(1)
The Population Secretariat shall be responsible for the implementation of the policy decisions of
(2)
Notwithstanding the general function under sub section (1), the Population Secretariat shall carry out the following specific functions-
(a)
play an advocacy role for population issues in Uganda;
(b)
promote the integration of population factors in development planning at the national and lower levels in accordance with the agreed framework under the National Development Plan;
(c)
promote, guide and coordinate the implementation of the National Population Policy and program in accordance with the agreed framework under the National Development Plan;
(d)
interpret, review and recommend appropriate changes in the National Population Policy;
(e)
popularize the National Population Policy;
(f)
regularly develop population sector plans;
(g)
analyse, interpret and document demographic trends including fertility, mortality, urbanization and migration and their implications on socio economic development;
(h)
align the population policy and programs with population related national policies, other national planning frameworks as well as international instruments;
(i)
provide guidelines for preparation and review of population profiles and plans of action at national and lower levels in accordance with the agreed framework under the National Development Plan;
(j)
build capacity at Central and Local Government levels for the implementation of the population programme;
(k)
mobilize resources to support population programmes;
(l)
commission research and policy oriented studies to inform policy and programming;
(m)
publish and disseminate the Annual Population Report, other population publications, reports and newsletters;
(n)
promote collaboration and strategic partnership for population and development within Government agencies, civil society organizations, private sector, cultural and religious institutions at various levels;
(o)
establish strategic partnerships with development partners;
(p)
monitor and evaluate the country population program in accordance with the agreed framework under the National Development Plan; and
(q)
undertake any other relevant activities.