Uganda's guidelines for green jobs innovation fund

The Republic of Uganda
NATIONAL GUIDELINES AND MANUAL FOR
INNOVATION FUND FOR GREEN JOBS
CREATION
“Towards Job Creation and Sustainable Natural Resources
Management”
Ministry of Gender, Labour and Social Development
P.O. Box 7136, Kampala, Uganda.
Telephone: +256 414 341 034
+256 414347855
Fax: +256 414 256374
E-mail: ps@mglsd.go.ug
Website: http//www.mglsd.go.ug

Published by: Ministry of Gender, Labour and Social Development
Copyright: Ministry of Gender, Labour and Social Development
ISBN: …………………

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PREFACE
The National Guidelines and Manual for Innovation fund for Green job creation seeks to address
the problem of youth unemployment as well as job creation and natural resources management in
Uganda. Youth unemployment rate is at 18% twice the national statistical figure. As a result,
many stakeholders are working together on various fronts to tackle this national challenge.
Accordingly, United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) is supporting Ministry of
Gender, Labour and Social Development through the Inclusive Green Growth for Poverty
Reduction (IGGPR) to support youth innovation for Natural Resources Management and Green
Jobs Creation and Livelihood Improvement. One of the deliverables for this Project is provide
grants to youth groups and individuals who are starting and undertaking innovation projects.
This Guidelines and Manual provides a systematic process of selecting the beneficiaries and
implementation modalities for the grants. The Guidelines and Manual therefore enlists the
following critical areas;
i. Target Beneficiaries
ii. Eligibility
iii. Available Funds
iv. Beneficiary Selection
v. Enterprise Selection and Project Preparation
vi. Key Priority Sectors
vii. Funds Flow
viii. Submission of Project funding requests
ix. Grievance Redress Mechanism
x. Projects Sustainability
xi. Reporting Mechanisms
xii. Projects Evaluation
This manual that been developed through a consultative process, is expected to guide all
stakeholders involved in the management of grants for innovation.
Pius Bigirimana
PERMANENT SECRETARY

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ACRONYMS
ACDO Assistant Community Development Officer
CAO Chief Administrative Officer
CDO Community Development Officer
DEC District Executive Committee
DTPC District Technical Planning Committee
GIICF Gender Inclusive Innovation Challenge Fund
HIV/AIDS Human Immunodeficiency Virus/Acquired Immunodeficiency Syndrome
IDNO Identification Number
IGAs Income Generating Activities
LC Local Council
MDAs Ministries, Departments and Agencies
MEC Municipality Executive Committee
M&E Monitoring and Evaluation
MGLSD Ministry of Gender, Labour and Social Development
MTPC Municipality Technical Planning Committee
NRM Natural Resource Management
NTWC National Technical Working Committee
PBIF Preliminary Beneficiaries Interest Form
PDO Programme Development Objective
PMP Performance Monitoring Plan
PS Permanent Secretary/MGLSD
PWDs Persons with Disabilities
PWDs BG Persons with Disabilities Beneficiary Group
RDC Resident District Commissioner
SC Selection Committee
SCC Sub-county Chief
STPC Sub-county Technical Planning Committee
TST Technical Support Team
UGX Uganda Shillings
UNDP United Nations Development Program
WBG Women Beneficiary Group
WHO World Health Organization
YBG Youth Beneficiary Group

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DEFINITION OF CONCEPTS
Eco-friendly: All projects and activities approved for funding shall be assessed for
environmental friendliness. In this case, all GIICF intervention projects and activities shall
ensure preservation and sustainability of sound environment conditions.
Cost-effective alternative energy solutions: GIICF Programme shall ensure promotion of
alternative energy solutions at a household level which will be both eco-friendly and acquired at
minimal cost.
Community Demand-driven Programme: The community will be responsible for initiating the
requests for the kind of support based on their needs and preferences.
Responsible Party: Ministry of Gender, Labour and Social Development, Lead Implementing
Partner and Ministry of Water and Environment
District Commercial Officer: A District level officer in charge of ensuring development and
promotion of trade and entrepreneurship. This will be focal person for the Innovation Fund
Program at the District.
Green Jobs: Green Jobs are Decent Jobs. Jobs are decent when they help reduce negative
environmental impact and promote safety and health at work ultimately leading to
environmentally, economically and socially sustainable enterprises and economies.
Sustainable and Viable Investments: The Programme shall ensure that projects and activities
supported are viable and sustainable by subjecting them to analyses (viability and sustainability)
to ascertain the level and quality of returns to the beneficiaries.

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ACKNOWLEDGEMENT
The Ministry of Gender, Labour and Social Development has the pleasure of presenting the
National Guidelines and Manual for Innovation fund for Green job creation.
The Ministry wishes to thank United Nations Development Programme for supporting the
development of this National Guidelines and Manual.
The Ministry further extends her appreciation to all Government Ministries, Departments and
Agencies and private sector that made immerse contribution to the development of process of the
Guideline and Manual. Your technical expertise was valuable.
Thank you all for your tremendous contributions.

