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dc.contributor.authorMaj. (Rtd.) Alupo, Jessica Rose Epel
dc.date.accessioned2023-08-16T06:49:02Z
dc.date.available2023-08-16T06:49:02Z
dc.date.issued2016-03
dc.identifier.citationAlupo.J.R.E.,Maj. (Rtd).(2017). Ministerial Policy Statement Financial Year 2016/17. Kampala: Uganda.en_US
dc.identifier.urihttp://172.16.0.130:8080/xmlui/handle/123456789/109
dc.description.abstractThe Education Sector will continue to uphold its sector mandate which is “to provide for, support, guide, coordinate, regulate and promote delivery of quality education to all persons in Uganda for national integration, individual and national development”. The Sector has prioritized targets set focused on outcomes areas which include increasing and improving equitable access to quality education at all levels including higher education, equipping graduates with employable skills and promoting efficiency in resources use and allocation. Overall, the Education Sector Medium Term Expenditure Framework (MTEF) allocation stands at Ushs 2,454.61bn out of total national budget of Ushs 20,336.81bn which translates into a share of 12.07% compared to 11.1% of FY 15/16. The allocation to the Sector represents an increment of Ushs 425.55bn in FY 2016/17 from Ushs 2,029.07bn in FY2015/16. This is mainly on account of increment of the donor budget which is projected to grow from Ushs 200.48bn in FY 2015/16 to Ushs 396.92bn in FY 2016/17 which was adjusted to cater for depreciation of the Ugandan Shilling against the United State dollar (USD) and wage for the Sector which is projected to grow from Ushs 1,191.98bn in 2015/16 to Ushs 1,377.28bn in FY 2016/17 to cater for salary enhancement for staff including staff in education institutions. In this FY 2015/16, the Sector implemented the following as highlighted by vote function: Pre-Primary and Primary Vote Function: Under World Food Program (WFP) based in Karamoja, 210 tree seedlings were distributed, as well as 1855 Kgs of Cow Peas seeds, 15 spray pumps and 110 hand hoes to beneficiary schools. Grants for support of 540 pupils were provided, as well as supervision and monitoring of Laroo school for war affected children. The quarterly releases for Teachers’ SACCO were dispatched to UNATU (the implementing Agency). Under the Gender Unit, technical assistance was provided to finalize the Action Plan on the initiatives to ensure all children stay in school and complete the full cycle of primary education. The National Strategic Plan for Girls Education was developed and district dialogues were conducted with district, religious and cultural leaders, DEOs, CCTs, Head teachers, SMC representatives, Senior women and male teachers. Atleast 150 senior women and male teachers and CCTs were mentored and trained in addition to girls who were trained in making local/reusable sanitary pads. Under Instructional Materials for Primary schools, 337,414 P.5 and P.7 English Course books and 92,800 P.5 and P.7 English Teachers’ Guides Books have been procured from St. Bernard Publishers Ltd. Payment for 337,414 P.5 and P.7 English Course books and 92,800 P.5 and P.7 English Teachers’ Guides Books will be made after verification of the Instructional Materials to named schools. Procurement and distribution of assorted instructional materials for P.1 and P.2 plus SNE, 800 cartons of Braille Papers Materials was completed and 5 pieces of Embossers for 5 SNE schools was completed. Under Emergency construction of Primary schools, schools under construction & rehabilitation were supported and monitored. Schools earmarked to benefit in FY 2015/16 did not receive funds because of a proposed change of modality from School to Ministry based procurement. Under the Karamoja Primary Education Project, the review of the Education Policy together with the Education Strategic Plan is ongoing. In addition, activities of the Senior Presidential Education Advisor were facilitated. Under the Uganda Teacher and School Effectiveness Project, 2,635 head teachers and 260 Trainers of Trainers were trained in Early Grade Reading at 16 Primary Teachers’ Colleges and 4 different PTCs respectively. A total of 15,655 copies that included Teacher Guides and Orthography were printed in 11 different languages and distributed to participants during training. Additionally, 6,973 copies of training materials that included Teachers’ Guides and Orthography for P1 teachers were printed. Procurement of 4,720,041 copies of textbooks for grades 1-7 in literacy and numeracy as well as procurement of 67,497 TIET instructional materials for PTCs and CCs is on-going. A baseline survey was carried out in 332 selected primary schools selected from 80 districts. Assessments were done at 23 Coordinating Centres to be provided with ICT equipment under the project, as well as, 293 beneficiary schools in compliance to Environmental and Social Safeguard. Sensitization workshops and regional workshops were held for Districts that are to procure contractors centrally and for Districts that are to procure contracts at the District level respectively. 