First Lady Janet Museveni has emphasized the critical role of proper record-keeping in the success of the Parish Development Model (PDM) .
Speaking during a monitoring meeting in Ruhaama County, Ntungamo, Mrs. Museveni underscored the importance of documenting the impact of PDM to assess its effectiveness in transforming rural communities.
“We must track the progress of these programs to understand how they are transforming our communities,” she said, calling for clear records to monitor PDM’s progress and ensure that the initiative reaches its full potential.
She highlighted that keeping accurate and detailed records allows stakeholders to assess how the program is helping to improve lives and create long-term change.
The First Lady further stressed that tracking the growth of PDM is essential to understanding how the program is lifting communities out of poverty.
“By tracking our growth, we can see how PDM is truly helping to transform our homes and communities,” she stated, emphasizing the need for transparency in the implementation of the program.
PDM is designed to empower rural communities with financial support and entrepreneurship opportunities, and Museveni emphasized that proper documentation is key to ensuring that resources are being used effectively.
The First Lady also tasked district technical teams with ensuring that PDM’s progress is carefully documented, pointing to the importance of monitoring and accountability in achieving the program’s goals.
She called on Ugandans to embrace this process, viewing it as an essential step toward realizing the long-term benefits of the initiative.
With proper tracking and documentation, the First Lady believes that PDM will continue to transform rural Uganda, lifting communities and empowering citizens for generations to come.