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TABLE OF CONTENTS
Published by: Ministry of Gender, Labour and Social Development.............................................ii
Copyright: Ministry of Gender, Labour and Social Development..............................................ii
ISBN: ………………….............................................................................................................ii
PREFACE........................................................................................................................................ i
ACRONYMS..................................................................................................................................ii
DEFINITION OF CONCEPTS .....................................................................................................iii
ACKNOWLEDGEMENT............................................................................................................. iv
TABLE OF CONTENTS................................................................................................................ v
1.0 BACKGROUND..................................................................................................................... 1
1.1 Situation Analysis of the Unemployment Problem.......................................................... 1
1.2 Justification of the Innovation Fund ................................................................................ 3
1.3 Objectives of the Innovation Fund................................................................................... 4
1.4 Programme Outputs.......................................................................................................... 4
1.5 Key Indicators .................................................................................................................. 4
2.0 PROGRAMME EXPECTED BENEFITS .............................................................................. 5
2.1 Economic Benefits ........................................................................................................... 5
2.2 Socio-Political Benefits.................................................................................................... 5
2.3 Environmental Benefits.................................................................................................... 5
2.4 Target Beneficiaries ......................................................................................................... 6
3.0 IMPLEMENTATION ARRANGEMENTS............................................................................ 7
3.1 Who can apply for funding?............................................................................................. 7
3.2 How much is available ..................................................................................................... 7
3.3 Beneficiary Selection ....................................................................................................... 7

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3.4 Enterprise Selection and Project Preparation................................................................... 9
3.5 Enterprise Selection.......................................................................................................... 9
3.5.1 Production Capacity Analysis................................................................................... 9
3.5.2 Marketing Availability Analysis............................................................................. 10
3.5.3 Profitability Analysis .............................................................................................. 10
3.5.4 Sustainability Analysis............................................................................................ 10
3.6 Enterprise/Project Budgeting ......................................................................................... 10
3.7 Project Proposal File ...................................................................................................... 11
4.0 KEY PRIORITY SECTORS................................................................................................. 12
4.1 Funds Flow..................................................................................................................... 12
4.2 Submission of Project funding requests......................................................................... 12
5.0 GRIEVANCE REDRESS MECHANISM ............................................................................ 13
6.0 PROJECTS SUSTAINABILITY ...........................................Error! Bookmark not defined.
7.0 MONITORING AND EVALUATION FRAMEWORK...................................................... 14
7.1 Monitoring...................................................................................................................... 14
7.2 Reporting Mechanisms................................................................................................... 14
7.3 Programme Evaluation................................................................................................... 14
8.0 APPENDICES....................................................................................................................... 15
Appendix 1: Request for Proposal Form.................................................................................. 15
Appendix II: Application Form ................................................................................................ 17
Appendix III: Recommendation Format ................................................................................ 28
Appendix IV: Business Plan Template................................................................................... 29

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1.0 BACKGROUND
Uganda’s current total population stands at 34.6 million people1
and is projected to grow
to 46.7 million by 2025. The population growth rate between 2002 and 2014 is estimated
at 3.0 percent; slightly lower than earlier projections at 3.4 percent. The major push for
population growth has been the high fertility rate, currently estimated at 5.8 combined
with a steadily declining mortality rate. Uganda boasts of a youthful population
estimated at about 8 million by 2014, and an estimated 78 percent of the population
below 30 years of age. The implication of this youthful population is that Uganda is
poised to benefit from the demographic dividend2
, if the country invests in improving the
quality of its human capital.
Analysis of the key labor market performance statistics for Uganda shows that, Uganda’s
total population, total labor force, total employment and total Gross Domestic Product
(GDP) have been growing over the years but at varying rates. As the population has
grown over the years, so has the total labor force. According to the 2012/13 Uganda
National Household Survey (UNHS), the total labor force grew by 4.7 percent from
2009/10. Total labor force is estimated at 16.4 million people (UNHS 2012/13). Over the
last two decades from 1992 to 2012, Uganda’s total labor force grew at an annual
average rate of 3.1 percent. Over the same period, growth in total employment averaged
2.96 percent. A higher rate of labor force growth than total employment growth implies
that there is an accumulation of unemployment.
1.1 Situation Analysis of the Unemployment Problem
While Uganda’s economy has been relatively stable over the last thirty years, and
witnessed several macro-economic reforms starting with the structural adjustment
programs era in the early 1990s, these reforms have not created enough decent and
productive jobs to keep up with a high population growth rate. The Uganda National
Household Surveys (UNHSs) show that unemployment has been increasing despite the
promotion of Micro- Small- and Medium-Sized Enterprises (MSMEs) and Self-
Employment Strategies through microfinance and other Government strategies at
different levels.
1
Population Census 2014
2
The accelerated economic growth resulting from subsequent change in the age structure of the
population due to a decline in a country's mortality and fertility, with fewer births each year, a country's
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It is imperative to note that, while the definitional aspect of employment comprise of all
persons between 14 and 64 years of age who are engaged in activities to produce goods
or provide services for pay or profit, on a fulltime or part-time basis for at least one hour
a week, during the reference period. The definition of employment as such does not
adequately reflect the degree of labor inefficiencies such as under-employment, and
inadequate employment.
Underemployment exists when a person's employment is inadequate, in relation to
specified norms or alternative employment, account being taken of his/her occupational
skill (training and working experience). Underemployment can alternatively be taken to
exist when employed persons have not attained their full employment level or potential
productivity. Under-employment implies excess labor capacity or labor underutilization3
.
According to the 2012/13 UNHS report, unemployment rate stood at 9.4 percent in 2012.
Youth unemployment (18-30 years) was estimated at 11.2 percent and adult
unemployment (31-64) was at 7.1 percent during the same period. In terms of total labor
force, a significant portion of Uganda’s labor force is youthful with 78 percent of the
population below 30 years of age. While unemployment rates in Uganda tend to be low,
the presence of a very large informal sector implies that these numbers are
underestimated. Informality tends to mask people working in non-decent jobs as
employed, thus informality exacerbates vulnerability in employment for the working
poor and compounds poverty. Studies have also found that high employment in the
informal sector does not contribute much to raising incomes and reducing unemployment
(see Islam, 2010). Additionally, informal sector employment is unsecure, underpaid (or
unpaid) without a career progression which contributes to underemployment especially
among the educated (AfDB, 2011).
A 2013 report by the African Youth Development Link4
highlights the main drivers of
youth unemployment as; lack of employment opportunities due to the underdevelopment
of the economy, a high population growth rate, sluggish or stagnant economy, small
formal private sector, low literacy and numeracy rates, and limited industrial skills. The
NLF & CAS 2011/12 reports that, majority of the youth (47 percent) had primary
education, 35 percent had secondary education, and about 10 percent had no education at
all. Overall, literacy rate among the youth was estimated at 79 percent. Only 1.9 percent
of the youth had post primary specialized training, 2.9 percent had specialized secondary
training and 1.3 percent had a degree and above. 95 percent of all the employed youth
3 ILO defines Labor underutilization to include: i) Unemployed persons; ii) Other forms of labor slack,
including time-related underemployment, discouraged workers and other inactive persons with labor
force attachment; iii) Employees receiving low earnings, but are less than full-time employed, full-time
employed or over-employed; iv) Skills mismatch (meaning employment in jobs with skill requirements
below the workers’ level of qualification).
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Analysis of Youth Employment in Uganda: Challenges and Opportunities, 2013