293 beneficiary schools under SFG have been identified for the training in school leadership and management. Secondary Education Vote Function Partial payment of salaries was effected for the Korean teachers for April – June 2015. The training on Disaster Management was attended by selected officers. Support supervision was provided to 28 secondary schools. The task force for the implementation of ESC minutes for Assistant Education Officers and Boards of Governors for Government schools was set up. Funds were provided to facilitate proper management of national examinations. National adjudication of the 2015 East African Essay Competitions, as well as, the East African Games and secondary schools music, dance and drama were facilitated. Under the Private Schools and Institutions Department, 2 workshops were held in Mbale and Lira respectively to disseminate revised guidelines for PPP USE/UPOLET implementation. Monitored and support supervised USE placements in 92 non- USE schools and 12 USE/UPOLET schools. A workshop for implementation of SESEMAT Regional Based Activities (SARB) was held. Relatively, SARB activities in 36 secondary schools were monitored in Western and South Western SESEMAT zones. Additionally, 70 secondary schools in the Mid-West and South West Schools were monitored during classroom observations. Trained 1,904 Science and Mathematics Teachers in the Mid-West and South West SESEMAT regions. Special needs Education Vote Function Due to limited funding, activities like training of 375 teachers in 6 CPTCs, undertaking NFE Teacher Trainers (CCTs) orientation on the utilization of Yr 1. curriculum and NFE face-to-face training were not carried out. Only 4 CPTCs carried out monitoring of NFE trained teachers. Subvention grants to 100 institutions supporting learners with special needs were disbursed. Under the Development and Improvement of Special Needs Education (SNE), two inspection/supervision visits were conducted by CMU, Accounts, Audit and user department. 4 project steering committee meetings and 2 project site meetings were held. Sign language training for 65 teachers from Mbale and Wakiso Schools for the Deaf to develop basic sign language was carried out. Guidance and Counseling Vote Function 6,000 copies of information guide for S4 leavers & 659 copies of the Career Guidance Handbook were obtained. Career talks were conducted in 80 educational institutions and pre-placement follow-up. Support supervision was conducted in 50 educational institutions. Higher Education Vote Function Disbursed funds to UPIK for: training activities for the 3rd semester of the 3rd Intake; construction of a Firefighting yard which is on-going. Construction of Rain Water Harvesting system and an Ecosan Toilets at the prefabricated campus are at defects liability period. Waste water treatment plant is under design by the consultant. Construction of the Administration Block is also on going. Top-up allowances to students on scholarship abroad was paid, as well as, contribution to Commonwealth Scheme. However, funds were inadequate to finance the research conference at Uganda Management Institute. Through the funding to the Students’ Loan Scheme, funds were disbursed to the higher education institutions as loans to students to cater for first semester fees. The Board however, could not pay for the balance of 556 students due to shortfall in funds released. One verified certificate for the ongoing construction of Soroti University was paid for, as well as salaries for Taskforce, support staff and paid for utilities; 150 Science Education students were supported at Kisubi Brothers University. However, there was no release towards support to private universities Under support to Higher Education, Science and Technology, 1 advert inviting tenders for the supply, delivery and installation of ICT equipment to the beneficiary institutions was published in 1 local newspaper namely The Daily Monitor and 1 regional newspaper namely The East African. One Project Steering Committee (PSC) meeting was held on 25th November 2015 to discuss progress in implementation of project activities and the next one is scheduled to be held on 23rd March 2016. The PSC meeting was a follow up on a Supervision Mission was also held from 20th to 25th November 2015 and 1 Aide Memoire prepared. The