Uwezo citizen-led assessments stir action between community and local government to improve learning in Uganda
WHAT: A project to equip Local Council Chairpersons in Uganda to discuss the findings from the Uwezo citizen-led assessment through meetings at the village, sub-county and district levels
WHERE: 50 districts of Uganda
WHEN: The project started in 8 districts of Uganda in 2014 and has been conducted annually. The project is now operational in 50 districts of Uganda
WHO: The project targets Local Council Chairpersons as influential actors capable of mobilizing actions to improve learning outcomes in their local communities
WHY: Local Council Chairpersons are at the center of local service delivery in Uganda, sitting as ex-officio officers in District Councils nationwide. They are the link between local-level meetings and higher levels of local government, putting them in a perfect position to influence both.
