Strengthening Inclusive Development and Equal Access to Resources for Marginalised Citizens in Uganda

The overall aim of this project is to contribute to greater inclusion and more equitable access to resources and benefits of development, and realisation of natural resource rights for poor and marginalised youth, women and men in Uganda. The focus of the project is exclusively sub-Saharan Africa (Uganda) which aligns with Irish Aid’s geographic focus. Saferworld and RICE-WN will scale-up the participation of poor and marginalised people in decision-making relating to natural resource access, use, control and ownership, because their exclusion is a key driver of conflict in Northern Uganda. In three districts, Saferworld will use its conflict-sensitive and rights-based approach to challenge social and gender norms that perpetuate violence and inequality; empower people to raise their concerns collectively with district authorities and private sector investors; monitor the inclusion of their priorities; and hold decision makers to account. The violation of rights will be documented at the household level to improve access to justice and support active engagement.