HEST Project accounts were audited and the audit report was sent to the Bank within the statutory deadline of 31st December 2015. The Bank proposed that the MoESTS and UMI should initiate a procurement process for a new facility in a new location or completion of the multipurpose complex (Office/classroom block) at UMI. Busitema University was paid124 Million to cater for their staff development activities under the HEST Project. BTVET Vote Function 74 BTVET institutions monitored, 8 vehicles serviced, maintained and fuel procured and 4 officers were facilitated to travel abroad. Training modules for Upholsters, Auto Mobile Spray, Painter and Florist were conducted. Test Item Development and moderation of occupational instruments. A total of 24 occupations were developed. Six sets of instruments were moderated for each occupation, this include performance (practical) and written instrument. A total of 4003 BTVET candidates were assessed; 4 Regional Awareness Seminars on the Vocational Qualifications in the Road Sector were held; 9,521 certificates were printed and distributed to the candidates; 5 Occupational Profiles were developed; two Industrial Council Meetings and three (3) Sector Council meetings were conducted. Due to inadequate funding however, funds were not released to facilitate accreditation and inspection of new centers and registration of candidates, preparation of registered candidates; including assessment. The Skilling Uganda Reform Task Force was facilitated and among its functions executed was the on-going process for drafting Skills Development Authority Bill spearheaded by Ministry of Justice and Constitutional affairs. Under NHSTC, examinations for 3325 students including four national exams and two regular examinations (UNMEB) were conducted. Examinations were also conducted for 4,459 students (UAHEB). Under Departmental Training Institutions, 167 BTVET staff in 08 Departmental Training Institutions were paid salaries and 8 Departmental Training Institutions monitored and supervised. Capitation Grants examination and Industrial Training fees for 1,896 students in 08 Departmental Training Institutions Under Development of BTVET, 50 Technical Instructors were trained in using Continuous Assessment tools at UTC Bushenyi. Under Development of TVET P.7 Graduate, Construction works are ongoing to implement the Presidential Pledge of constructing teachers’ houses in technical schools and Community Polytechnics. Funds were disbursed to Gulu SOCO, Fort Portal SOCO, Mbale SOCO and Jinja MLT for procurement of laboratory equipment for medical training. Under the Albertine Region Sustainable Development Project, the full implementation of project activities is to commence with the onset of Q3 because the project only reached effectiveness on 7th December, 2015. Procurement process on twinning international training institutions, engineering and supervision firms have been initiated. Procurement Specialists and Financial Management specialists for the project have been recruited. The Skills Development Project is awaiting approval by Parliament. The John Kale Institute of Science and Technology (JKIST) initial preparatory activities have commenced. Support to the Implementation of Skilling Uganda Strategy under BTC project, recruitment of 6 project coordination officers was finalized and recruitment of other field officers is on-going. Support to RTF has kick started which included participation in BTVET symposium in Rwanda and facilitated a workshop for establishment of Skills Development Authority (SDA). Also facilitated a preparatory workshop for self assessment for the 5 direct beneficiary institutions. Quality and Standards Vote Function Under TIET, support supervision was not provided to TIET institutions (Abilonino Instructors’ College and Health Tutors’ College Mulago and Coordinating Centres) due to inadequate funding. School practice fees were paid to Kaliro, Kabale, Muni, Unyama and Mubende NTCs, Abilonino, HTC Mulago, Nakawa VTI & Jinja VTI to Nakawa and Jinja VTI students. Capitation Grants were disbursed to National Teachers’ Colleges; Kabale, Kaliro, Mubende, Muni, Unyama: Abilonino CPIC Instructors College and Mulago Health Tutors College Under NCDC, all staff salaries, statutory deductions, utility costs and some operational costs were paid; a draft ECD parenting manual was developed; printing of dissemination messages on research findings from the study of the Thematic Curriculum was done in the central region. The Thematic curriculum for the blind was translated from print to Braille P.1-P.7 and fine-tuned P.1-P.3 Braille materials. The P.4-P.7 Braille was also polished up. Developed Assessment Guidelines for 4 National