Democratic Governance Facility (DGF) was established in July 2011 as a five-year governance programme aimed at providing harmonised, coherent and well-coordinated support to state and non-state entities to strengthen democratisation, protect human rights, improve access to justice and enhance accountability in Uganda. Phase I of the programme (ended in 2016) contributed to equitable growth, poverty eradication, rule of law and long-term stability in Uganda.
To build on the achievements of the first phase and consolidate and refocus DGF interventions to allow for a stronger and more coherent strategic push for democratic governance change, we assisted the development partners in designing the form and content of Phase II of DGF. This was done amidst an increasingly challenging context allowing for new strategic partnerships in Uganda. The second phase of DGF is underpinned by strengthened democratic processes that responded to citizens’ rights, strengthened rule of law and improved access to justice, increased protection and fulfilment of human rights and gender equality, and improved citizens’ inclusion and engagement in decision-making processes.
