Summary:
- Minister Musasizi pointed out that while the NDP IV will be the final step in delivering the global Agenda 2030 for Sustainable Development, it will be the first to implement the government’s strategy for achieving a tenfold increase in Uganda’s GDP from the current USD 50 billion to USD 500 billion over the next 15 years in a transformative, inclusive, and sustainable manner.
KAMPALA: On Thursday evening, Minister of State for General Duties, Henry Musasizi, officiated at the 12th Annual Procurement Dinner, where procurement professionals and practitioners gathered to reflect on the year’s achievements as a fraternity.
Minister Musasizi emphasized that procurement and supply chain management are critical strategic functions. He acknowledged that professionals in this field often face immense pressure, managing complex supply chains, meeting tight deadlines, and driving organizational success challenges that are not always fully appreciated.
He reiterated that the government’s vision is to transform Uganda from a predominantly peasant society into a modern, prosperous nation. He highlighted that the Fourth National Development Plan (NDP IV), which will begin in the 2025/26 financial year, aims to increase household incomes and employment as part of the country’s broader socio-economic transformation.
Minister Musasizi pointed out that while the NDP IV will be the final step in delivering the global Agenda 2030 for Sustainable Development, it will be the first to implement the government’s strategy for achieving a tenfold increase in Uganda’s GDP from the current USD 50 billion to USD 500 billion over the next 15 years in a transformative, inclusive, and sustainable manner.
“Procurement, therefore, is an essential pillar in enabling the government to deliver on this ambitious development agenda,” he said.
The Minister also emphasized the importance of professional bodies in the regulatory landscape. He revealed that government policy recognizes the need to professionalize the procurement function and has taken steps to establish and empower a professional body to develop, monitor, and regulate procurement practitioners.
He mentioned that the Procurement and Supply Chain Management Professionals Bill 2024 has been drafted and is nearing finalization. Once complete, the bill will be re-submitted to the Ministry of Justice and Constitutional Affairs for approval.
“As we look forward to using procurement as a tool for Uganda’s socio-economic transformation, I urge all of you to be intentional in balancing your work-life dynamics, professional growth, personal development, and spiritual well-being. We cannot overlook the role of faith, especially if we are to perform better at our workplaces and achieve peace in our homes and lives,” said Musasizi.
