1. MS. PRISCA BOONABANTU, UNDERSECRETARY
SECTOR GOVERNANCE
MS. PRISCA BOONABANTU, UNDERSECRETARY

2. Content of the presentation
Introduction
Legal Framework of the sector
Organization Structure of the Ministry
Budget overview for FY 16/17 and 17/18
Progress on implementation of the key undertakings of JSR 2016 under Sector Governance
Challenges to performance
Strategies to overcome the challenges
Plans and Strategies for FY 2018/19

3. Introduction
Vision “A Model of Excellence in Sustainable Management and Utilisation of Energy and Mineral Resources” Mandate “Establish, Promote the Development, Strategically Manage and Safeguard the Rational, Sustainable Exploitation, Utilization of Energy and Mineral Resources for Social, and Economic Development”. Mission “To ensure reliable, adequate and sustainable exploitation, management and Utilization of energy and mineral resources in Uganda.”

4. Legal Framework
Laws, Regulations, Policies, Guidelines and plans that support the Sector to achieve its vision and mandate include;
Petroleum Sub-Sector:
Petroleum Supply Act, 2003
The Petroleum (Exploration, Development and Production) Act of 2013
The Petroleum (Refining, Gas Conversion, Transportation and Storage) Act of 2013
Petroleum Supply (General) Regulations, 2009
Minerals Sub-Sector:
The Minining Act 2003
Mining Regulations 2004
Power Sub-Sector:
Renewable Energy Policy, 2007
The Atomic Energy Act 2008
Atomic Energy Regulations, 2012
Rural Electrification Strategy and Plan ( )

5. Legal Framework Cont…
Laws and Policies under review.
The Mineral Policy Draft submiited to cabinet for approval
The Energy Policy Task force constitued and consultant to be procured to guide the process.
The Electricity Act Draft in place and awaiting a certificate of financial implication from Ministry of Finance.
National Oil and Gas Policy for Uganda, The working group has drafted the TORs for the consultancy. Awaiting approval from Norwegian Development Partners before commencing procurement of a consultant.

6. Legal Framework Cont… Laws and Policies being developed.
Geothermal Policy. A draft is in place and currently being reviewed by the inter-ministerial team. Final review meeting to take place before end of October before submission to cabinet.
Energy Efficiency and Conservation Bill. A draft cabinet memo has been drafted.
Biofuels Bill. The Draft Bill has been submitted before Natural Resources Committee.
National Content Policy. A draft has been submitted to cabinet.

7. Organogram of the Ministry

8. Budget Overview for FY 16/17 and 17/18 (UGX BILLION)
Item
Annual Planned Budget
Budget Released
% Budget Released
Approved Budget
Recurrent expenditure  
Wage
4.063
100.00%
4.232
Non-wage
3.326
2.484
75.60%
12.579
Sub-Total
7.389
6.547
88.60%
16.811
Development expenditure   
GOU
90.80%
Ext. Financing
50.10%
57.60%
AIA
8.000
Total
58%

9. Progress on implementation of Key JSR 2016 undertakings
Remarks
Conclude and approve the records retention schedules and the Records Management Policy.
Policy completed and approved by top management.
Copies of the Records Management Policy and Records Retention Schedules have been printed for use.
Embark on the construction of the Mineral Coordination Office in Moroto district.
Mineral Coordination office in Moroto 90% complete.
Good progress registered
Streamline the acquisition of land for infrastructure development in the Energy and Mineral Development Sector.
Inventory of all land was prepared.
Proposals on amendments to the Constitution/Land Act were presented and these are under debate.
Consultations with the Office of the Prime Minister and the Ministry of Lands, housing and Urban Development ongoing for the establishment of utility corridors

10. 2016 Undertaking Progress Remarks
Sensitize the public on the roles and functions of the Atomic Energy Council (AEC) and the Electricity Disputes Tribunal (EDT).
Carried out sensitization about EDT and Atomic Energy Council during regional workshops in Lira and Masaka and in the print media on the National Television and in Radio talk shows on Kiboga FM, Musana FM, Rupiny FM and Open Gate FM.
Progressing well
Enhance the integration of Gender, Health, Safety and Climate Change and Environment Management Issues across the subsectors in the Ministry
Health, Safety and Environment Unit now forms part of the Ministry structure and filling the relevant positions is ongoing.
Coordination with National Environment Management Authority to ensure that climate change and environment aspects in the sector are adequately addressed in the review of current environment legislation.
Capacity building of gender focal point officers undertaken on; gender responsive M&E by UNWOMEN, and Gender and Equity Budgeting by MoFPED.
Progressing well and more efforts to be made to ensure a good appreciation of gender mainstreaming.

11. Challenges to performance
Inadequate staff.
Weak coordination between Government Agencies.
Late release of funds.
Inadequate budget provisions
Difficult and lengthy process of land acquisition.

12. Proposed strategies to overcome the challenges
Strengthen the Energy and Mineral Development Sector Working group to improve
Phased implementation of activities with large funding requirements.
Fast track filling of the staff structure

13. Planned Undertakings
Procure Consultancy Services for development of engineering and architectural designs for redevelopment of Amber House and its adjacent plot.
Fast track the recruitment of key personnel.
Put in place incentives to attract and retain professional and technical staff.
Capacity building of staff.
Construct the Petroleum Coordination Office in Hoima District
Develop a Risk profile for the Ministry
Continue with the development of the National Content Policy and implementation of the Workforce Skills Development Strategy

14. THANK YOU