Millennium Promise Alliance

This week, the @MoLGUganda conducted an assessment of the @LEGSUganda Project in Buikwe District, focusing on its impact on revenue collection. Through the @MSCuganda the project disbursed 1.454 billion shillings in soft loans to 19 SACCOs across 12 sub-counties.

#MondayMotivation - Read about the impact of the #LEGSProject among rural Ugandan communities in today's @newvisionwire: newvision.co.ug/category/news/… One student. One solar grid. 10,000 possibilities. The story of Goretti—a mother from Katakwi, Eastern Uganda -using clean energy from the Kanapa mini-grid to brew coffee, study at night and pursue a Master’s degree with Liverpool, will definitely move you. #HappyNewWeek @isdb_group, @IsDB_RHKampala, @LLF_fund, @MoLGUganda, @GovUganda, @OPMUganda, @GlobalGoalsUN.

🌐 This week, the @UNSDSN is at the @UN's High-Level Political Forum (#HLPF) on Sustainable Development, hosting several key events with our partners. Explore & register for the SDSN's #HLPF2025 side events 👉 unsdsn.org/news/sdsn-2025… #SDSNatHLPF2025

A high-level team from the Islamic Development Bank (IsDB), and the Lives and Livelihoods Fund (LLF) is in 🇺🇬 as part of an appraisal mission for the second phase of the Local Economic Growth Support (LEGS) Project. The delegation visited Kyejonjo and Katakwi districts to assess the impact of LEGS I interventions on community livelihoods and service delivery. Their engagements with district leaders, project beneficiaries, and implementers provided valuable insights to inform the planned scale-up of the project from 17 to 55 districts. The team also explored future funding opportunities with a focus on climate resilience and long-term sustainability.@GovUganda @LLF_fund @isdb_group @mofpedU @UgandaMediaCent

Over the weekend, one of the LEGS II appraisal mission delegates took a spin on a solar-powered bike during the field visit to Katakwi! ⚡🚴‍♂️ A firsthand experience of how clean energy solutions ("no noise, no fumes") are transforming rural mobility and livelihoods under the #LEGSProject. So far, 4 systems have been set up in Gomba, Katakwi, Kumi and Kyenjojo districts. @GovUganda, @MEMD_Uganda, @MoLGUganda, @GCIC_SocialDevt, @IsDB_RHKampala, @isdb_group, @LLF_fund, @promise

On the sidelines of #FfD4, USG @claverGatete joined a high-level panel hosted by @JeffreyASachs, @CCSI_Columbia, @UNSDSN, and @BRIGC_en. The discussion focused on fixing the global financial system to better serve climate goals and development in the Global South.

“The most vulnerable shoulder the heaviest burdens and receive the fewest resources.” At #FFD4, I called for continued strengthening of the global financial architecture to make it more representative, responsive, and resilient. #FinancingOurFuture #GlobalGoals

Yesterday, leaders and residents of Kalyamaholo Village in Kyahi Subcounty, Gomba District, celebrated with immense joy as Mr. Ben Kumumanya, Permanent Secretary @MoLGUganda, commissioned a shared solar scheme. Constructed by @LEGSUganda and funded by @isdb_group and @LLF_fund.

📢 Just launched: The 10th edition of the Sustainable Development Report! Produced by @UNSDSN’s SDG Transformation Center, the #SDR2025 showcases strong global commitment to the #SDGs. 🔗 Learn more: bit.ly/4kVBXQc 📖 Download the report: bit.ly/4kPDbvO

Hon. @raphaelMagyezi has commissioned the UGX 428M Agule Livestock Market in Kumi, upgrading facilities for 500+ traders with vet services, poultry cages & more, plus roads, water, milk centre & tractors under #LEGS, rural transformation is underway! @GovUganda @LLF_fund #Uganda Mulamwah Ruth K Kabobi Kanyuma @MoLGUganda

I had the honour of commissioning the UGX 428M Agule Livestock Market in Kumi a powerful step forward for over 500 livestock traders. After 15+ years in makeshift shelters, farmers now have a modern facility with vet services, poultry cages, water sources & more. This market isn’t just infrastructure it’s a livelihood booster and value chain enabler. Under #LEGS, Kumi has also received the UGX 721M Kakuresi-Kamaca Road, UGX 1.2B Kanapa Water Scheme, Tisai Milk Centre, and tractors for 3 cooperatives. With 227 cows inseminated by trained AI technicians, rural transformation is happening backed by @isdb_group & @LLF_fund donors. Let’s protect these gains through proper maintenance & community ownership. Grateful to the resilient people of Kumi @KumiDistrict #TransformingUganda #LocalGovUG #Livestock4Growth

Buseeta Milk Collection Centre, Kibuku, Eastern 🇺🇬 - Quick Facts: 1. Managed by Kibuku District Dairy Farmer Cooperative - 361 members now up from 40 in 2018. 2. Ush.667 million invested in the facility. 3. 6,000-litre milk cooler and backup generator procured. 4. 8 community extension workers trained in artificial insemination techniques. 5. 300+ cows artificially inseminated with high yielding dairy cattle breeds, producing 120 calves. @MoLGUganda @GovUganda @promise @isdb_group

Today, @MoLGUganda Minister, Hon. Raphael Magyezi, commissioned the Buseeta Milk Collection Centre in Kibuku, Eastern Uganda, boosting income opportunities for farmers through improved storage, quality control, and market access. This intervention supports @GovUganda initiatives such as the Parish Development Model by strengthening agro-enterprises at the grassroots and promoting value addition. @LLF_fund @isdb_group @promise @gou_economy @MAAIF_Uganda

Behind every patch of restored land is a farmer, a family, a future. On #DesertificationAndDroughtDay, we commit to regeneration — for people and planet.

𝐕𝐈𝐃𝐄𝐎 | A high-level team from @isdb_group, @LLF_fund & @KSRelief_EN met with Uganda’s Hon. @MatiaK5 Minister of Finance, and Hon. @raphaelMagyezi Minister @MoLGUganda at @mofpedU offices to review the impact of the #LEGSProject and explore plans for Phase II.

The Artificial Insemination (AI) intervention under the #LEGSProject is yielding impact: ✅ Over 1,000 cows inseminated ✅ 777 pregnancies confirmed ✅ 533 calves born ✅ Over 500 farmers benefited Boosting livestock productivity and transforming livelihoods. #OpenGovUg

From energizing youth voices and future-ready skills to bold conversations on MSME empowerment and economic resilience, Day 1 vividly reflected our collective ambition to shape a more inclusive, sustainable future. Leaders, innovators, and changemakers from across the globe came together in Algiers to collaborate, co-create, and mobilize impact where it’s needed most. Watch the wrap-up #2025IsDBGroupAMs

The Local Economic Growth Support (LEGS) Project (2019–2025), spearheaded by @MoLGUganda with support from @isdb_group and partners, is transforming rural livelihoods. Key targets include improved seed adoption, expanded irrigation, renewable energy access, microfinance for rural communities, and better market access through infrastructure. #LEGSProject

With a focus on irrigation, renewable energy, microfinance and market access, and seed adoption, #LEGSProject is transforming Uganda's rural economy.

The initiative is keeping an eye on: Using better seeds ,increased usage of renewable energy and irrigation,enhanced availability of micro-finance, better roads for easier access to markets ,rural Development. #LegsProject| @MoLGUganda @isdb_group @MSCuganda