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were in informal employment, majority of them (approximately 13 percent) in time
related underemployment5
.
1.2 Justification of the Innovation Fund
Despite government’s efforts in putting in place youth employment programmes and
projects, unemployment has continued to rise. Accordingly to the UNHS, 2012/13, youth
unemployment stands at 18%. Youth have attempted to undertake various business but
they have failed.
Government recognizing that micro-, small- and medium-sized enterprises have been a
considerable source of employment has promoted the culture of “self-employment”
through microfinance and increasing access to credit to youth. For instance in the late
1990s government introduced the Youth Entrepreneurial Scheme (YES). The YES
program was designed as a loan scheme for youth who wished to venture into business.
In FY 2011/12, three venture capital funds—the Youth Venture Capital Fund in 2011/12,
Graduate Venture Fund, and the Youth Livelihood Programme—have been introduced to
target youth who wish to venture into business. However, a recent evaluation study notes
that these venture capital funds are based in urban settings, have stringent criteria
attached to them (e.g., a requirement of collateral), are less likely to be accessed by rural
youth in agriculture, and are not very likely to solve the unemployment problem. The
Youth Livelihood Programme funds are still inadequate to cover the over 8millon youth
besides, the above programmes were initiated on the premise of a credit scheme and not
necessarily focusing on innovation projects. Therefore, in order to complement
government efforts, it is important that entrepreneurship be approached comprehensively
beyond just credit provision but also focus on grants.
It is important to note that improving productivity is not an end in itself but a means of
improving workers’ lives, enterprises’ sustainability and economic development. Continued
improvement in productivity is also a condition for competitiveness and economic growth.
Increasing productivity cannot, therefore, be seen in isolation of decent work conditions,
good managerial practices, work ethics and incentives. Competitiveness of enterprises and
productivity improvement entail making better use of all available resources, among others,
land, capital, expertise, innovation, skill, energy and managerial practices.
In Uganda, youth lack of commitment and motivation, possess poor work ethics and
negative attitudes to certain types of work. These continue to be among the major obstacles
to employability, increased labour productivity and competitiveness of enterprises. Long
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According to UBOS, under employment is defined as all persons of working age who were not in
employment, carried out activities to seek employment during a specified recent period and were
currently available to take up employment given a job opportunity.

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procedures for establishment of start-up new business, market barriers and lack of
information on appropriate technology are part of the hindrances to enterprise development.
1.3 Objectives of the Innovation Fund
The main Programme objective is to support vulnerable groups establish innovations in
Natural resource management, livelihoods and job creation for enhanced productivity
and income generation.
The specific objectives of the Innovations Fund include the following;
i. To enhance financial inclusion of vulnerable groups through provision of grants
and other financial services for effective management of natural resources and
job creation
ii. To increase access to agricultural inputs and marketing facilities for improved
natural resource utilization
iii. To strengthen implementation of policies and legal/regulatory frameworks linked
to natural resource management, livelihood and job creation
1.4 Programme Outputs
i. Financial inclusion of vulnerable groups enhanced
ii. Access to agricultural inputs and marketing facilities increased
iii. Policies and legal/regulatory frameworks linked to Natural Resource
Management, livelihood and job creation reviewed/developed
1.5 Key Iindicators
i. Number of Youth, Women and PWDs provided with credit and other financial
services through the innovations fund.
ii. Percentage of the target entrepreneurs provided with intermediate agricultural
equipment and inputs.
iii. Number of jobs created over the project period.
iv. Percentage of projects in existence after one year of project support
v. Comprehensive M&E/MIS for data collection

