Executive Summary
This mapping process was commissioned by the Ministry of Gender, Labour and Social Development in order to facilitate the transitioning of Uganda’s approach to child protection from a disjointed, issue-based and project-oriented approach to a more system-oriented approach in order to respond effectively to the multi-dimensional and complex child protection needs of all children in the country. The mapping was undertaken through literature review, key Informant interviews and thematic group consultations with key child protection actors at various levels. The major findings from the mapping are presented around six key areas, namely: the legal and policy framework; the child protection system structure, functions and capacities; the continuum of care; public and civil society accountability; resource mobilization and fiscal accountability; and the availability of data for decision-making.