Certificates and also developed an orientation manual for orienting Instructors on the four technical programmes. A draft syllabus for four Diploma programmes in Records and Information Management, Cosmetology, Hotel and Institutional Catering, Secretarial and Office Administration is in place. Two Technical Assistants were hired, 74 textbook writers were trained for 5 days at Tal Cottages, and 22 draft prototype text books for S1 were developed. Under Education Standards, MLA results for P.4 and P.6 were disseminated in all Local Governments; funds were disbursed towards Office Management for DES HQs, Mbale, Gulu, Mbarara & Mpigi Regional Offices. Inspected a total of 150 BTVET institutions, 35 ECD institutions and 643 secondary schools in the targeted districts for compliance to the Basic Requirements and Minimum Standards. Under the Relocation of Shimoni PTC, prepared an Evaluation Report on the bids for a construction firm to be presented to the Ministry Contracts Committee. Under the Development of PTCs Phase II, Certificates No.1 were prepared and paid for Kisoro, Rukungiri, Rakai, Kabukunge, Erepi, Busuubizi, Kabale, Bukinda, Kabwangasi and Kaliro. Site inspection and meetings were held in all 10 sites. Certificates No.2 prepared for Kisoro, Rukungiri, Kabukunge, Busuubizi, Kabale, Bukinda, Kabwangasi and Kaliro. Certificates No.1 and No. 2 for Kabukunge, Kabwangasi were partly paid. Curriculum harmonization: TIET’s proposal to develop a road map for the harmonization of the NTCs curriculum with the CURASSE one was approved for funding by the Belgian Embassy and the BTC Study and Consultancy Fund. The TORs for this consultancy were prepared and published by TIET, the bids were evaluated and the contract was awarded to Uganda Technology and Management University (UTAMU). Training on effective management has been provided to 16 College Managers (Principals, Deputy Principals, Academic Registrars and Bursars of the 4 project-supported colleges). The TORs for a consultancy for Maintenance and Assets Management were prepared and an international specialized consultancy agency CIDE has been awarded the contract and implementation started in November 2015. Additionally, Janda Consult has successfully finalized 3 business plans for each College. A 2 day workshop was conducted on business plan development in each college. The design and delivery of the ATL training package was completed in November 2015. A final technical inspection of the Mulago HTC pedagogic block was held on October 15th 2015, at which the building was inspected and established to be 95% complete and a list of snag items generated for follow through by the contractor to ensure that the building achieves 100% completion. The contractor is still on site rectifying these defects. Physical Education and Sports Vote Function Capacity development for PES Department staff was provided. Teaching of Physical Education in Schools and Training Institutions in Northern and West Nile region was monitored; Support, organization and coordination was given to the Health Training Institutions National Games 2015 that were held in Hoima District, and the Secondary Schools National Ball Games II and National Athletics 2015. Procurement of FEASSSA General Team Uniform for E.A Games 2015, Huye- Rwanda for 955 participants was undertaken. Sports Schools (Sports Centres of Excellence) Baseline survey was conducted in 32 Secondary Schools. A total of 300 Primary school teachers in Kids Athletics, Volleyball and Handball were trained with support from German Government and UNICEF. Subscription arrears were paid to African Union Sports Council to enable Team Uganda participation in All Africa Games, 5th-21stSeptember 2015 in Congo Brazzaville. Funds were disbursed to NCS to support development activities including completion of the refurbishment of the NCS Administration Block. The Renovated Administration Block of the NCS was commissioned by the Minister of State for Sports in October 2015. Under the Akii-Bua Olympic Stadium project, two (02) site visits to the project site in Lira for Needs Assessment for developing designs ToRs was facilitated after which, development of ToRs for securing of Project Land and procurement of Designs Consultancy commenced. A Stakeholders meeting was held on 6thNovember 2015 for Needs Assessment at project site in Lira. Under the National High Altitude Training Centre (NHATC), (02) monitoring and evaluation site visits to the NHATC project site were done. Tender Documents were secured from Consultant M/S Infrastructure Design Forum and commenced procurement process for Contractor; Construction of the project road to 1st grade murram commenced by M/S hand Construction and works