East African Gazette
Kampala
The Permanent Secretary ministry of Information and Communication Aminah Zawedde has handed over laptop in an effort to digitize and streamline Parish Development Model (PDM) activities.
Zawedde said since its launch in the Bukedi region on February 26th, 2022, the Parish Development Model Information System (PDMIS) has
served as the backbone of PDM, successfully deployed across all local governments in Uganda.
The PDMIS has so far registered 22.8 million Ugandans from 7.8 million households. Additionally, it has supported 10,594 PDM Savings and Credit Cooperative Organizations (SACCOs) and 157,006 enterprise groups.
The Ministry of ICT and National Guidance continues to support PDMIS, which currently boasts 1,739,590 users, aims at uplifting 39% of Uganda’s projected population living in subsistence economies to join an inclusive money economy.
She said at the national level, PDMIS has facilitated and tracked the disbursement of 816 billion shillings to 834,790 PDM beneficiaries.
Over the past three years, the PDM approach has significantly increased community participation in development initiatives, she noted.
“Targeted interventions in education and healthcare have led to a reduction in maternal mortality rates and an increase in school enrolment rates in PDM-supported communities” she added.
Promotion of sustainable agriculture and improved access to markets have boosted agricultural productivity, enhancing food security and
livelihoods for rural households, she said.
She explained that these achievements are a testimonies to the transformative power of the PDM program in empowering communities,
fostering economic growth, and promoting social cohesion across Uganda.
“With the introduction of these laptops, we stand poised to amplify the impact of the PDM program exponentially. The digitization of PDM
activities will revolutionize data collection, analysis, and decision-making processes, enabling us to maximize the effectiveness and efficiency of our development interventions” she noted.
She explained that laptops will empower our district-level accounting officers (CAOs) with the tools they need to collaborate seamlessly,
communicate effectively, and manage projects efficiently.
By streamlining administrative processes and reducing bureaucratic hurdles, we can ensure that resources are deployed where they are
needed most, driving sustainable development outcomes at the parish level.” We must ensure that these resources are utilized judiciously
and ethically, with an unwavering commitment to transparency, accountability, and integrity.
“As we embark on this digital journey together, let us remain steadfast in our commitment to enhance technology as a force for good. Let us leverage the potential of these laptops to empower communities, foster innovation, and build a brighter future for all Ugandans”.
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