Annual performance report 20th Sept 2012

 REPUBLIC OF UGANDA
Ministry of Tourism, Wildlife and Antiquities ANNUAL PERFORMANCE REPORT
FY 2011/12
September 2012
Contents
FOREWARD ............................................................................................................................................. iv EXECUTIVE SUMMARY ........................................................................................................................ v 1.0 INTRODUCTION .......................................................................................................................... 1 1.1 Background ................................................................................................................................... 1 1.3 OVERVIEW OF PAST PERFORMANCE AND PLANNED ACTIVITIES FOR
2011/12 ..................................................................................................................................................... 3 1.4 Budget Performance of the Ministry .................................................................................... 5 1.5 Achievements ................................................................................................................................ 5 1.6 Challenges ................................................................................................................................... 12 1.7 Proposed interventions to mitigate challenges ................................................................ 13 1.8 Strategies and priorities for 2012/13 ................................................................................. 14 2.0 Uganda Wildlife Authority ...................................................................................................... 14 2.1 Mandate ....................................................................................................................................... 14 2.2 Achievement ................................................................................................................................ 14 2.3 Challenges ................................................................................................................................... 18 2.4 Planned activities for next financial year .......................................................................... 20 3.0 Uganda Wildlife Education Centre ...................................................................................... 20 3.1 Mandate ...................................................................................................................................... 21 3.2 Achievement ............................................................................................................................... 21 3.3 Challenges .................................................................................................................................. 25 3.4 Planned activities for next financial year ......................................................................... 26 4.0 Uganda Tourism Board ........................................................................................................... 26 4.1 Mandate ...................................................................................................................................... 26 4.2 Achievements............................................................................................................................. 26 ii 4.3 Challenges .................................................................................................................................. 30 4.4 Planned activities for next financial year ......................................................................... 30 5.0 Hotel and Tourism Training Institute ................................................................................ 31 5.1 Mandate ...................................................................................................................................... 31 5.2 Achievements............................................................................................................................. 31 5.3 Challenges .................................................................................................................................. 33 5.4 Planned activities for next financial year ......................................................................... 33 6.0 Uganda Wildlife and Training Institute .............................................................................. 34 6.1 Introduction .......................................................................................................................................... 34 Mandate ................................................................................................................................................... 34 6.2 Achievement .................................................................................................................................... 34 6.3 Challenges .................................................................................................................................. 35 6.4 Planned activities next financial year ................................................................................ 35 7.0 Ngamba Island: Chimpanzee Sanctuary & Wildlife Conservation Trust ................ 36 7.1 Vision ........................................................................................................................................... 36 7.2 Achievements............................................................................................................................. 36 7.3 Challenges .................................................................................................................................. 42 7.4 Planned activities for 2012/13 ............................................................................................ 43 8.0 Bwindi and Mgahinga Conservation Trust ...................................................................... 43 8.1 Mandate ....................................................................................................................................... 43 8.2 Achievement ............................................................................................................................... 43 8.3 Challenges .................................................................................................................................. 45 8.4 Planned activities for next financial year ......................................................................... 46 iii FOREWARD
The mandate of the Ministry of Tourism, Wildlife and Antiquities is spelt out in
the Mission which is, “To develop and promote the tourism, wildlife and
Heritage resources for enhancement of Uganda as a competitive and preferred
tourist destination, with accelerated sector contribution to the national
economy”.
This Annual Performance Report marks one year of our existence as an
independent Ministry of Tourism, Wildlife and Antiquities and spells out the
our planned actions, actual achievements and challenges towards fulfillment of
the mandate for the period July 2011 to June 2012.
During the Financial Year, the Ministry was able to register many
achievements in pursuant of its goal of developing sustainable quality Tourism
that is culturally and socially acceptable, ecologically friendly, environmentally
sustainable and economically viable.
In implementing its mandate, the Ministry received support from the other key
stakeholders. We acknowledge and thank them for their support and
cooperation.
Special thanks go to the Management and staff of the Ministry who made
invaluable contributions in formulating and implementing the Ministry’s
policies and programmes.
Finally, I hope this report will enable our esteemed readers to understand and
appreciate better the role of the Ministry of Tourism, Wildlife & Antiquities in
ensuring that Uganda’s Tourism develops to sustain economic growth and
social transformation.