on the bridge by M/S Marvel Ltd are nearing completion; Nearing completion is the installation of transformers for the power connection component, as well as installation of transformers by M/S Dott services; Project land (47.653 Ha) was secured by Signing Agreement with Stakeholders (UWA and KDLG) granting permission to MoESTS to use the land. Policy, Planning and Support services vote function Pension for General Civil Service was paid and Gratuity Payments were made. Ministry functions and events were covered at Headquarters. Grants were alsopaid to 3 programmes. Technology Associates won the tender for the preventive maintenance of computers and photocopiers and has finalized maintenance of all IT hardware at the Ministry. IFMS system maintained and support services paid (IFMS system is managed and maintained by Ministry of Finance).Inland field trips for different activities were facilitated. The intercom was installed at Embassy and Legacy Towers and still under observation; Back- up of information on servers was done and anti-virus installed. ICT Monitoring was done in 48 Government Secondary schools. All necessary public information passed on through print and electronic media. Additionally, 01 field ERTV activity was facilitated in Karamoja region. MCC, TMM, Audit, TMT, departmental &Finance Committee meetings were held & minutes were written. A total of 1320 copies of New Vision, 1320 copies of Monitor, and 330 copies of other papers were procured. Held the ESTSS Review workshop in August, 2015 to assess the performance of the Sector. Funds were disbursed to cover staff training. Wage subventions were made to 4 institutions. Electricity bills for Embassy House and Stores (Industrial areas), Legacy Towers and Social Security House, as well as, Water bills were paid. Rent for Social Security House Offices and New office space at Legacy Towers was paid. Support to National Commission for UNESCO Secretariat and other organizations: Trained atleast 50 Local Government officials in Northern Uganda in mainstreaming of culture into their Local Government Development Plans. Printed 100 manuals on improving competence based assessment skills for primary teachers and also printed 200 copies of reports on a study on the management of energy resources in educational institutions. Under Planning and Policy Analysis, Budget Framework Paper for FY 2016/17 and Budget estimates for FY 2016/17 were prepared and submitted to Parliament and MoFPED; Tracking, monitoring and analyzing of budget utilization; policies and policy guidelines implementation were conducted; Participated in LG workshops for preparation of their BFP. The prepared the Ministerial Policy Statement (MPS) for FY 2016/17 and submitted it to Parliament and MoFPED. In addition, the process of reviewing the Government White Paper (1992) has commenced with the road map in place. Conducted the ASC 2015, Headcount 2015 and verification exercises to inform the planning and budgeting process in the Sector; facilitated Departmental Working Groups to carry out their functions. Updated and submitted to Office of the President progress on the implementation of NRM manifesto 2011-2016. In the Internal Audit Unit, an audit of Capitation Grants was conducted in all the UCCs, UTCs and NTCs including all the nursing schools in Local Governments. A comprehensive audit for all central Ministry employees was carried out. The review of the IFMS was done alongside the audit works. A follow-up on recommendations on audit queries was carried out by the Auditor General for Vocational Institutions (DIT, Nakawa Vocational Institute and Lugogo Vocational Institute). Additionally, an audit for value for money for ADB works (Dokolo Technical Institute and 2 Seed Secondary schools) was conducted. Site inspections with the project staff of OPEC/Saudi for all the works were also held. An audit was carried out for stores of the Ministry and paid professional fees to ACCA and CPA (U). In FY 2016/17, the Sector plans to perform as follows: Pre-Primary and Primary Education Vote Function plans to review UPE programme; provide support supervision to enhance provision of quality UPE; Sensitize and retrain Headteachers and Deputy Headteachers on their roles and responsibilities towards delivery of quality education; coordinate and monitor MDD activities at national and regional levels; participate in 8 LG education dialogues (baraza's) with a view of changing attitude towards education by stakeholders. It also plans to procure consultancy services for drafting the Textbook Policy, procure instructional materials that will include: Local Language Reading Books in 25 languages for P1 and P2 at a ratio of 5:1 for selected grant-aided