this point we have been called on board after the roles have been assigned. On the contrary, Instead of Civil Society

Organisations complimenting the government,government is complimenting Civil Society Organizations. Because of the difficulty in implementing policies and strategies, consolidation and coordination makes implementation difficult.

The terms used in the policy do not exactly have meaning in terms of action. Implementation

is also going to be difficult because what to establish in the policy is not clear, it needs to be

operationalized with the legal reforms being taken into account.

Civil Society Organizations as other stakeholder in the implementation of the policy, they

need capacity just like other stakeholders. Therefore, if it’s a multi stakeholder capacity, then

allocation of capacity has to be equally distributed.

…..we cry that farmers do not want to adopt technology and yet there are too many policies and strategies which they are not involved in the processes . Agnes Kirabo, Executive Director, FRA

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Paul Alerts of TRIAS giving his remarks at the policy Dialogue

Mr. Oketcho UMA commenting on the presentation at the policy dialogue

9.0. Discussions and recommendations

1. Swahib Mbowa, critiqued the policy as not addressing the issue of employment and made a comment that Uganda has never had an entire successful policy completion process. “It seemed hopeful that with the presence of NAP and DSIP, are to have to have a national comprehensive agricultural strategy?” He asked.

2. Commissioner,Water and Production. Proposed that Agriculture should be taken as a business and the policy must be consistent with the National Development Plan.

3. Okeyoh Peter, Member of Parliament. Requested to understand the main focus in the new development plan? He commented about Ugandan good at policy making but all of them are shelved.

4. Participant noted that many documents should have been represented by NAP however; it’s the other way round. He therefore inquired if the other documents will be cut off or incorporated in NAP.

The work being done does not match the documents. The policy should therefore be popularized and followed. The concerns were that since the policy is already approved, how they could engage on the policy.

5. Henry Bazira, remarked that he could notnot see how there will be resource integration in the policy. How will the limited resources be efficiently utilized? He emphasized that we need to go beyond statements. It seems there was moreemphasis on GMO as though it is a solution for the farmers and too much emphasis on private sector led development yet it has

never helped any country.

6. Hon. Lematia Ruth Molly Ondoru She thanked the CSOs for making their analysis. Her concerns and recommendations were based on Objective 6-Developing human resources for agricultural development, strategy 9(Reorient the curriculum at universities and agriculture training institutions) of the policy. The curriculum is too artificial and not practical.

There should be curriculum review for particularly agricultural colleges. Government should instead work towards appropriate curriculum development.

Knowledge gap needs to be exploring the knowledge of the people before making the policies especially knowledge from traditional people.

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7. Elliot Orizaama, Women and Girl Child Development Association (WEGCDA) She felt the policy is not gender sensitive. CSOs should have been involved to

tackle the issues of gender Ministry of lands should have been mentioned

in the policy because women farmers have issues in terms of marketing their produce. The issue of domestic violence arises with the question of who sells the produce. In most societies, woman produce and men sell because it is their land. Therefore, the issue of land ownership should be addressed.

When designing the policy, did they take into consideration the failures of the cooperatives since they contribute a lot to agriculture Production and marketing.

The issue of urban agriculture. Farmers have been put in the category of small scale and large scale. Urban farmers have been left out.

Why did the policy take long, and what were the causes of the delay? He requested that MAAIF should come up with new interventions.

The ray of hope can be actualized if a clear road map is implemented. Therefore, how are you going to ensure this policy gets adequate funding and resources before it ends up like NAADS? She critiqued the policy saying that only strengths have been mentioned. Besides having CSOs as non-state actors, the policy doesn’t capture regional and international policy organisations. In addition, the implementation framework was not elaborate and there is absence of baseline data. “Where is the involvement of Public Private Partnerships?” She questioned.

She complained that zoning has brought problems to farmers and so has coffee, in 2 years, it is still not rooting and yet they were told that zoning would bring more food. He insisted that government should support SMEs.

How has the private sector moved the agricultural

sector? Uganda is supposed to be moving into

industrial agriculture.

Akello Jacqueline, African Rural University (ARU)

The policy is not helping us come up with the new structure. We need an integrated rural development ministry. Agriculture cannot move forward with micro financing. We should therefore stop dilly darling in

agriculture and review the curriculum.