Amb Patrick. S. Mugoya
PERMANENT SECRETARY
iv EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
The 2011/2012 Annual Performance Report is a review of the planned actions,
actual achievements and challenges of the Ministry of Tourism, Wildlife and
Antiquities for the Financial Year 2011/2012. This report is divided into four
sections – Introduction, Achievements for 2011/2012, Challenges and
Strategies and priorities for 2012/13.
The Ministry recorded an 81.9% release against the budget from the Ministry of
Finance. The shortfall was due to budget cuts.
Uganda has been recognized as an important tourism destination
internationally through the various accolades that the country received;
including being number one tourist destination for 2012 by Lonely Planet.
At the macro-economic level the contribution of tourism to GDP was at 9.01%
for 2011 compared to 7.6% in 2010; foreign exchange from tourism increased
from US$ 662m in 2010 to US$805m2 in 2011 representing growth of 21%.
Uganda received 1,151,000 visitor arrivals in the year 2011 compared to
946,000 in 2010 representing an increase of 34%.
The key challenges faced by the Ministry in the period under review were
mainly because the ministry has been in existence for only one year and had
very little resources allocated to it, implying that a number of key activities
were not carried out
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World Tourism and Travel Council, 2012
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Statistical Abstract, 2012, Ministry of Tourism, Wildlife and Antiquities v 1.0
1.1
INTRODUCTION
Background
The Ministry of Tourism, Wildlife and Antiquities has now been in existence for
one year. The National Development Plan (2010/11-2014/15) recognizes the
Tourism Sector as one of the “Primary Growth Sectors of the economy”, that
directly creates employment, generates economic growth, provides investment
opportunities, brings in foreign exchange and creates market for local products
at source.
Vision
“Harnessing tourism, wildlife and cultural heritage as a primary growth sector
contributing to the transformation of the Ugandan society from a peasant to a
modern and prosperous Country”
Mission
“Develop and promote tourism, wildlife and heritage resources of Uganda into a
highly competitive and preferred tourist destination, with accelerated sector
contribution to the national economy”
Mandate
The sector has 3 major focal subsectors: tourism, wildlife conservation and
heritage.
The Tourism Development sub-sector is guided by the National Tourism Policy
2003 whose aim is to ensure “the development of sustainable quality tourism
that is culturally and socially acceptable, ecologically friendly, environmentally
sustainable, and economically viable”.
The Museums and Monuments sub-sector derives its mandate from the 1995
Constitution of Republic of Uganda under the National objectives and directive
principles of State policy XXV and Article 189 (10) and is guided by 1967
Historical Monuments Act and its 1977 amendment.
The Wildlife Conservation sub-sector derives its mandate from the 1995
Constitution of the Republic of Uganda under the National objectives and
directive principles of State policy XIII and XXVII, Article 189 (8) and (24)
schedule six. The sub sector is guided by the Uganda Wildlife Policy 1999;
Uganda Wildlife Act cap 200 of 2000 and The Game (Preservation and Control)
Act Cap 198 of 2000.
The Ministry is divided into four Departments namely: Tourism Development,
Wildlife Conservation, Museums & Monuments, and Finance and
Administration (F&A).
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Ministry of Tourism, Wildlife and Antiquities Organisational chart
Minister
Minister of State
Permanent Secretary
Director of Tourism, Wildlife and Antiquities Commissioner Tourism Development Commissione
r Wildlife Conservation Uganda Wildlife Education Centre
Uganda Tourism Board Uganda Wildlife Authority Uganda Wildlife Training Institute Hotel and Tourism Training Institute Commissioner Museums & Monuments
Policy Analysis and Planning Unit Undersecretary Finance & Administration Procuremen
t Unit Resource Center Internal Audit Human Resource 2 1.3 OVERVIEW OF PAST PERFORMANCE AND PLANNED ACTIVITIES
FOR 2011/12
Tourism in Uganda has been revitalised by the re-establishment of a fullyfledged stand alone Ministry in June 2011. This was after tourism was
designated as a primary growth sector in the 2010/11-2014/15 National
Development Plan (NDP). Tourism is a major vehicle for poverty eradication,
employment creation and quick earnings in foreign exchange.
Since June 2011, there has been a marked growth in terms of visitor arrivals,
conference business, and investments in the tourist accommodation facilities
including resurgence in the numbers of wildlife, which are all indicators of a
vibrant and dynamic sector reflecting a strong growth path.