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2.0 PROGRAMME EXPECTED BENEFITS
Implementation of this project will yield huge economic, socio-political and
environmental benefits to government, private sector, women and the general public.
2.1 Economic Benefits
It will strengthen productivity of rural people, particularly the women and youth, PWDs
and People Living with HIV. Jobs for the unemployed and underemployed, especially
the youth and women will be created. Furthermore, the initiative will promote revenue
generation for entrepreneurs, increase savings and investments and ultimately more
employment creation for the rest of the population. Finally, the fund will boost
competitiveness of enterprises, reduce poverty rates, and increase life expectancy.
2.2 Socio-Political Benefits
Investment opportunities for the vulnerable and marginalized groups have far-reaching
social and political benefits than costs. Investing in women, Youth, PWDs and PLWH
pays off in terms of social and economic benefits for the family, the community and
society at large. GIICF will benefit individuals, families and communities thereby
creating a ‘virtuous cycle’ of development with enormous returns on investment.
The project seeks to build on and consolidate gains for the government in meeting the
constitutional mandate of guaranteeing equality for all through socio-economic
transformation. Without economic empowerment of the marginalized and vulnerable
groups, gains in governance are likely to remain stagnated. The project is therefore
expected to pursue the Vision 2040 strategy towards socio-economic transformation by
addressing inequalities and disparities in access and control over productive resources
like land, limited share in wage employment in non-agricultural sectors, sexual and
gender-based violence, and limited participation in household, community and national
decision-making.
2.3 Environmental Benefits
The expected environmental benefits of this initiative are obvious. The targeted activities
are those with a mitigation or adaptation impact or those aiming at building the resilience
of communities to climate change. Examples are the eco-stove and other energy-saving

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technologies, climate smart agriculture and value addition. Noting that many Ugandans
rely on firewood and charcoal for their cooking needs, it is imperative to invest in this
projects to address climate change while creating jobs and increasing productivity.
The energy-saving stoves are an important breakthrough in addressing the time-poverty
of women and girls who have to spend long hours fetching firewood and also makes
young girls vulnerable to Gender Based Violence as they move long distances looking
for firewood. While addressing the time-poverty affecting women and girls, the initiative
will address job creation, income enhancement and increased productivity.
2.4 Target Beneficiaries
The principle target beneficiaries of the Programme are the unemployed poor women,
youth (young females and males), Persons with Disabilities (PWDs) and People Living
with HIV.
Category Age (in Years)
Youth (Young female and male) 18 – 30
Women 31 – 65
Persons with Disabilities (PWDs) 18 – 65
People Living with HIV/AIDS 18 – 65
Specifically, the project will target the following categories:
i. Women, youth and PWDs living in slums, high risk and impoverished
communities and hard to reach areas.
ii. Secondary schools and tertiary institutions drop-outs above 18years of age.
iii. People within the target beneficiaries who have not had the opportunity to attend
formal education.
iv. Single/ separated parents.
v. Youth, women and PWDs living with HIV/AIDS.
vi. People within the target beneficiaries who have completed secondary school or
tertiary institutions (including Universities).

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3.0 IMPLEMENTATION ARRANGEMENTS
The innovations fund shall complement other similar programmes that provide grants
and revolving funds to support youth, women, PWDs and PLHIVs in overcoming the
challenges of poverty and unemployment.
Under this fund, beneficiaries shall be provided one-off grants to help them implement
upscale innovations in their fields of expertise within the identified key priority sectors
of the programme.
These guidelines provide more information about this fund including; who can access
funding, how much is available, priority sectors and the application process.
3.1 Who can apply for funding?
Grants under the innovations fund shall be available to youth, women, PWDs and
PLHIV. The funds shall be taken either as individuals or groups of 5-10 members.
To benefit from the innovations fund, one has to fulfill the following criteria;
i. Be individual or a group of 5-10 members, if more than 10 members, it’s a
registered investment club, and above 25 members it’s a SACCO
ii. Be a Ugandan national with a valid National Identification Card
iii. Where an applicant is a beneficiary of a GoU Programme, they should
demonstrate successful completion of repayment of funds in case of revolving
funds
iv. Where applicants apply as a group, they all must be from the same sub-county
3.2 How much is available
Individuals, shall be financed up to UShs10-25 million. Applications from groups and
SACCOs shall be financed up to a tune of UShs25-50 Million.
3.3 Beneficiary Selection
The target Programme beneficiaries shall be identified and selected through a
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i. At the district level, the DCDOs and Local council I will verify the best viable
projects for onward submission to MGLSD for final approval and financing.
ii. At the Ministry of Gender, Labour and Social Development, a Technical
Committee will be constituted to review and approve projects for financing
iii. Industry Associations will also through their structures select projects and
forward them to the MGLSD for approval and financing
Beneficiary individuals/groups will be required to prepare and submit fundable project
proposals to the MGLSD/Industry Association/Districts and these will form the basis for
selection of a particular enterprise to be funded.
Through the existing structures within the district, the communities will be sensitized
about the Innovations Funds and application as well as implementation procedures.
The MGLSD/Industry Association/community based services development will then
engage each applying individual or group to confirm the following:
i. Are all the intended beneficiaries Vulnerable? [Youth, Women, PWDs and PLHIV].
Evidence may be provided through birth certificates, immunization cards, or
community knowledge of the applicants.
ii. Are all the intended beneficiaries bona-fide residents of their area? [Sub-county of
application]
iii. Are all the intended beneficiaries unemployed, under-employed or poor?
iv. Are all the intended beneficiaries Ugandan Nationals?
v. Where an applicant is a beneficiary of a GoU programme, have they demonstrated
successful completion of repayment of funds in case of revolving funds?
vi. Is the group implementing any activities under Natural Resource conservation and
Environmental Protection?
If the conditions above are fulfilled, the Selection Committee will then declare the
individual or group to be eligible beneficiary under the Innovations Fund.
The MGLSD/Industry Association community based services/will then conduct field
appraisals to verify the following;
i. Verify the information provided in the application form/project proposal