primary schools; English Readers for P1 and P2 at a ratio of 5:1 for 13,000 grant aided primary schools. Monitor the management, usage and storage of instructional materials provided to schools and their delivery processes. In regard to WFP, the vote function plans to pay salaries for contract staff (for 22 persons), facilitate the promotion of sustainable food self-sufficiency and environment protection encouraged in 35 schools in all 7 Districts. Under Gender Unit, the vote function plans facilitate the day today activities of the Gender Unit including Gender Working Group meetings; support trainings and information dissemination on Menstrual Hygiene Management to various stakeholders inclusive boys, girls, senior women and male teachers on making local sanitary pads; engagement with district officials, head teachers and SMCs on gender and equity issues among other priorities. Under HIV/AIDS Unit: will monitor HIV/AIDS activities in schools; working group and coordination meetings; disseminate Health / HIV/AIDS policies and guidelines to relevant stake holders; and dissemination of National School Healthy Policy. Disburse funds to UNATU to benefit teachers through their respective SACCOs, as well as facilitating District Service Commissions to recruit teachers to address the staffing gaps in primary schools. Under UTSEP/GPE project a number of outputs will continue to be implemented. While under Emergency Construction project, the subsector plans to construct and rehabilitate 18 primary schools (details are in the annual and quarterly work plans). Secondary Education Vote Function In line with the adoption of the new lower secondary curriculum, preliminary seminars on the implementation of Lower Secondary Curriculum (CURRASE) will be conducted; train at least 200 student leaders in leadership and peaceful conflict resolutions; Implementation of ESC Minute instructions; facilitate annual staff deployments and transfers; hold workshops to sensitize Headteachers, proprietors of private schools and BOGs on the current policies and for implementation of recommendations from inspection reports by DES and for induction training of 256 newly appointed members of BOGs to enhance their managerial skills. The Vote Function plans to pay salaries for 13 SESEMAT National Trainers and 7 support staff; and facilitate implementation of national INSET training of over 1000 science and mathematics teachers to enhance their pedagogical and methodological skills of teaching. In addition, textbooks for UPOLET schools, Books for SESEMAT training will be procured. The vote function plans also to provide support supervision to 125 government USE secondary schools; facilitate 2 officers to travel within East African region; facilitate 300 secondary schools teams in inter school competitions and MDD secondary competitions. Carry out maintenance of solar equipment in 500 secondary schools. Monitor and provide support supervision to 600 Non USE private schools and 400 USE/UPOLET private schools. Higher Education Vote Function The Higher Education plans to conduct monitoring and evaluation visits to Higher Education institutions; facilitate staff training and Central Scholarship Committee activities; disburse subvention to run Uganda Petroleum Institute Kigumba (UPIK) and facilitate 4 research projects funded at Public Universities. It will also provide Top-up allowances to 370 students abroad; facilitate 10 candidates for Masters and PhDs as annually selected by NCHE; disburse funds to Uganda’s Education Attaché in India and Algeria and students returning home from Cuba at an average cost of US$4000 per ticket. Provide funds to facilitate activities of Higher Education Students’ Financing Board; African Institute for Capacity Development (AICAD); and subvention to NCHE to support its programmes. The Vote Function plans also to provide funds to support establishment of Soroti University; support activities of Kabale University; and provide funds to support 100 science education students at Kisubi Brothers’ University College and 4 selected private universities will be supported to expand their infrastructure. Under the HEST project, the Vote Function in addition to infrastructural development in beneficiary universities, will equip and procure ICT systems as well as reviewing the Higher Education Strategic Plan; procure 3 Motor Vehicles. Business Technical Vocational Education and Training (BTVET) Vote Function; plans to monitor BTVET institutions; develop capacity of assessment resource persons; conduct assessment of BTVET Institutional Managers; implement CBET Programmes in UTCs. Pay Capitation Grants for 1,600 students in 5 UTCs, 1,600 students in 5 UCCs, industrial training