Aguti Betty, Caritas Uganda giving her remarks at the policy dialogue

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Response, Mr. Tom Kakuba, MAAIF

The National Agricultural Policy should have been in place since some years ago,other documents should have been based on NAP but he was hopeful is in ongoing process for a new DSIP and most of the issues reflect the NAP, it would be extended to the stakeholders soon. Implementation of the NAP will be at sector level through DSIP and government plans.

In response to employment, it is not mentioned as a specific objective but is an outcome of the policy. The guiding principle of private sector led development is creating an enabling environment answered questions on farming as bussiness. This is an indication that it will be done as a business.

Consultations about the policy were done and the majority of stakeholders were consulted and views taken into account. MAAIF is the main implementer together with all stakeholders both state and non-state actors playing their respective roles. The process of developing the policy is advancing; all issues and ideas for developing the 2nd NPD were all included in the formulation of NAP. All consultations on the policy begun in 2009-2012. Therefore, there is a guide on inter-sectoral coordination geared towards implementation.

Response to resources. Funding will be approved by Members of Parliament and provided by government. However, the proportion of the budget that goes into agriculture is only 2%; therefore, increase in private sector investment will help instead of solely dwelling on the government.

Policies’ implementation is always a challenge. However, he did not have a solution for this. CSOs encompass NGOs, CBOs, Faith Based Organizations and all others. He agreed that the private sector has had issues with the sector; but NAP has a private sector led agricultural development. A Policy and legal framework would be put in place soon.

GMOs weren’t exactly emphasized in the policy but the issue could not be avoided as a sector they would act according.

Curriculum development, the policy states clearly that, “…. reorient the curriculum to focus on needs of the agricultural sector.”

Ministry of Lands involvement, there is a section on land. However, it was not included in the PowerPoint presentation.

He agreed that there were issues with the cooperatives; however, there a chapter on background about what has happened to the agricultural sector over the years with its failures as well as a chapter on monitoring and evaluation.

In response to zoning difficulty, he said that not everything can move in a straight line. However, some things are working for example fruits.

He concluded by saying that there is a chapter on agriculture support sector policy and other policies were reviewed together with the role of other sectors.

MAAIF is committed to implementing the policy.Mr. Tom Kakuba, MAAIF

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10.0 Identification of opportunities for future engagement by Moderator

Attitudes should be incorporated into objective 6. The youth should be studied more critically so that government can devise ways to attract them into the agricultural sector.

Harnessing appropriate technologies such as rice shellers which cannot be managed by old people.

11.0 Closing Remarks by MAAIF Jackson Wadanye

He thanked the organizers for the dialogue and all who took part. With the launch being on 5th September 2014, the meeting was a dialogue but not a consultation. He added that the policy has been reviewed for 2 years hence it is hard to re-review the policy. Unfortunately, many policies have been under development for years but a few years after inception, it collapses. However, the policy is a document that will be around for discussions to continue in order to be perfected for the next generation.

He emphasized the need for the farmers to be good teachers. This is because we cannot have universities talk about rural transformation when the lecturer has no banana back home. Therefore we need a paradigm shift. However, agriculture is not about the Ministry of Agriculture Animal Industry and Fisheries but about the farmers. The policy dialogue was therefore adjourned.

