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Moving Forward with IDP Policies in Uganda. December 7, 2010 Kang Seo Julie Andrus Desi Derrick Nakisha Duncan Sadie May Davis. Conflict History. Conflict with the LRA “Protected Villages” program Operation Iron Fist End of the war Current IDP situation.
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Moving Forward with IDP Policies in Uganda December 7, 2010 Kang Seo Julie Andrus Desi Derrick Nakisha Duncan Sadie May Davis
Conflict History Conflict with the LRA “Protected Villages” program Operation Iron Fist End of the war Current IDP situation
What Has Been Done in Uganda Uganda Human Rights Commission (UHRC) Peace, Recovery, and Development Plan for Northern Uganda (PRDP) • Eradicating poverty and improving the welfare of the populace in Northern Uganda • Humanitarian Assistance Programme • IDP Return and Resettlement Programme.
Problems with Implementation Security Land and Property Rights Social Service Infrastructure and Resources Issues of Return, Reintegration, and Recovery Overarching Challenges
Suggestions / Improvements Security • Establish rule of law/proper justice system • Train police officers from IDP population • Peacekeeping Force Property Rights/Resettlement • Administrative body • Compensation or support packages
Suggestions / Improvements (cont) Education and Healthcare/Livelihood • Investment in regional schools • Micro-loans • Train local nurses etc. Political Will, Communication and Coordination • Make PRDP autonomous