Social Policy and Human Development

The theme entails influencing local, national and regional social policy processes (law,policies, systems procedures, and practises) so that they promote inclusion and equitable access of chronically poor persons for sustainable development. DRT’s work in this theme is guided by a deep understanding and analysis of the risks and vulnerabilities that befall the poorest persons.....Read more

Economic Policy & Livelihoods

Economic policies are key drivers of growth and, in some instances, development. They are, however, often wrongly assumed to be universally beneficial, neutral and with similar impacts to all people. For a large number of African countries these policies are not only drivers of growth – they have wider implications on the performance of key development sectors.....Read more

Governance and Transparency

The theme seeks to amplify the voices of the chronically poor persons in governance processes in Uganda. DRT will continue building the capacity of the chronically poor people to articulate their priorities in decision-making processes; strengthen capacity of decision-makers to analyse, plan and budget for the poorest of the poor and boast institutional capability.Read more

Capacity Building and Institutional Development

Theme focus is two- fold: building technical and institutional capacity within DRT and external support towards other organisations and institutions to advocate for processes, policies and institutions that are responsive to pro-poorest priorities...Read more