Overcoming the limits of institutional reform in Uganda. (28th November 2017)

• Record Type: Journal Article
• Authors: Andrews, Matt
• Is Part Of: Development policy review. Volume 36(2018:Mar.)Supplement 1
• Page Start: O159
• Page End: O182
• Publication Date: 2017-11-28
• Subjects: development -- government -- PDIA -- Uganda; Developing countries -- Economic policy -- Periodicals; Economic assistance -- Developing countries -- Periodicals; Technical assistance -- Developing countries -- Periodicals; 338.91
• DOI: 10.1111/dpr.12353
• Languages: English
• ISSNs: 0950-6764

Abstract

Abstract: Uganda has been a public sector reform leader in Africa, producing many best practice laws and structures. Many reforms are limited to such gains, however, producing new forms that function poorly (laws are often not implemented and processes poorly executed). This article suggests adjustments to the reform agenda that address these limitations and close gaps between what Uganda's system looks like and how it functions. Adjustments involve adopting problem driven iterative adaptation (PDIA), which requires Ugandans to work together actively on their reforms, coming to terms with limits and engaging iteratively to find and fit ways to overcome these limits.