Parishes of Uganda

The sub-counties of Uganda are divided into parishes, which are further divided into villages. These parishes are governed by a local council II (LCII) committee and parish chief. The parish chief is a government employee that provides technical leadership to the LCII. LCIIs are made up all of the chairmen from the village local council I (LCI) committees in the parish and are responsible for settling land disputes and community outreach.[1]

Parish Development Model

Main article: Parish Development Model

President Yoweri Museveni introduced the Parish Development Model in February 2022 as a program for poverty eradication.[2] This seven-pillared model revolves around the parish as the smallest subdivision for economic and social development in Uganda.[3] The program aims to elevate the 39% of Uganda's population who currently live in subsistence economy to market economy.

As of May 2023, the program has been marred by missed deadlines and challenges associated with a lack of national infrastructure.[2]

See also

• Regions of Uganda
• Districts of Uganda
• Counties of Uganda
• Sub-counties of Uganda
• Uganda Local Governments Association

References

1. Kavuma, Richard M. (2009-12-14). "Explainer: Local government structures in Uganda". The Guardian. ISSN 0261-3077. Retrieved 2023-08-21.
2. Independent, The (2023-05-08). "One year of Parish Development Model". The Independent Uganda. Retrieved 2023-08-21.
3. "Parish Development Model - Ministry of Local Government". 2019-11-29. Retrieved 2023-08-21.