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ii. Establish whether or not the group members actually exist and participated in the
preparation of the submitted proposal.
iii. Establish whether or not the intended beneficiaries are the right target and the
selection was done in accordance with the Programme guidelines
iv. Review the project proposals for viability and sustainability
v. Establish the capacity of the community to implement and manage the project
vi. Assess gender responsiveness and equity sensitivity of the project
vii. Assess the compliance of the project with environmental and social safeguards
requirements
viii. Assess availability of land where applicable (checklist will be developed).
3.4 Enterprise Selection and Project Preparation
Enterprise selection and preparation process will be facilitated by the responsible officer
at MGLSD/Industry Association/District. The process will be guided by the investment
options provided under Fund as the current project will be implementing. The main
outputs of this process will be the Project Proposal with a Budget and Business Plan
(including the cash flow projections). The Business Plans generated will be reviewed
from time to time. The process is expected to take three to four days.
3.5 Enterprise Selection
The selection of the Enterprises or Projects will mainly be informed by viability analyses
on production capacity, market availability, profitability and sustainability to ensure that
the Projects that are financed will generate adequate income to sustain themselves, and
meet the day-to-day basic needs of the beneficiaries. The following key areas shall
inform the enterprise selection;
3.5.1 Production Capacity Analysis
Analysis will focus on the following:
i. Existence of local knowledge about the product/enterprise.
ii. Availability of inputs.
iii. Appropriateness, relevance and affordability of the technology to be used.
iv. Production risks.
v. Suitability of the natural conditions (reference will be made to the Ministry of
Water and Environment for environmentally friendly related enterprises).
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3.5.2 Marketing Availability Analysis
This will focus on the following;
i. Demand status
ii. Market price offers
iii. Market competition/market share
iv. Delivery conditions
v. Quality requirements
3.5.3 Profitability Analysis
The Profitability analysis will be done in the simplest and yet most conclusive manner
considering the “gross margin”. The gross margin is a fairly simple way to compare
profitability of an enterprise across different types of enterprises/products. “Gross
margin” is the final income after all production costs have been subtracted from the sales
income. The time taken to get the profit should also be considered and for how long the
profit will be realized.
3.5.4 Sustainability Analysis
Sustainability Analysis will focus on the following:
i. Availability of service support for the product
ii. Possibility of linkages to existing product-market chain
iii. Ability to cope with the dynamics of production and market forces
iv. Social acceptability within the rest of the community.
3.6 Enterprise/Project Budgeting
The budget preparation will be done using standard formats to be provided under the
Programme as attached in annex.
The budgeting for any project shall be based on standard packages that can yield
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financed. The packaging of project inputs will be done in terms of core inputs/items and
essential/non-core inputs. At least 80% of the budget should be committed to the core
inputs/ items of the Project. Project specific trainings will form part of the project
packages.
3.7 Project Proposal File
After Enterprise Selection and Budgeting, the Individual or Beneficiary Interest Group
(BIG), facilitated by the responsible officer District level-[community based services],
MGLSD [responsible officer] and Industry Association [Business Manager] will proceed
to complete the Project Application Form and create the Project Proposal File to
technical committee for verification for submission. A complete Project Proposal File
must have the following documents:
i. Report of the Beneficiary Selection process with attendance lists.
ii. Original copy of the Project Application Form (with a complete budget, list of
beneficiaries [for groups] and passport-size photographs of each beneficiary)
iii. Project Business Plan
iv. A letter from the LCI Chairperson confirming that the
land/site/house/commercial building on which the project will be
hosted/implemented has been secured and no plans to expel the project until its
ability to sustain itself. The MGLSD responsible officer shall forward the
project proposal file to the technical committee for review.

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4.0 KEY PRIORITY SECTORS
The Innovations fund will prioritize interventions in the following key sector
i. Environment and Natural Resources Management
ii. The activities and ideas are supposed to be very innovative and with a unique
concept.
 Tree Planting
 Waste Management
 Carbon Trading
 Ecosystem restoration
iii. Renewable Energy
iv. Agriculture
v. Tourism
vi. Construction
vii. ICT
viii. Anti-zonal mining
The activities and ideas are supposed to be very innovative and with a unique.
Anti-zonal mining
4.1 Funds Flow
Each approved beneficiaries’ Project will receive funds for implementation of its Project
directly on its beneficiaries group Project Account. The innovation Fund Support will be
accessed by Individuals or Groups that will have expressed interest, passed the
beneficiary selection criteria, and generated viable projects that are approved by the
MGLSD.
The Individuals or groups shall be trained on basic management skills, financial
management skills, entrepreneurship skills, book keeping, and group dynamics among
others.
A clinical business mentor(s) will be hired to provide advisory services to the business
group or individual businesses.
4.2 Submission of Project funding requests
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i. Schedule of project requests (evaluation of project IDNO, name, sector,
category, location and amount)
ii. Minutes of the technical Committee evaluation
iii. Report of Field Appraisals
iv. Complete project files with all the attaching documents
5.0 GRIEVANCE REDRESS MECHANISM
During the course of application and implementation of the projects, it is inevitable that a
number of disagreement or dissatisfaction will emerge. In the event that a beneficiary is
unsatisfied with the outcome of his or her application, a grievance redress mechanisms
will be put in place by MGLSD.
MGLSD will set up channels through which grievances will be handled. The grievances
will be heard by the Committee which will consist of a representative of MGLSD,
UNDP, representative of the District or Industry Association, and LC I to hear the
grievances within the affected area. The local council officials will be part of the
registration and notification processes. The complaint should be made in writing
forwarded to the responsible officer MGLSD. The grievance is estimated to be handled
with 30 days.
If for what-ever reason, the aggrieved person is not satisfied with the resolutions of the
Grievance Committee, if he does not agree to the decision, he/she could go to court as
the last resort. Where necessary and appropriate, the aggrieved person could submit
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6.0 MONITORING AND EVALUATION FRAMEWORK
6.1 Monitoring
Monitoring will be important in observing whether the business plan is in fact
implemented. Quarterly reviews, consistent with the overall project scheduling will be
undertaken. Such reviews will be planned from the beginning to allow the executing
projects and the project financiers to make the necessary adjustments in project
implementation.
The implementation of the Innovations Fund will be routinely monitored by the
MGLSD, the District and other Sector Ministries. Easily usable and appropriate
templates will be designed to monitor achieved outputs and inputs. The purpose here will
be to improve efficiency and effectiveness of the programme. Among other indicators to
be tracked will be:
i. Number of jobs created over the project.
ii. Financial expenditures
iii. Resources disbursed
iv. Performance management
v. sustainability
6.2 Reporting Mechanisms
A number of reports will be produced to provide evidence of activities undertaken,
accountability, and attainment of results and objectives of the programme. The following
guidelines will aid reporting in the programme:
i. Beneficiaries will provide quarterly report (physical and financial) to MGLSD on
key deliverables of the programme
ii. MGLSD will compile national quarterly report based on submissions by the
Districts for inclusion in the Social Development Sector report as well as
Development Partners under the programme
6.3 Programme Evaluation
Periodic programme evaluation and reviews will be conducted to ascertain the extent of
attainment of programme objectives (results/impacts) as well as relevance, economy,
In line with above, the following will be undertaken;
(i) Baseline Survey
(ii) Mid-term evaluation
(iii)End of programme evaluation

