The UN Capital Development Fund (UNCDF) has signed off 10 Billion shillings to support five selected Local Governments to enhance their infrastructure planning and strengthen their service delivery.
Dmitry Pozhidaev, UNCDF representative in Uganda, says the funding is aimed at promoting private sector projects in the public works and transportation, agriculture and commercial services, water and sanitation sectors among others.
The districts of Amuria, Amudat, Omoro,Otuke and Yumbe will utilize the funds to improve their planning capacities for the social and economic empowerment of young people and women.