Developments under the NRM Government
1. Since the coming of the NRM in power in 1986 there has been numerous democratic and constitutional reforms, many of which based on compromises. Many Ugandans would agree that the NRM came with a visible commitment to bring about positive change, guided by its Ten-Point Programme.
2. Although that enthusiasm went on declining and several problems remained unsolved, the achievement should never be ignored or underestimated.
3. Restoration of peace and stability in the country.
4. Provision of avenues of national unity and reconciliation that saw the return of many Ugandans from exile.
5. Establishment of institutions of governance such as Inspector General of Government, Electoral Commission, Public Accounts Committee and the UHRC.
6. Introduction of the village committee system that formed the local government structure for participatory democracy. This was started during the ‘bush’ war and came soon to be known as RC system moving from the village (RC1), Parish (RC2), Sub-county (RC3), County and Municipal Council (RC4), to the District (RC5). This system appealed to many Ugandans and was endorsed under the Constitution as LC system with elected leaders and Government centred on the district.
7. Reconstruction and rehabilitation of the country's basic social and physical infrastructure.
8. Restoration of freedom of the press and speech.
9. The making of the new constitution in 1995 through national consultation and participation.
10. Introduction of a programme towards UPE and USE.
11. Holding of regular elections at local and national levels.
12. Re institution of some traditional leaders.
13. Development of a disciplined and professional army,
14. Empowerment of the disadvantaged groups.
15. Creation of a peaceful environment for investment.
16. It has decentralised powers to the districts.
2. Although that enthusiasm went on declining and several problems remained unsolved, the achievement should never be ignored or underestimated.
3. Restoration of peace and stability in the country.
4. Provision of avenues of national unity and reconciliation that saw the return of many Ugandans from exile.
5. Establishment of institutions of governance such as Inspector General of Government, Electoral Commission, Public Accounts Committee and the UHRC.
6. Introduction of the village committee system that formed the local government structure for participatory democracy. This was started during the ‘bush’ war and came soon to be known as RC system moving from the village (RC1), Parish (RC2), Sub-county (RC3), County and Municipal Council (RC4), to the District (RC5). This system appealed to many Ugandans and was endorsed under the Constitution as LC system with elected leaders and Government centred on the district.
7. Reconstruction and rehabilitation of the country's basic social and physical infrastructure.
8. Restoration of freedom of the press and speech.
9. The making of the new constitution in 1995 through national consultation and participation.
10. Introduction of a programme towards UPE and USE.
11. Holding of regular elections at local and national levels.
12. Re institution of some traditional leaders.
13. Development of a disciplined and professional army,
14. Empowerment of the disadvantaged groups.
15. Creation of a peaceful environment for investment.
16. It has decentralised powers to the districts.
National Movements and New States in Africa