IP/SSAHUTLC Planning Framework Uganda COVID-19 Emergency Education Response Project (P174033) (English)

In recognition of the impact of the pandemic on the education system in Uganda, the Ministry of Education and Sports (MOES) constituted a sector response task force to strengthen the education sector preparedness and response measures to mitigate the impact of the outbreak of COVID-19 on Uganda’s education system. [...] The purpose of this response plan is to ensure better preparedness and an effective response to the outbreak by: (1) minimizing the adverse effects of COVID-19 on students, teachers and the education system at large; and (2) enhancing the capacity of the MoES, District Local Governments (DLGs) and stakeholders to promote protection of students and teachers and ensure continuity of learning and tra [...] It is in consideration of the above that the VMGF is prepared to ensure that the development process fully respects the dignity, human rights, economies and the culture of VMGs and that the project has a broad community support from the affected VMGs. [...] The breadth, depth, and type of analysis required for the social assessment will be proportional to the nature and scale of the proposed project’s potential and effects on the Vulnerable and Marginalized Groups present. [...] To ascertain the existence of VMGs in the project areas and the impact of the project on these groups, Social Assessment will be undertaken and the findings and recommendations will be shared.