Ministry of Finance, Planning and Economic Development (Uganda)

Ministry of Finance, Planning and Economic Development
Coat of Arms of Uganda
Ministry overview
FormedJanuary 1, 1995 (1995-01-01)
TypeMinistry
JurisdictionGovernment of Uganda
Headquarters2-12 Apollo Kaggwa Road, Central Division of Kampala, Uganda
Ministry executive
  • Matia Kasaija,
    Minister of Ministry of Finance, Planning and Economic Development
Websitefinance.go.ug

The Ministry of Finance, Planning and Economic Development (MoFPED) is a cabinet-level government ministry of Uganda. Its mandate is to formulate sound economic and fiscal policies, mobilize resources for the implementation of government programmes, disburse public resources as appropriated by Parliament, and account for their use in accordance with national laws and international best practices.[1] The cabinet minister of finance is Matia Kasaija.[2] MoFPED was created by the 1995 Constitution of Uganda and derives its power from the Constitution and related acts of parliament, including the 2001 Budget Act and the 2003 Public Finance and Accountability Act. The current Director of Economic Affairs in the Ministry of Finance, Planning and Economic Development of Uganda is Lawrence Kiiza.

  1. ^ Keith Muhakanizi (6 October 2016). "Ministry of Finance, Planning and Economic Development: Welcome Message". Kampala: Uganda Ministry of Finance, Planning and Economic Development (MoFPED). Retrieved 6 October 2016.
  2. ^ Uganda State House (6 June 2016). "Museveni's new cabinet list At 6 June 2016" (PDF). Daily Monitor. Kampala. Retrieved 6 October 2016.