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APPENDIX

Appendix 1; List of participants

No Sex Name OrganizationType of Organisation Telephone

1 F Mercy Betty Tayebwa MBADIFA Farmers 782444223

2 F Edidah Ampaire IITA Research 772999609

3 F Rebecca Nabatanzi IITA Research 774006060

4 F Mastewal Yami IITA Research

5 M Atukwase Gideon AFT Research 779627645

6 M Erick Kizito VLSA/PELUM CSO 702066098

7 M James Tebyasa Kyambogo University Academia 704648487

8 M Richard Mugisha PELUM Network 772960057

9 F Lucy Asiimwe Agri-pro focus Network 752210738

10 M Lule Peter M ILRI Research 759127931

11 F Doreen Abaho DRT NGO research 312263629

12 M Atiku Benard Parliament Government 753663373

13 M Jaramogi Patric Vision Group Journalist 772426211

14 F Eunice Musiime UNNGOF NGO 772429837

15 F Roselline Nyamutale SG2000 NGO 772635069

16 F Stella Keihanga A2N-Uganda CSO 775660937

17 M Tom Kakuba MAAIF Government 772591421

18 F Prudence Aijuka UNFFE Farmers 782252840

19 M Tumwebaze Khamutima UNFFE Farmers 783937491

20 M Paul Allertz TRIAS NGO 794233433

21 M Emorut Francis Vision Group Media

22 F Brenda Alemura Hunger Fighters UG Research 772480791

23 M Tumukunde Cuthbert CARITAS, Kabale Religeous 775440202

24 M Oketcho L.M UMA Manufacturer 755255809

25 F Namukasa GenevieveAsha Razyn Foundation CSO 773800005

26 M Joseph Kansiime MBADIFA Farmers 772389318

27 F Aguti Betty Rose Caritas uganda PAS 782556337

28 F Zawedde Florence CU Accountant 782958345

29 M Okeyoh Peter Parliament MP 774748293

30 M Robert Mandela Wangoola DDA Government 752510108

31 M Kafeero Hebert SEATINI Program Officer 783656535

32 M Allan Wayira UNFFE Farmers 752195208

33 M Apollo Guma SSA: UHSNG Network 751555656

34 F Caroline Omale VECO E.A Network 77642422

35 M Badda Fred Parliament MP 788222252

36 F Birungi Janet S Daily Monitor Media House 772490275

37 M Dick N. Kamuganga MUFA Farmers 787277044

38 M Dr. Charles Walaga Environmental Alert NGO 772407259

39 F Elliot Orizaama WEGCDA NGO 772926023

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40 M Frederick M. Kabuye Buganda Kingdom Cultural 772926023

41 M Richard Wasswa CBS fm Media 772337494

42 M Henry BaziraWater Governance Institute NGO 752859475

43 F Hellen Kezie Moohe Isis WICCE CSO 783726611

44 M Okotel Misaki Self Help Africa NGO 772981621

45 M Edmond Tanyina IITA NGO 787853471

46 M Eng. Richard Cong MWE Government 772500697

47 M Aijuka Benjamin EAGC Private Sector 782857058

48 F Lydia Kobusinge CSBAG CSO 705558801

49 M Wamala Musa Buyungo Parliament Government 772527559

50 M Swahib Mbowa EPRC Research 773196544

51 M Dan Sekajato DDA Government 706578727

52 M Ochola James RACI NGO 758706010

53 M Abbot Ntwale CARITAS Religious 701199632

54 M Joseph Kakonge SEATINI CSO 752828986

55 F Malega Monica UWEAL Private Sector 772326969

56 M Sabila Nelson Parliament Government 782999571

57 F Oliver Taremwa UBC Media 779129201

58 F Mugerwa Olga Delta Consultancy 772507170

59 M Tumuhairwe Godfrey AVC CSO 703658913

60 M Augustine Mwendya UNFFE Advocacy 772616926

61 M Musimenta Julius AFIRD CSO 772647135

62 F Kyomukama Sandra Caritas Kabale CSO 788566047

63 F Kanzabu Imelda MAAIF Government 752619444

64 F Susan Asaasira MUK Academia 702719922

65 F Kabatanya Carol ACTV CSO 772314001

66 F Agnes Kirabo FRA CSO 772564951

67 F Mpiima Dorothy Parliament Government 752650772

68 F Akello Jacqueline ARU Academia 772587557

69 M Abitekanazi Johnson MTIC Government 712959927

70 F Irene Sekamwa K GR Agrufin GIZ 772408611

71 F Judith Nakayiza Byaruhanga Kulika Uganda CSO 752301889

72 F Namwat Rosemary Parliament MP 772907378

73 F Nebanda Andru Florence Butaleja District MP 772965540

74 F Lematia Ruth Molly Ondoru Maracha District MP 772847450

75 M Sebulime Allan CAPCA CSO 776368919

76 M Wadanya Jackson MAAIF Government 772482076

77 F Ajiji Priscilla PSFU Private 792255777

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REPORT PREPARED BY:

Prudence ayebareUganda National Farmers’ Federation