fees and for non formal trainees. Procure instructional materials for BTVET institutions; Pay examination fees for TSs, CPs, UGAPRIV, Tis, UCCs, UTCs and Agricultural Institutions. In regard to implementation of Skilling Uganda programme, the Reform Taskforce activities will be facilitated to conduct needs assessments: on CBET application in institutions; for skills under the Albertine region in the projects beneficiary institutions including support to sector skill councils and curriculum adaption processes. Procure consultancy services for design and supervision, review of curriculum training of instructor. In related effort conduct a needs assessment for architectural designs, technical drawings, site layout plan and master plan for establishment of John Kale Institute of Science and Technology. The Sector will also disburse funds to support implementation of examination boards activities i.e. UBTEB, UNMEB and UAHEB. Under DIT function, it will develop capacity of assessment resource persons; carry out assessment and certification of BTVET Institutional Managers and Instructors (i.e.120 DITTE Instructors and UVQF LEVEL 3 Occupational Competence, CBET Programmes running at Nakawa, Jinja VTI and Abilonino Instructors College, 60 DIIM managers). DIT will develop assessment instruments and moderate (i.e. 60 theory; and 50 performance test items). Quality and Standards Vote Function Teacher Instructor Education and Training plans to monitor and provide support supervision to TIET institutions to enhance quality in teacher education; facilitate Instructor Teacher Vocational Education & Training; Pay Capitation Grants for students in NTCs, PTCs, Health Training Colleges, as well, support to Early Childhood Development activities. Directorate of Education Standards plans to perform among others the following outputs: carry out inspection activities in 2,400 secondary schools; 600 BTVET institutions, 10 NTCs, 35 PTCs and 40 Nursery Teacher Training Institutions focusing on quality of school management, teaching and learning process and compliance to Basic Requirement and Minimum Standards; Measuring Learning Achievements (MLA) initiative in Primary schools monitored and at least 143 Local Governments and Municipalities activities monitored and provide support to education managers. At least 296 education managers and inspectors in the field will be trained and 6 officers facilitated to attend training abroad under the capacity building programme. Physical Education and Sports Vote Function The department will review the NPES policy. Continue with construction works for the NHATC (Athletics track, jogging track, artificial tuff/natural grass fields, practice field and athletes dormitory) and (hostel, pump house & water reservoir, 2.3km of site roads, gate house and fencing). It will also commence construction works at Akii Bua Stadium. Special Needs Education Vote Function plans to train 500 teachers in 6 CPTCs of Moroto, Nakaseke, Arua, Busubizi, Bulera and Kibuli; Orient NFE teacher trainers (CCTs) on the utilisation of Yr.2 Training Manuals; Conduct 12 school based field visits to cover 152 institutions supporting learners with special educational needs; and monitor NFE face-to-face training in 6 CPTCs. Under the development and improvement of SNE project, it will conduct needs assessment for 15 schools and conduct 20 radio programs and 20 television programs in English and Local Language. Guidance and Counseling Vote Function plans to conduct support supervision and provision of guidance and counseling services in schools; plans to develop, procure & distribute 12,000 copies of Career Guidance Handbook; develop G&C policy; print & distribute P.7 information guide booklets at least 50,000 copies and G&C National guidelines for Post-Primary about 12,000 copies. Policy, Planning and Support Services Vote Function Finance and Administration function plans to pay staff wages, pension and gratuity; process subventions to institutions; pay rent for Legacy Towers, NSSF Building and other Ministry rented office premises; maintain, service Ministry machinery and equipment; maintain the IFMS system; cater for 4 Ministers and other entitled officers; pay utility bills; maintain an Assets Register, Fleet Management and Tracking System; pay annual subscription fees to international organizations. In addition, ensure that all necessary public information is passed on through print and electronic media; maintain the Ministry website, related internet, LAN and WAN networks; monitor ICT usage and availability in secondary schools; launch MoESTS communication and Advocacy Strategic Plan to strengthen the linkage between MoESTS, Education Development Partners and general