Review of National Policy, Legislative and Regulatory Frameworks, and Practice in Uganda
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What is it?
This report provides an overview of Uganda's policies and practices regarding refugees' access to labor markets, employment, livelihoods, and training opportunities, as well as their rights at work.
- The analysis relied on national legislation, policy documents, datasets, and grey literature.
- Fieldwork involved interviews with government, private sector, humanitarian, and UN agency stakeholders, along with focus group discussions in refugee and host communities in several districts.
- The report aims to inform PROSPECTS Partnership activities and guide the design of interventions promoting decent work for refugees and host communities in Uganda, contributing to policy dialogue and recommendations on refugee labor market access.
HIGHLIGHTS
The review examines Uganda's national policies, laws, and practices concerning forced displacement, highlighting implementation challenges and offering recommendations for improvement. Key points include:
- Identification of gaps and inconsistencies in Uganda's legal and regulatory frameworks related to forced displacement.
- Analysis of the effectiveness of existing policies and their implementation in addressing the needs of forcibly displaced populations.
- Recommendations for enhancing coordination among government agencies and stakeholders to improve responses to forced displacement situations.