Introduction.
This Five-Year Strategic Plan (SP) of the Equal Opportunities Commission (EOC) covers the period from Financial Year 2015/16 to 2019/20. The SP arises from a review of the hitherto ongoing Five-Year Strategic Plan (SP) for the Commission, which spanned from Financial Year 2013/14 to 2017/18. The Strategic Plan had been implemented for four years; 2013/14 to 2016/17. The review of the Strategic Plan was prompted by the finalisation and launch of the Second National Development Plan (NDP II 2015/16 – 2019/20) which required all the MDAs to align their priorities and development planning to the National Development Framework and priorities as reflected in the NDP II.
The priorities in this Strategic Plan are situated within the national priorities articulated in the Uganda Vision 2040 and the NDP II, as well as those of Social Development Sector Plan (SDSP 2015/16 – 2019/20), NRM Manifesto as well as the Sustainable Development Goals. The Strategic Plan of the Commission takes into account the constitutional mandate of the Commission, the achievements registered, and the experience gained since 2010 when the EOC commenced operation, the challenges faced over time and the desire of the Commission to continuously improve performance and service delivery.