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The tourism contribution to GDP earnings was at 9.0%3 for 2011 compared
to 7.6% in 2010 while the contribution of tourism to foreign exchange
increased from US$ 662m in 2010 to US$805m4 in 2011 representing
growth of 21%. The earnings are projected to increase to US$1.0bn in 2014
keeping all factors constant.
ii. Uganda received 1,151,000 visitor arrivals in the year 2011 representing an
increase of 21.6% from 2010 (945,899) while park arrivals increased from
190,000 in 2010 to 208,000 in 2011 representing growth of 9.4%. Equally,
Uganda Wildlife Education Centre (UWEC) received 263,000 visitors in
2011 compared to 250,747 visitors in 2010 representing a growth of 5%.
iii. The hotels and restaurant sector grew by an impressive 20.6% in FY
2011/12 which is a strong rebound from the decline of 0.7% in FY
2010/11. Tourism has recently gained very important momentum but has
not yet realised its full potential as a preferred tourism destination
Other international recognitions and accolades received in 2012 are listed
below. The country needs to take advantage of these by vigorously and
aggressively developing the country’s tourism products and engaging in more
effective promotion and marketing.
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World Tourism and Travel Council, 2012
Statistical Abstract, 2012, Ministry of Tourism, Wildlife and Antiquities 3 i. Uganda was recently voted as number one tourist destination for 2012
by Lonely Planet (the largest travel guide book and digital media publisher
in the world).
ii. Mt Rwenzori was voted among the top hiking places in Africa and
among the top 15 hiking spots in the world.
iii. Virunga volcanoes in south-western Uganda, was voted “A must see
place for 2012” among the 12 places one has to visit in their life time as
the only remaining home and sanctuary of the endangered mountain
gorillas in the world.
iv. Bwindi Impenetrable National Park was voted Africa’s number one
birding site by the African Bird club, ahead of South Africa’s Kruger
National Park and Cape Town’s ocean shores. The ranking also put
Murchison Falls National Park in ninth position among the top 10 birding
sites on the continent.
v. The New York Times Travel section Annual guide ranks Uganda among
the top 33 places in the world to visit.
vi. Uganda emerged Third best Exhibitor on the African Continent at the
ITB Berlin 2012, and was honoured with a Certificate and Trophy of
Third Best Exhibitor in the category AFRICA by the Cologne Business
School Best Exhibitor Award ahead of Kenya, Tanzania, Egypt, South
Africa, the traditional tourist big ‘boys’, Several contracts were signed
with the international tour operators.
In addition, Uganda is becoming a preferred events and conference destination
as evidenced by the recently hosted 126th Inter Parliamentary Union (IPU)
Assembly in April 2012, and the General Assembly and Congress of
international Sports Council of 134 countries hosted by the Ministry of Defense
in May 2012.
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Budget Performance of the Ministry
The ministry received Shs. 8.855bn out of Shs. 10.807bn representing a
budget performance of 82%. The wage, non wage and development
performed at 94.2%, 99.9% and 64.8% respectively.
1.5 Achievements
1.5.1 Policies, regulations and governance
Whereas tourism is developing at a fast rate, the sector needs to be guided by
necessary policies and regulations. The final National Wildlife Policy and the
bills establishing the Hotel and Tourism Training Institute (HTTI), Uganda
Wildlife Research and Training Institute (UWRTI) and that of Uganda Wildlife
Education Centre (UWEC) are ready for submission to Cabinet. The Tourism
regulations on standards for accommodations, restaurants, tour operators and
tour guides were finalised and now awaiting gazetting. Guidelines on oil
exploration were developed for proper monitoring as well as those for revenue
sharing with communities around the protected areas. Consultations on the
first Museum and Monument policy have been finalized and is ready for
discussion at top management of the ministry for clearance.
Another major milestone during the financial year was the inauguration of
Uganda Tourism police for security and safety of tourists and major attraction
sites including hotels and tourist attraction sites. The Uganda Wildlife
5 Authority (UWA) Board of Trustees was appointed and inaugurated to handle
governance issues in UWA which had been a major concern in the past.
The Ministry, working together with the development partners has embarked
on a comprehensive Tourism Sector Review and as a first step a Rapid
Situation Assessment study has been carried out with the support from World
Bank and DFID to inform the formulation of the Tourism master plan in line
with the National Development Plan. The formulation of the Tourism Master
Plan will be supported by UNDP and UNWTO. The Amendments to the Uganda
Wildlife Act have been initiated and a zero draft amendment bill is now
available for consultations.
