VI.
Gender balance and fair representation of marginalised groups.
This is to ensure equal treatment of men and women in all aspects of life under the law and
fair representation of disadvantaged groups on all constitutional and other bodies.
VII.
Protection of the aged.
This is to ensure that the State makes reasonable provision for the welfare and maintenance
of the aged.
VIII.
Provision of adequate resources for organs of Government.
This is to ensure that the distribution of powers, functions, checks and balances provided
for in the Constitution among the various organs of Government are supported through the
provision of adequate resources for their effective functioning at all levels.
IX.
The right to development.
This is to ensure that the State encourages private initiatives and self-reliance in order to
facilitate quick and fair development.
X.
Role of the people in development.
This is ensure that the State takes all necessary steps to involve the people in implementation
of development plans and programmes which affect them.
XI.
Role of the state in development.
This is to empower the State to give highest priority to the making of laws for the protection
and strengthening of the right to equal opportunities and development; encourage agriculture,
industrial technology and scientific development and regulate acquisition, use and disposition
of land and other property, in accordance with the Constitution.
XII.
Balanced and equitable development.
This is to empower the State to plan and take necessary measures to bring about balanced
and fair development between the rural and urban areas and to take special measures for the
development of the least developed areas.
XIII. Protection of natural resources.
This is to ensure protection by the State of natural resources on behalf of the people of
Uganda.
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