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8.0 APPENDICES
Appendix 1: Request for Proposal Form
MINISTRY OF GENDER, LABOUR AND SOCIAL DEVELOPMENT
INNOVATION FUND FOR GREEN JOB CREATION
Request for Proposal Form (RFP).
A: LOCATION
District ________________________ Sub-County/Division/Town
Council___________________________
Parish/Ward____________________________ Village
/Cell________________________________________
A2: Status of application: individual, group, investment club or SACCO
B: PROPOSED PROJECT INFORMATION
Priority innovation Projects/Enterprises proposed for consideration:
1. _______________________________________________________
2. _______________________________________________________
B2: Number of person(s) in the group: ________
C: CONTACT PERSONS:

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Name of person Village/Cell Telephone contact
1.
2.
3.
D: PREPARATION AND SUBMISION
Prepared by: ___________________________________
Signature: ___________________Date________
Submitted to LC1/Sub-county/Industry Association/MGLSD by: ------------------------
_____________________Signature:__________________Date__________
Received at District/Industry Association/MGLSD
By: _______________________Signature:_________________Date___________
 This form is NOT for sale.
 This form should be filled in DUPLICATE. The first copy to be sent to the Sub-
county/Division/Town Council and the second copy to be kept by the Youth at the
Community Level.
 This form is not an application form but rather a formal request by the Youth to
the District/Municipal Council Technical Team for technical guidance and
support in generating a Viable Youth Project Application/Proposal.
 The District/Municipal Council must maintain A REGISTER of EOI’s Issued
and Received.

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Appendix II: Application Form
REPUBLIC OF UGANDA
INNOVATION FUND PROJECTS APPLICATION FORM
Instructions for filling the Innovation Fund Project Application Form:
 The application form is filled after the beneficiary(s) have completed the planning for
their Priority Project.
 Fill in Duplicate One copy for the Project file at the District/Industry
Association/MGLSD and another to be retained in the Project file at the Individual or
Group level.
 Each copy of the application form must have passport size photograph(s) of all the
beneficiaries identified and selected during the selection committee meeting.
 Attach the selection report, minutes and attendance lists of the selection committee
members, Business Plan and any other relevant documents.
 The Project Application Form is not for Sale.
1.0 Innovation Fund Project Identification Information:
1.1 Project Name: ______________________________________________
1.3 Sector (e.g. Agriculture, Trade & Industry etc.):_______________ _
1.4 Project Type (e.g. Dairy Production, Carpentry, Fish farming etc.):_______
1.5 Project Location:
PROJECT ID NO: ………………………………

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Village/Cell: ______________________________ Parish/Ward: _________
Sub-county/Division/Town Council: ________________________________
District: ________________________________Location (tick appropriate box):
Rural   Urban  
1.6 Project Contact Person (Name & Telephone of Chairperson of the interest Group
or Individual):
Name:_________________________________Telephone:_____________________
2.0 Project Description/Details :( Attach a detailed project profile)
2.1 Project Objectives (Why the Individual or Group need the Project?):
_________________________________________________________________
_________________________________________________________________
2.2 Project Justification (What were the reasons for the choice of the Project
As opposed to other options?):
_________________________________________________________________
_________________________________________________________________
2.3 Number of persons involved in the project: Total: ______ Male :_______
Female: _______________
2.4 Estimated Project Implementation Period (From start period):
_____________
2.5 Expected Project Benefits to:
2.6 a) Members of the group
2.7 b) The community
2.8 c) Environment
_________________________________________________________________
2.9 How will the Project Benefits be shared among the Members in 2.5 (a)?

