Strategy for the Norwegian development cooperation with Uganda 2001-2005

The paper presents the following priorities for development assistance to Uganda:

• the level of development cooperation will subscribe to the same overall goals as the Poverty Eradication Action Plan (PEAP) and use the same indicators for monitoring achievements
• the two countries agree that a holistic, cross-sectoral approach is necessary to reduce poverty, and confirm their intention to move towards budget support modalities as and when appropriate transparent mechanisms are put in place
• the development cooperation programme for 2001-2005 will focus on three areas: good governance, democracy and human rights; economic growth and private sector development; and social development, with particular emphasis on the health sector
• HIV/AIDS prevention and control will be emphasised within all areas of development cooperation
• other overriding concerns are gender equality, sustainable management of natural resources, institutional capacity building, transparency and accountability
• in emergency situations, aid will be provided with a view to prepare for a more long-term development assistance
• the interests of vulnerable groups such as persons with disabilities and children will be considered in all areas of cooperation
• Norway may support activities in the public sector, civil society and the private sector