Government of Uganda, with support from the World Bank, has launched a $200 million project aimed at reforming the way the country prepares, implements, and manages public investments.
The initiative, called Public Investment Management Plus (PIM-PLUS) Operation, was officially unveiled on 11th December, 2025, by Dr. Ramathan Ggoobi, Permanent Secretary and Secretary to the Treasury.
PIM-PLUS follows a ‘Program for Results’ (PforR) approach, which ties disbursements to achieving agreed reform targets, known as Disbursement Linked Indicators (DLIs). Funds are released only after these results are attained.
Dr. Ggoobi explained that the PIM-PLUS approach ensures that funding is tied to effective processes and stronger institutions rather than just expenditure, making government operations more accountable and results-oriented.
“Under PIM-PLUS, resources are earned through stronger systems and effective institutions, not merely by spending. It is designed to enhance accountability, empower institutions, and deliver better development results for Uganda,” Dr. Ggoobi said.
The program addresses critical weaknesses in Uganda’s public investment system, including project preparation, implementation, monitoring, and maintenance.
It also addresses projected annual losses exceeding $140 million caused by climate change, ensuring investments are resilient and sustainable.
The $200 million facility will be allocated in two key ways;
$40 million will enhance the Project Preparation Facility of the National Planning Authority (NPA), improving the quality of investment proposals, while the remaining $160 million will support priority investment projects that align with Uganda’s Fourth National Development Plan (NDP IV) goals.
In a statement, the World Bank congratulated Uganda on this achievement and reaffirmed its commitment to supporting the country in designing and implementing more effective public investment projects.
The launch of PIM-PLUS represents a major shift in development finance in Uganda, moving away from traditional input-based approaches to a results-oriented model that emphasizes accountability, institutional efficiency, and tangible development outcomes.
