Evaluation of the Uganda National Housing Policy
Abstract
This study presents an evaluation of the Uganda National Housing Policy,
NHP (2016), with the focus on identifying policy interventions, gaps in
implementation and roles of stakeholders responsible for the
implementation of the policy. The study specifically centers on Kampala
City, the country’s capital and most urbanized region where housing
challenges are most evident.
The approach adopted in this study is qualitative using secondary data
from government line ministry reports, policy documents and academic
publications and then assesses the extent to which the NHP addresses
issues like: housing backlog, accessibility to housing finance, housing
accessibility to all income groups & stakeholder engagement. Findings
reveal that while the policy outlines comprehensive strategies including
promotion of public private partnerships, strengthening stakeholder
coordination among others, significant implementation gaps are still
present. These include weak legal enforcement, limited funding, weak
coordination of stakeholders etc., the research is significant as it highlights
the disconnection between policy strategies and practical implementation.
By critically evaluating these gaps, the study contributes to the discourse
on sustainable urban development and provides recommendations for
enhancing policy effectiveness