1.5.2 Promotion and Marketing
The visibility of Uganda as a preferred tourist destination in key source
markets is still limited. In the short run, the focus will be on the production of
multi-lingual promotional DVDs, tourist maps, attraction brochures and
attending international tourism fairs. The Ministry participated in the World
Travel Market in London, Fitur in Spain, ITB in Berlin, and Rio +20
conferences in Brazil. The Ministry organized the World Tourism Day
celebrations in Gulu.
General Moses Ali, 3rd Deputy Prime Minister flanked by Prof. E. Kamuntu and the
tourism fraternity matching during World Tourism Day Celebrations in Gulu.
6 Hon. Agnes Egunyu Akiror Minister of State for Tourism and Hon Betty Bigombe
inspecting the exhibitions during the World Tourism Day celebrations
Prof. Ephraim Kamuntu, former Minister of Tourism Wildlife and Antiquities receiving
an award for Uganda being the Third best Exhibitor on the African Continent at the ITB
Berlin 2012. 1.5.3 Tourism Investment and Product development
Uganda’s tourism product offer does not match her natural and cultural
resources. Product development efforts should primarily focus on enhancing
the experience of tourists with a natural affinity for Uganda.
7 Therefore, Uganda must act quickly to close the gap with better diversified
regional competitors. During the FY 2011/12 new tourism products were
launched including the Northern Uganda Slave trade trail which includes sites
like Fort Partiko, Pabbo, Guruguru, Wadelai and Dufile; Rock Art paintings
trail with sites at Nyero, Mukongoro, Kakoro, Komuge, Dolwe, Kapir. These are
being prepared for nomination on the UNESCO World Heritage list.
Memorial sites
Signpost at the turn off to Balonyo site
Balonyo Monument
Slave trade Sites; Sir Samuel Bakers Fort Patiko / Emin Pashas Fort Wadelayi
8 Lolwe island rock-paintings
Tourist admiring paintings in the rock shelter
A new product known as Memorial Sites in post conflict areas was launched in
Northern Uganda, at Balonyo massacre site, Aboke girls, Pabbo IDP camp site
and Lokude Massacre site. The Batwa tourism trail was also recently launched
in Kisoro.
1.5.4 Management of National Parks and Conservation
Uganda’s tourism largely depends on natural-based resources base and it is
therefore critical to protect the natural resource base. In the 1960s, Uganda’s
National Parks were among the most visited in Africa. They then faded into
obscurity during the decades of insecurity and mass poaching that followed.
The 1990s saw a resurrection of nature tourism, with gorilla tracking opening
in 1993. However in parks such as Queen Elizabeth National Park (RMNP),
Kidepo Valley National Park, and Murchison Falls National Park, periodic
human wildlife conflicts are still a big problem from both sides- Human and
Wildlife.
During the FY 2011/12, 29 Km of trenches were excavated in Murchison Falls
Conservation area, and 21 km in Queen Elizabeth Conservation area to control
problem animals. We have arrested and prosecuted 132 persons for various
offences including: poaching, illegal fishing, pit sawing, and grazing of animals
in protected areas.
9 Community members digging a human/wildlife conflict prevention trench
Four baby chimpanzees were rescued in Southern Sudan in July 2011 and
were transferred to the Chimpanzee Sanctuary Wildlife Conservation Trust
(CSWCT). In addition, more than 50,000 Ugandans have been educated in
conservation and wildlife related matters.
1.5.5 Capacity building, Accommodation and hospitality registration and
Coordination:
Uganda is repositioning itself as the region’s MICE destination (Meetings,
Incentives, Conferences and Events) because of its central location, stability
and increasing influence in the economic and political sphere in the region. The
country has also provided incentives to support the growth of the MICE
industry; it has hosted and continues to attract a significant number of
international and regional meetings.
The Ministry trained 20 hotel assessors in grading and classification of the
hospitality facilities under the auspices of the East African Community (EAC).
Once they are certified, grading of hospitality facilities will commence and will
be able to grade and classify accommodation and restaurants in the country.
A total of 106 hotel personnel were trained in various disciplines including
Food Production, Housekeeping, Front desk operations and Food and
Beverages preparation. 60 tour guides were trained in customer care.
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Under research and coordination, the following were accomplished: A database
of all accommodation facilities in the country was established; an expenditure
and motivation survey was carried out.
