Gulu, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The Parish Development Model (PDM), one of the government’s latest interventions to lift Ugandans at the grassroots to the money economy could help the country achieve the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) if well implemented, United Nations (UN) officials have revealed. The government launched the …
Read More »Namisindwa residents protest inclusion of ‘Kenyans’ on PDM list
Namisindwa , Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Residents of Namwenula ward in Bumbo town council in Namisindwa district have stormed the residence of their area Member of Parliament, John Musila contesting the alleged inclusion of Kenyan nationals among the parish development model (PDM) beneficiaries. Bumbo town council is found along …
Read More »PDM: Gulu District investigates officials for alleged extortion
Gulu, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Gulu District local government has initiated investigations into officials suspected of extorting money from the beneficiaries of the Parish Development Model. The District Chairperson Christopher Opiyo Ateker revealed this in an interview with Uganda Radio Network, specifically highlighting incidents in Bungatira Sub County involving …
Read More »IGG calls for special training in income generating projects for PDM beneficiaries
Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Patricia Achan, the Deputy Inspector General of Government, has called upon parish chiefs to channel their efforts into training beneficiaries of the Parish Development Model (PDM) in sustainable income-generating activities. This approach aims to uplift these beneficiaries from poverty. During the release of the …
Read More »MASAKA: Logistical challenges hinder implementation of PDM
Masaka, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The lack of required logistics has been highlighted as the major bottleneck to the effective implementation of the Parish Development Model-PDM in Masaka district. Reports indicate that the district is facing challenges in serving its targeted beneficiaries seeking funds through their respective parish Savings and …
Read More »Govt backs Geographical Information System Technology in PDM implementation
Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The government has embraced the Geographical Information System – GIS technology in the implementation of the Parish Development Model – PDM. President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni launched the PDM in February 2022, as an ambitious development strategy under the Third National Development Plan – NDP …
Read More »Computer illiteracy delays PDM fund disbursement in Nakapiripirit
Nakapiripirit, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Nakapiripirit district is grappling with the challenge of disbursing funds allocated for the Parish Development Model (PDM) due to a lack of computer skills necessary to manage the system. In July, the district received UGX 3.5 billion for the operationalization of the PDM program. …
Read More »Nakaseke residents petition Prime Minister over irregularities in PDM
Nakaseke, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | More than 100 residents of Nakaseke district have petitioned the Prime Minister demanding investigations into the alleged gross mismanagement of the Parish Development Model Programme. In February 2022 President Yoweri Museveni launched the Parish Development Model, a program meant to eradicate poverty through the execution …
Read More »Minister orders arrest of PDM committees in Serere
Serere, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The State Minister for Fisheries, Hellen Adoa Abeku has ordered the arrest of the Parish Development Committee members of Kateta Parish, Kateta Sub County in Serere District for allegedly flouting and mismanaging the Parish Development Model (PDM). Adoa who doubles as the Serere Woman …
Read More »Luwero SACCOs stuck with Sh5.5B for PDM
Luwero, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Savings and Credit Cooperative Organizations in Luwero District are stuck with 5.5 billion Shillings meant for the Parish Development Model-PDM program. In February 2022, President Yoweri Museveni launched the program meant to eradicate poverty through the execution of development activities at the parishes. Since …
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