Poor execution of NDP projects threatens Uganda’s growth targets

The government’s public investment management has come under scrutiny after research revealed poor execution of flagship projects under National Development Plans II and III. Findings presented at a Makerere University and Ministry of Finance dialogue this morning show that only 5% of NDP II projects were completed on time, while 29% never commenced. Under NDP III, just 10% of projects reached completion, with a quarter never starting appraisal. Analysts warn that project delays, cost overruns, and weak management threaten Uganda’s $500 GDP per capita growth target. Malcolm Musiime reports.