The project will be executed by NEMA on behalf of
Government of Uganda. NEMA is the CBD National Focal point and will
specifically be responsible for implementation of component 2 of
the project. The technical committee on biodiversity conservation
with its secretariat in NEMA will provide the necessary technical
backup. Activities related to strengthened management of Kidepo
Valley NP and strategic planning for the Kidepo critical landscape
will be carried out by UWA. District local governments will be
involved at all stages of implementation, and existing structures
will be used for consultative planning extending down to village
level and for implementation through LECs at parish level. NGOs and
CBOs carrying out environmental conservation related activities
will be consulted and engaged during the implementation of the
project. Local communities will be engaged strategically, in
planning and capacity building, and in implementing pilot
activities. The project will also strengthen community-based
natural resource management systems to enable local
authorities/communities to better play their role of conservation
and sustainable use of natural resources within their jurisdiction
as provided for by the Decentralisation Act. , Finally, the
project will work closely with the private sector, including shea
nut exporters and safari companies. Private Sector and Local
Authorities will not play an execution role. However, they will
support project activities. For example, Guru Nanak and Kfp
International will support product development and marketing for
shea products in the areas adjacent to the critical landscape (Abim
and Otuke) where they had not been able to reach due to the
war.
