Foreword
The Equal Opportunities Commission (EOC) was established in July 2010. Since then the Commission has been operating on a three year work plan based on the Equal Opportunities Policy of 2008 and the National Development Plan 2010/11 – 2014/15. This Strategic Plan is the first for the Equal Opportunities Commission since its establishment.
The Equal Opportunities Commission Strategic Plan 2013/14 – 2017/18 sets out the strategic framework for the work of the Commission for the next five years. It is based on seven priority thematic areas which include Health, Education, Agriculture, Governance, Employment, Environment and Institutional Building. The work of the EOC cuts across all sectors. However, it is important for the Commission to have a strategic focus in order to address key issues relating to discrimination and marginalisation. The plan embodies the Commission’s programmatic direction in working towards the fulfilment of its constitutional mandate to address discrimination and promote equal opportunities for all persons in Uganda irrespective of gender, age, physical ability, health status or geographical location; and to promote affirmative action in favour of marginalised groups.
Implementation of this strategic plan requires adequate resources, both financial and human and acquisition of these resources is critical for achieving the goals of the plan. It is our hope at the EOC that the Government of Uganda and Development Partners will support us to realise the aspirations of this Strategic Plan.
The development of this Strategic Plan has been informed by the National Equal Opportunities Policy 2006, the Equal Opportunities Commission Act, 2007 and the National Development Plan 2010/11 – 2014/15. The process of development of the plan was very participatory involving key stakeholders and was facilitated by a team of consultants. The implementation of the Strategic Plan shall be through a strong collaborative partnership with key stakeholders that will include; government institutions at national and local level and civil society organisations.
I wish to thank all the Stakeholders, Consultants, Staff and Members of the Commission who participated in the process of developing the Strategic Plan and look forward to working with you to implement the plan for the attainment of our national objectives.
FOR GOD AND MY COUNTRY.
Rita S. Matovu.
CHAIRPERSON, EQUAL OPPORTUNITIES COMMISSION