1.5.7 Tourism Infrastructure:
Tourism is a cross-cutting industry whose actions and performance is affected
by other sectors in its value chain. The competitiveness of the sector relies on
the performance of other sectors
In conjunction with Competitive Investment Climate Secretariat (CICS) and the
private sector, a list of key tourism roads to be worked on has been submitted
to MFPED, Ministry of Works and Transport and Uganda National Roads
Authority (UNRA) for consideration. Government is in advanced stages of
finalizing funding for the following tourism priority road projects5:
i) Rukungiri-Kihihi-Kanungu-Ishasha (74 kms)
ii) Kyenjojo (Kabwoya)-Hoima – Masindi- Kigumba (137 km)
iii) Ishasha-Katunguru (88.0 kms)
iv) Kabale-Bunyonyi (6.0 kms)
Construction on the following roads is continuing while others will start:
· Kampala-Entebbe Expressway (51km);
· Fort-Portal-Bundibugyo (104km);
· Kabale-Kisoro-Bunagana/Kyanika (101km);
· Ishaka-Kagamba (35.4km);
· Kalangala Infrastructure Project.
· Atiak-Adjumani-Moyo-Afoji (104.0 kms)
A proposal to extend electricity to all Protected Areas has been prepared jointly
with Rural Electricity Agency (REA).
A dormitory at UWTI is under construction. The construction of Kabale
Museum was completed while Moroto Museum constructed with support of
French Embassy, was opened to the public and is now functional.
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Budget Speech, Financial Year 2012/13 11 The opening ceremony for Karamoja Museum
Inside the Karamoja museum
Concluded by the Minister for Karamoja affairs
Hon Janet Museveni on 7th-March 2012
The new Kabale Museum building
A multipurpose hall and kitchen under
construction at UWTI
1.6 Challenges
The Ministry of Tourism Wildlife and Antiquities after one year in existence
continues to face the following challenges. Most of the challenges revolve
around resource constraints:
(i) Inadequate staffing of the Ministry The small resource envelope for
marketing Uganda as a tourist destination
(ii) Limited tourism product development due to limited resources (Shs
(iii)Inadequate accommodation facilities within and outside the protected
areas
(iv) Low quality of service/standards in tourism sector
12 (v) Inadequate funding for the Hotel and Tourism Training Institute and
Uganda Wildlife Training Institute
(vi) Accumulated arrears due to membership financial obligations to
international agreements and treaties. These include Convention of
International Trade in Endangered Species of wild fauna and flora
(CITES), Lusaka Agreement, UNWTO and Convention of migratory
Species (CMS), International Union for Conservation of Nature (IUCN).
These among others have continued to affect the Ministry’s
performance at the international stage.
(vii) Inadequate resources to resettle communities residing in wildlife
protected areas
(viii) Human Wildlife Conflict mitigating measures
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Proposed interventions to mitigate challenges
Finalizing sector policies in the pipeline;
Constituting governing councils of training institutions;
Building the capacity of personnel in the tourism industry;
Tourism product development; Since the demand for cultural heritage is
increasing, there is need to develop tourism products based on the rich
cultural history and on the diverse traditions of the Ugandan people
hence the development of Heritage Trails that will enhance the value of
Bigo Bya Mugyenyi and Ntusi archeological Sites Nakaima tree, Rock art
sites of eastern Uganda, the slave trade routes and other historic sites in
the country.
Improving tourism infrastructure;
Extensive tourism promotion both at domestic and international level;
Mitigating conflicts between human and wildlife conflicts;
Promote Public Private Partnerships in product development;
Gazetting of historical sites and acquisition of land titles;
Redesign the museum displays into a modern display, digital (virtual
image) so as to capture the modern history and demands of the public
needs.
Prioritize spending of internally generated funds by statutory agencies to
fund critical un funded priorities.
Lobby for more funds from Government
Look out for Donor Support of the Subsector activities
Fill vacant positions in all the Ministry Departments to create a critical
mass of human resource base.
13 1.8 Strategies and priorities for 2012/13
The Ministry with a budget of UGX.11.143bn we shall be able to achieve the
following in the FY 2012/13:
• Formulating a sector Integrated Master Plan. The last effort in this
exercise was done in 1993 and reviewing the Tourism policy of 2003,
which have been the guiding documents in terms of policy.
• Amending the Wildlife Act and the Museums and Monument Act.
• Finalising the Museums and Monument policy
• Grading and classification of hotels and restaurants
• Participating in domestic and international tourism fairs
• Completing the construction of the dormitory at UWTI
• Office accommodation for the Ministry procured while planning for future
construction of our own home.
