The Parish Development Model (PDM) is yielding positive results in Uganda, with beneficiaries in Buziika B Parish, Nyenga Sub County, Buikwe District, making significant strides in improving their livelihoods.
State Minister for the Office of the Vice President, Diana Mutasingwa, who recently visited the area for PDM monitoring, expressed her satisfaction with the effective use of funds by beneficiaries.
“I’m thrilled to see the impact of the PDM on the lives of our people,” said Mutasingwa. “The model is designed to empower communities and reduce poverty, and it’s heartening to see it achieving its objectives.”
The PDM, introduced by President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni, is focused on transforming Uganda’s fight against poverty by empowering grassroots communities.
By decentralizing economic support, the model fosters sustainable livelihoods in every parish, the country’s smallest administrative unit.
According to Minister Mutasingwa, the PDM provides revolving funds to farming households through parish SACCOs, enabling communities to increase production, productivity, and incomes.
This approach has been instrumental in improving the quality of life for households that were once reliant on subsistence farming.
The PDM operates through seven interdependent pillars, each with specific objectives and activities, driving inclusive and sustainable development at the grassroots level.
With continued implementation, the PDM is positioning Uganda to make significant strides in reducing poverty and improving livelihoods.
“The PDM is a game-changer for our communities, and we’re committed to ensuring its success,” Mutasingwa concluded.