public, as well as, coordinate and prepare responses to the Auditor General and PAC reports. The HR function will facilitate capacity building for staff; coordinate restructuring of the Ministry and ensure that vacant posts are filled in accordance with the new structure; manage salaries and pension pay roll; update HR information systems and employee relations; ensure safety of HR records and provide technical support to other departments. Under Registry function, the Vote Function plans to procure consultancy to customize software to meet unique needs of Registry function; identify variables of common interest between TMIS an EMIS for quality capture of information in the TMIS and EMIS databases. Procure storage space for files in UTS registry among others. In regard to ICT function, the Vote Function plans to reinstate MoESTS Intercom for ease of communication within the Ministry; Improve on the information back-up system; Pay for supply and maintenance of internet services; Procure computers and accessories; as well carry out regular IT equipment maintenance. In addition, carry out maintenance of Ministry Lifts; Ministry’s Local Area Network (LAN); Ministry Website and server room equipment and power supply back-up. Monitor and inspect ICT usage and availability in schools for teaching and learning and facilitate ERTV operations. Uganda National Commission for UNESCO plans to perform among other outputs: Hold consultative workshops on the ESD policy: conduct capacity building of primary school teachers; attend UNESCO executive Board meeting in Paris – France and other UNESCO conferences; pay UNESCO and ISESCO annual subscription fees; maintain a digital library database for documentary heritage; review the strategic plan of the UNATCOM; operationalized the UNATCOM Act; develop Human rights based approach (HRBA) Model for medical professionals for online use; strengthen youth engagement in UNATCOM and UNESCO activities; facilitate various national and regional conferences and organizations (such as FAWE, CAPA, COL etc). In addition, UNATCOM plans to promote Bioethics and ethics of science and technology; facilitate implementation of natural science programme that promote science education, environmental education and through basic and engineering sciences committee as well facilitate future-oriented study for social transformation. Under the Planning and Policy Analysis Function, the vote function will prepare and submit to MoFPED and Parliament the Budget Framework Paper (BFP) and Ministerial Policy Statement (MPS) for FY 2017/18 to facilitate resource allocations to the Sector and budget debate; Track, monitor and analyze budget utilization; policies and policy guidelines implementation; Prepare and submit to Cabinet Secretariat the Cabinet Memos/information/or policy documents for approval; Monitor PAF related programmes in various LGs; participate in LG workshops to aide LGs in preparation of their BFP and MPS for FY 2017/18. Coordinate and consolidate for submission to OPM and MoFPED quarterly progress reports, prepare and print ESSAPR FY 2015/16. Prepare and submit Presidential Investor Round Table and Presidential Manifesto Education Information. Hold the Education and Sports sector review and budget workshops, revise the ESSP (2007-2015) and the Government’s overarching policy on Education (GWP, 1992); Conduct Annual School Census for 2017 and Headcount of the USE enrolment; and coordinate maintenance of solar energy packages in 560 post primary schools. Under Internal Audit function, the procurement processes, capitation grants for Secondary school, Technical schools, UCCs, UTCs and NTCs, Human Resource/payroll shall be audited, as well as, carrying out audit inspection of construction works under various projects in the Ministry including Presidential Pledges. Follow up on Auditor General’s recommendations and pay subscription fees to professional bodies such as CIA & CISA etc. Madam Speaker, the overall budgeted resource for the Education, Science, Technology and Sports Sector is Ushs 2,261.90bn. Out of which Ushs 458.58bn is non-wage recurrent and Ushs 1,191.98bn is wage recurrent, while Ushs 214.42bn is domestic and Ushs 396.92bn is donor funded. I therefore seek your approval for the above financial resources for the Sector for FY 2016/17. Madam Speaker, I thank you and beg to submit.en_US
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dc.publisherMinistry of Education and Sportsen_US
dc.subjectMinisterialen_US
dc.subjectPolicyen_US
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dc.subject2016/2017en_US
dc.titleMinisterial Policy Statement Financial Year 2016/2017en_US
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