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This poll has completed. It ran from Aug. 14, 2013, 4:38 p.m. through Aug. 22, 2013, 10:38 a.m.
Do you think that the newly proposed Shs265B is the best solution to combat poverty/ unemployment among youth in your district?
BACKGROUND:
The government of Uganda has announce a
proposed new Shs265 billion, a five-year programme that seeks to combat
poverty and unemployment among the youth.
The Youth Livelihoods Programme is a creation of Mr Pius Bigirimana, the new permanent secretary in the Gender ministry.
Mr Bigirimana told youth leaders that the livelihoods programme starts this year, adding that it would be implemented in all 112 districts covering both the educated and uneducated.
Mr Bigirimana said the money will empower the groups
economically through projects such as farming and carpentry.
The Youth Livelihoods Programme is a creation of Mr Pius Bigirimana, the new permanent secretary in the Gender ministry.
Mr Bigirimana told youth leaders that the livelihoods programme starts this year, adding that it would be implemented in all 112 districts covering both the educated and uneducated.
Each interest group project will be financed to a tune of Shs12.5m.
Mr Bigirimana said the money will be interest free and no collateral will be required.
He appealed for “reconciliation” and “forgiveness”, adding that the funds would be channeled directly to the beneficiaries.
Mr Bigirimana said the money will be interest free and no collateral will be required.
He appealed for “reconciliation” and “forgiveness”, adding that the funds would be channeled directly to the beneficiaries.
The Gender PS also said the Office of the Inspector General of
Government and his ministry will monitor the project implementation to
ensure accountability. “We do not want ghost groups; we want real groups
who are committed to fighting poverty and unemployment to improve their
lives,” he said.
QUESTION:
Do you think that the newly proposed Shs265 billion, 5year programme is the best solution to combat poverty and unemployment among the youth in your district?
A. YES
B. NO
C. I DON'T KNOW
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