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{{Short description|Ugandan government initiative}}
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The '''Parish Development Model''' ('''PDM''') is a government-led initiative in [[Uganda]] aimed at transforming [[subsistence]] households into the money economy and lifting 17.5 million Ugandans in 3.5 million households out of [[Poverty in Uganda|poverty]]. The PDM initiative was launched on 26 February 2022 in the eastern district of Kibuku.by the President of Uganda [[Yoweri Museveni]]<ref>{{Cite
== Overview ==
The PDM is an integrated approach that involves
Each parish develops a Parish Development Plan (PDP) that outlines the key development priorities and strategies for achieving them. The PDP is developed through a consultative process involving all stakeholders in the parish, including local government officials, community leaders, and members of the community.<ref name=":3">{{Cite web |date=2021-06-13 |title=How Parish Devt Model will work |url=https://www.monitor.co.ug/uganda/news/national/how-parish-devt-model-will-work--3435664 |access-date=2023-05-02 |website=Monitor |language=en}}</ref><ref name=":0" />
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The Parish Development Model is based on seven fundamental pillars:
== Implementation ==
The PDM is being implemented through a multi-sectoral approach involving various government ministries, departments, and agencies. The [[Ministry of Local Government (Uganda)|Ministry of Local Government]] in Uganda is the lead agency responsible for coordinating the implementation of the PDM at the national level, while the districts and parishes are responsible for the implementation at the local level.<ref name=":0" />
The PDM is designed to provide technical and financial support to the parishes to help them implement their development plans. This support includes capacity building, provision of infrastructure, and access to credit facilities.<ref name=":3" /><ref name=":4" /><ref name=":0" />
== Criticism and challenges ==
PDM has been welcomed by many as a much-needed initiative to address the persistent poverty and underdevelopment in rural areas of Uganda but, some critics have raised concerns about the sustainability of the initiative and the potential for it to be used for political purposes
There have also been challenges with the implementation of the PDM, including inadequate funding, limited capacity of [[local government]] officials, and the limited participation of women and [[Youth unemployment|youth]] in the planning and implementation process.<ref>{{Cite web |date=2022-03-08 |title=Parish Development Model: Same script, different cast? |url=https://www.monitor.co.ug/uganda/special-reports/parish-development-model-same-script-different-cast--3740648 |access-date=2023-05-02 |website=Monitor |language=en}}</ref><ref name=":1" />
== Conclusion ==
The Parish Development Model represents a significant effort by the [[Ugandan government]] to improve service delivery and reduce poverty at the grassroots level.<ref name=":1" /> Its success is dependent on the commitment of all stakeholders to work together towards achieving its objectives<ref>{{Cite web |date=2019-11-29 |title=Parish Development Model - Ministry of Local Government |url=https://molg.go.ug/parish-development-model/ |access-date=2023-05-12 |language=en-US}}</ref>. With proper implementation and adequate resources, the PDM has the potential to transform the lives of millions of Ugandans and create sustainable development in the country.<ref name=":3" /><ref>{{Cite web |date=2021-09-17 |title=Parish development model and its opportunities |url=https://www.monitor.co.ug/uganda/oped/commentary/parish-development-model-and-its-opportunities-3553564 |access-date=2023-05-02 |website=Monitor |language=en}}</ref><ref name=":2" />
== External Links ==
* [https://kamuli.go.ug/sites/files/NParish%20Model%20MANUAL-OCTOBER%202021-final%20draftNEW.pdf The Republic of Uganda Parish Development Model]
* [https://molg.go.ug/parish-development-model/#:~:text=To%20deepen%20the%20decentralisation%20process,increase%20accountability%20at%20local%20levels. Parish Development Model - Ministry of Local Government, Uganda]
== References ==
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