Albertine Region Sustainable Development Project (ARSDP)/Key Achievements 2014-2020

Abstract

ABOUT THE ARSDP The Government of Uganda intends to ensure that the Albertine Region takes advantage of the resources and benefits that will be realized from oil exploration. It is for this reason that the government requested the World Bank for support to enable adequate preparation and facilitation of an orderly, sustainable and more inclusive transformation of the Albertine Region. Of particular concern is ensuring there is: 1. Reliable regional transport infrastructure that will improve connectivity and access within the region that will spur growth of other sectors like agriculture. tourism and fishing: 2. Local area development for orderly and planned growth and improvements in infrastructure and services rapidly urbanising centres in the region: 3. A more skilled workforce and better technical training institutions that respond to the skills and employment demands of the region. This request was operationalized by the formulation of the Albertine Region Sustainable Development Project (USD 145m). ARSDP is a multi-sectoral project that is being implemented in the country. It is designed to complement other initiatives that are already on-going in the Albertine region. The implementation of the project rests with three different institutions in line with their Institutional mandates. Uganda National Roads Authority (UNRA) is responsible for the Implementation of component 1 of the ARSDP. They are ensuring thereisreliable regional transport infrastructure that will improve connectivity and access within the Albertine Region. This is meant to spur growth of other sectors like agriculture, tourism and fishing. Component 2, implemented by the Ministry of Lands, Housing and Urban Development (MOLHUD) is responsible for local area development for orderly and planned growth as well as improvements in infrastructure and services. so as to urbanize centers in the region. It is implemented by the Ministry of Finance, Planning and Economic Development (MOFPED). Project Development Objective The Albertine Region Sustainable Development Project (ARSDP) aims at improving regional and local access to infrastructure, market and skills development in the Albertine region. Project Components In line with the objectives of the project, the Albertine Region Sustainable Development Project has 3 components which include: Regional access and connectivity. Local Access, Planning and Development: • Skills Access and Upgrading Project Duration The Project became effective on 1st July 2014 and was due for completion on 30th June 2018. However, an extension was provided for the implementation of the project which is now expected to close by 30th June 2021.