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_________________________________________________________________
_________________________________________________________________
2.10 Does the Project Require Land?.............................. Yes [ ] No [ ]
If YES, has the Land been Acquired? ..................... Yes [ ] No [ ]
If YES, Attach a Valid Land Agreement.
3.0 Sustainability Arrangements
3.1 What plans/arrangements are in place to ensure continuity of the Project and
longer term benefits to the proprietor or members?
_________________________________________________________________
_________________________________________________________________
_________________________________________________________________
3.2 What capacity limitations does the individual or group have in implementing the
Project?
_________________________________________________________________
_________________________________________________________________
_________________________________________________________________
3.3 How does the Individual or group intend to address the capacity limitations stated
in 3.2, above?
_________________________________________________________________
_________________________________________________________________
_________________________________________________________________
3.4 What other limitations may be involved in implementing the Project?
_________________________________________________________________

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_________________________________________________________________
_________________________________________________________________
3.5 How does the individual or group intend to prevent or solve limitations identified
In 3.4, above?
_________________________________________________________________
_________________________________________________________________
_________________________________________________________________
4.0 Environmental and Social Safeguards
4.1 What potential adverse environmental and social effects/impact may occur as
result of implementation of the Project? (State the mitigation measures for each).
No Potential Environmental Effects Proposed Mitigation Measures
1
2
3
4
No Potential Social Effects Proposed Mitigation Measures
1
2
3
4

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Table 1: ACTION PLAN
List the major activities to be undertaken under the Project
Activities to be Undertaken Who will carry out
the activity?
When will the
activity be carried
out?
At what cost will the
activity be done
(UGX.)?
Remarks
If the space provided in this Table is not enough, photocopy this page before filling and fix it in the right position

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Table 2: PROJECT BUDGET
Indicate the breakdown of the Projects cost for all inputs/activities in the Table below:
No. Activity /Item to be procured Unit Quantity Unit Price
(UGX.)
Total Cost
(UGX.)
Remarks

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Table 3: PROJECT BENEFICIARIES’ INFORMATION AND MEMBERS SHEET
We the undersigned members of the ________________________________ Innovation Fund Project undertake to co-operate within ourselves for
purposes of implementation of the Project and to ensure that we individually and collectively meet all the obligations spelt out for beneficiaries under
the Innovation Fund Programme.
Name of Beneficiary Sex Age Village Passport size photo Signature/Thumb
print
1.
2.
3.

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print
4.
5.
6.

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print
7.
8.
9.

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print
10.

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Table 4: BENEFICIARIES BY CATEGORY
Provide information on each and every Beneficiary in the table below. Note that one Beneficiary
may fall in more than one category (e.g. A person may be a male, youth with disability, living with
HIV, as well as O’level school dropout. Such a person should therefore be included in all those
categories).
Category of Youth Frequency (Number)
1. Male
2. Female
Male Female Total
3. Level of education
4. Youth with Disability
5. Youth Living with HIV/AIDS
6. Single parent Youth
7. Others (Specify………………………………………….)
A: Innovation Fund Project Management Committee (IFPMC):
Position Name Sex Village Signature
1. Chairperson
2. Secretary
3. Treasurer
4. Committee Member
5. Committee Member
5.0 Individual or Group Endorsement
BUDGET:
 Total Project Budget UGX…………………………………………………………………………...........................................................................
 Amount in words:…………………………………………………………………………………………………................................................................
BENEFICIARIES:
 Total Number of Beneficiaries……………………………………………………….........................................................................................
 Number of Female Beneficiaries …………………………………………………………...............................................................(…….....%)
 Number of Male Beneficiaries …………………………..........................................................................................................(………%)
SIGNATURES OF IFPMC EXECUTIVE:
TITLE Chairperson Secretary Treasurer
NAME
SIGNATURE
DATE

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Appendix III: Recommendation Format
Recommender
I ………………………………………………………………. do certify that the beneficiary(s) of the
“……………………………………………………………………………………………Innovation Fund
Project”, listed above, is (are) personally known to me and that they are bona fide residents of the
location(s) given.
I do recommend them (him or her) for a Grant Support of…………………………………………… under
the Innovation Fund Programme (IFP), Ministry of Gender, Labour and Social Development.
I do commit to constantly advise them (him or her) to ensure that the funds are used for the purpose for
which it is approved and that they meet their obligations under the Programme in a timely manner.
Name of Recommender:………………………………………
Position/Title:.………………………..........................................
Signature: …………………Date:……………………....Village: …………………………
Parish:……………………………Sub-county:………District:……………Telephone:…………
Approved by:
1. Name:…………………………………………….Designation………………………………….
Signature:………………………………..Date:…………………………..District…………………
2. Name:…………………………………. . Designation………………………………..
Date:………………………………………District……………………………………
Attach all Relevant Documents including:
 Business Plan and Budget Details
 Land Agreement (if any)
 Appraisal report

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Appendix IV: Business Plan Template
REPUBLIC OF UGANDA
BUSINESS PLAN TEMPLATE
1. PROJECT / INDIVIDUAL NAME:
_____________________________________________________
2. COMPONENT:
_____________________________________________________
3. SECTOR:
_____________________________________________________

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4. PROJECT LOCATION:
Village/Cell:
___________________________________________________________
Parish/Ward:
____________________________________________________________
Sub-county/TC/Division:
___________________________________________________
District:
___________________________________________________________
5. Name of Business ………………………………………………………………………
6. Telephone………………………Cell
Phone…………………..........................................................
Email:……………………………………Address……………………………………
……
1.1 Investment Cost and Means of Financing
Investment Cost /Core inputs Means of Financing
……………………………………………. Owner’s Equity ………………………....
…………………………………………….. Innovation fund
……………………..…………
……………………………………………. Other Sources
…………………………………………….
…………………………………………….
……………………………………………..
……………………………………………..
Total Investments ...……………………. Total Financing ……………………..….
1.2 Background and description of the business
i) Business vision (Long term ambitions, objectives, goals and values)
………………………………………………………………………………………………
………………………………………………………………………………………………
………………………………………………………………………………………………
………………………

