About
Uganda is committed to implementing the 2030 Agenda, guided by the principle of "Leave No One Behind".
Background
In September 2015, Uganda joined 192 other United Nations Member States in adopting the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development. The 17 Sustainable Development Goals, with 169 targets and 231 unique indicators, set out a universal framework to end poverty, protect the planet and ensure prosperity for all.
Uganda integrated the SDGs into the Second and Third National Development Plans (NDP II and NDP III), ensuring alignment between global targets and national priorities including industrialisation, human capital development, and inclusive growth.
The Office of the Prime Minister was designated as the lead institution for SDG coordination, with the SDG Secretariat established in 2019 to provide dedicated technical support.
Guiding Principle
The central, transformative promise of the 2030 Agenda is that no person — regardless of ethnicity, gender, geography, disability or any other status — shall be left behind.
Ensuring economic development benefits reach the poorest and most marginalised communities in all regions of Uganda.
Using disaggregated data to identify gaps and target interventions where they are most needed.
Engaging government, civil society, the private sector and communities in designing and delivering solutions.
Governance
Uganda has established a comprehensive institutional architecture for SDG implementation, coordination and monitoring.
Provides overall policy direction and oversight for SDG implementation across Government.
Lead institution for SDG coordination, home of the SDG Secretariat and technical working groups.
Line ministries, departments and local governments responsible for sector-level implementation.
Civil society, private sector, academia and development partners contribute to implementation and accountability.
Milestones
Uganda joins 193 UN Member States in adopting the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development.
Uganda presents its first VNR at the High-Level Political Forum, demonstrating early commitment.
A national SDG implementation roadmap is developed, aligning goals with NDP II priorities.
The SDG Secretariat is set up under OPM to provide dedicated coordination, monitoring and technical support.
The Third National Development Plan is launched with full SDG integration and aligned targets.
Uganda participates in the UN Summit of the Future, reaffirming commitment to accelerated SDG implementation.