Developed through a multi-sectoral consultative process, the policy paperTransition to Green Growth: Policy options highlights the key actions for Uganda's transition towards inclusive sustainable and transformative development. The overall objective of the paper is to present key implementable policy actions for Uganda's transition to a green economy that is inclusive, sustainable and transformative for PEC's consideration.
Uganda made a commitment to implement the 2030 Agenda whose actualization highly hinges on the adoption of a green growth approach to development. Operationalization of green growth principles as espoused in the 2030 Agenda on sustainable development Goals, Africa Agenda 2063, Uganda Vision 2040, and NDP II is a key motivating factor for adopting a green growth development model through the Uganda Green Growth Development Strategy. In addition, the need to achieve the aspirations of the Uganda Vision 2040 and the National Development Plan in a sustainable way is another key motivation for the pursuit of green growth.
The paper especially seeks to:
- highlight current status and context of green growth in Uganda;
- discuss the opportunities and challenges for green growth in Uganda;
- propose policy actions for operationalization of Uganda's green growth development strategy; and
- seek stakeholder support for adoption of the green growth development model.