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………………………………………………………………………………………………
………
ii) Challenges/Business opportunities in your area
………………………………………………………………………………………………
………………………………………………………………………………………………
………………………………………………………………………………………………
iii) Business response to the demand
………………………………………………………………………………………………
………………………………………………………………………………………………
………………………………………………………………………………………………i
v) Market target and segment
.................................................................................................................................................
.................................................................................................................................................
.................................................................................................................................................
iv) Specific products and services
………………………………………………………………………………………………
………………………………………………………………………………………………
………………………………………………………………………………………………
………………………………………………………………………………………………
v) Major customers are
………………………………………………………………………………………………
………………………………………………………………………………………………
………………………………………………………………………………………………
………………………………………………………………………………………………
vi) Business expansion plans
………………………………………………………………………………………………
………………………………………………………………………………………………
………………………………………………………………………………………………
………………………………………………………………………………………………
1.3.0 MANAGEMENT PLAN
1.3.1Proposed labour requirements
Position Roles and responsibilities Skills requirements(to inform
skills training for future
planning
1.
2.
3.
4.

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1.4.0 MARKETING PLAN/ SALES
1.4.1 Marketing Demand Analysis
Product Target in 1st 6
months
Target in 12
months
Target in 18
months
Target in 24
months
1.
2.
3.
4.
1.4.2 Competition Analysis
The main competitors are:-
Characteristics/featur
es
Your
product/services
Competitor 1 Competitor 2 Competitor 3
1 2 3 4 5 1 2 3 4 5 1 2 3 4 5 1 2 3 4 5
Product quality
Price
Delivery lead time
Multiple use
Key for rating
1. Outstanding 4. Fair
2. Very satisfactory 5. Poor
3. Good
1.4.3 Marketing Strategy
How you plan to reach intended your customers?
…………………………………………………………………………………………………
…………………………………………………………………………………………………
…………………………………………………………………………………………………
…………………………………………………………………………………………………
Who will market the Products/Services?
………………………………………………………….....……………………………………
…………………………………………………………………………………………………
…………………………………………………………………………………………………
…………………………………………………………………………………………………
What is the role of your Innovation fund?
…………………………………………………………………………………………………...
…………………………………………………………………………………………………
…………………………………………………………………………………………………
1.4.4 Place and Distribution
The products/services will be provided to customers in the following ways:

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Distribution methods (Specify)
…………………………………………………………………………………………………
…………………………………………………………………………………………………
…………………………………………………………………………………………………
…………………………………………………………………………………………………
The Enterprise will use the distribution methods because…….………………………………
…………………………………………………………………………………………...………
…………………………………………………………………………………………………
…………………………………………………………………………………………………
…………………………………………………………………………………………………
1.4.5 Promotion
The enterprise will create awareness about its products/services through the following
marketing Methods:
Promotion/marketing method Cost (UGS)
i)……………………………………………… …………………………………………..
ii)……………………………………………. ………………………………………….
iii)…………………………………………… ………………………………………….
iv)…………………………………………… …………………………………………..
1.4.6 The Enterprises’ Unique Selling Point
In comparison to our competitors, the Enterprise has the following competitive advantage:
Quality:
…………………………………………………………………………………………….……
…………………………………………………………………………………………………
…………………………………………………………………………………………………
Price:
…………………………………………………………………………………………………
…………………………………………………………………………………………………
…………………………………………………………………………………………………
Delivery Capacity:
…………………………………………………………………………………………………
…………………………………………………………………………………………………
…………………………………………………………………………………………………
Other factors:
…………………………………………………………………………………………………
…………………………………………………………………………………………………
………………………………………………………………………………………………

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1.5.0 COSTING ANALYSIS AND PRICING
1.5.1 COSTING ANALYSIS
S/N Item Quantity
required
Unit cost Total cost
(UGX)
(6 months)
Total cost
(UGX)
(12months)
Total cost
(UGX)
(18
months)
Total cost
(UGX)
(24months)
i) Direct Material Costs
1.
2.
3.
4.
5
6
Sub total
ii) Direct Labour Costs
1
2
3
4
5
6
iii) Indirect Costs
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
Sub total
Grand Total UGX

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1.6.0 PRICING
Pricing is the process of determining how many products or services will be sold after
carefully calculating the cost of production. The prices chosen for the enterprise’ various
products and services should give a profit margin to ensure sustainability and growth. The
price figure must be arrived at after adding the profit margin to the unit production cost or in
the case of retailers to the total product / service cost.
Product pricing schedule
Product/Service Unit production cost + Mark up(profit) = Selling price
1.7.0 SALES
1.8.0 CASHFLOW STATEMENT (IN UGX)
This statement is filled using the figures from the sales schedule (1.7.0) and the cost analysis
table (1.5.1).
ITEM/PERIOD MONTHS
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12
CASH IN
Starting cash
Cash sales
Credit sales
Loans
Total cash in
CASH OUT
S/N Item Quantity expected to
be
sold
Expected Total
Sales (UGX)
(6 months)
Expected Total
Sales (UGX)
(12months)
Expected Total
Sales (UGX)
(18 months)
Expected Total
Sales (UGX)
(24months)
1.
2.
3.
4.
5
6
7
8
9
10
11
Grand total

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Direct material cost
Direct labour
Total indirect cost
Investment
Loan repayment
Total cash out
CASH AT END OF
MONTH

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