A result of the culmination of a comprehensive sector review process Uganda Energy and Mineral Development Sector Development Plan (EMDSDP) defines the sector development agenda for the next five financial years from FY2015/16 to 2019/20. In line with the vision 2040 and National Development Plan II theme, the Energy and Mineral Development (EMD) sector through the Ministry of Energy and Mineral Development is set to continue implementing its priorities under its mandate.
The EMDSDP defines an institutional framework, the various roles and responsibilities for the implementing sector institutions. These include the political leadership, technical staff, and the local government councils. The sector development plan (SDP) is intended to propel the Energy and Mineral Development sector to play its role to stimulate the economic growth and accelerate the structural transformation process of Uganda. The Energy and Mineral Development Sector Plan outlines how several opportunities in the energy and mineral sector will be harnessed. It provides a roadmap to guide the government, the private sector, development partners and key stakeholders to make interventions that will help meet the key objectives of the sector. The key goals are:
- meet the energy needs of Uganda's population for social and economic development
- use the country's oil and gas resources to contribute to early achievement of poverty eradication and create lasting value to society
- develop the mineral sector for it to contribute significantly to sustainable national economic and social growth.