• Developing new tourism products especially cultural tourism
• Filling vacant posts in the Ministry and its affiliated institutions.
• Working with the Ministry of Works and UNRA to improve tourism roads
• Redesign the museum displays into a modern display, digital (virtual
image) so as to capture the modern history and demands of the public.
• Gazetting of historical sites and acquisition of land titles;
2.0 Uganda Wildlife Authority
2.1 Mandate
UWA is a semi autonomous government parastatal established under the 1996
Uganda Wildlife Statute that was amended in 2000 as Uganda Wildlife Act Cap
200. It is mandated to ensure sustainable management of wildlife resources
and supervise activities related to wildlife protected area management in
Uganda.
The organization is responsible for the management of 10 National Parks, 12
Wildlife Reserves and provides guidance for the management of 5 Community
Wildlife Areas and 13 Wildlife Sanctuaries. In addition UWA is responsible for
the management of wildlife outside Protected Areas.
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Achievement
UWA generated an income of Shs 40.2billions during the last financial
year of 2011/2012.
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The Board of Trustees was appointed in March 2012. This streamlined
and addressed a number of outstanding issues including low staff morale
which was tackled by approving salary increment across all cadres.
The development of the new General Management Plan for Queen
Elizabeth Protected Area (that consists of Queen Elizabeth National Park,
Kyambura Wildlife Reserve and Kigezi Wildlife Reserve) was completed
and the Plan presented to the new Board of Trustees for approval. By the
close of the FY the Planning Committee of the Board had recommended
the plan to the full Board for approval. The Plan aims at developing
Queen Elizabeth National Park as a prime tourism destination for
Uganda.
During the year, there was formation and operationalisation of UWA Staff
Savings and Credit Cooperative Society (SACCOs) that boosted the staff
motivation through access of soft low interest loans.
UWA’s visibility and credibility was enhanced by branding of Entebbe
International Airport and its active participation in the Inter-forces
Sports competition during which the staff scooped a number of
accolades. Procurement of new office, ceremonial and field uniform for all
staff further improved UWA’s corporate image.
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Visitation to the protected areas was sustained at the levels recorded in
the previous years. A total of 199,441 visitors were recorded in the
various protected area during the financial year 2011/2012, compared to
202,118 in 2010/2011. Detailed analysis show that foreign visitors to the
Protected Areas increased by 10% during the period. The total number of
foreign residents (Non foreign residents and Foreign) visiting the parks
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increased from 93,601 in 2010/11 to 103,416 in 2011/12, representing
a 10% increase.
In a bid to increase visitor numbers in the PAs, new tourism products
and facilities which included the Batwa trail, experiential tourism in
banded mangoose, predator tracking, wildlife census and birding trails in
Semliki and Murchison were developed during the year.
Launch of Batwa Trail by the former Hon. Minister of Tourism Wildlife and Antiquities
Prof. Ephraim Kamuntu
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UWA developed strong partnerships with USAID Star, US Park and
Forest Services, Rotary International, Bird Guides Association, Wildlife
Conservation Society, Uganda Conservation Foundation, Makerere
University, Association of Tour Operators to build skills and Capacity of
our staff and enhance the positive image of the institution.
Tariff structure for UWA services and products was reviewed and
implemented leading to increased revenue from internally generated
funds.
UWA Re-developed and re-launched its website to convey more
information and create a dynamic outlook and meet the information
needs of customers. This was done with support from USAID- Star. The
refurbished website contains detailed information on the parks and
includes all the major social net working software.
Three additional Gorilla groups for tourism (Oruzogo, Kahungye &
Busingye) in Bwindi impenetrable National park were habituated and
availed for tourism. This increased availability of gorilla permits and
revenue for UWA.
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UWA sponsored a number of training programmes for staff in the area of
customer service (all wardens) as well as individual trainings in various
disciplines. Uganda Conservation Foundation (UCF) partnered with UWA
to bring Officers from UK Marines who trained 30 rangers in marine
operations and rescue.
With support from Tullow Oil (Uganda), an 18.5km tourist track (Tebito
track) was constructed to provide an alternative game drive route along
the northern bank in Murchison falls national park to easily access ‘ Top
of the Falls’. This attracted more visitors to the park.
Launch of Tebito Top of The Falls Track in Murchison Falls National Park by former Hon. Minister of
Tourism Wildlife and Antiquities Prof. Ephraim Kamuntu
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With the discovery of oil in the Albertine rift much of which is in
protected areas, oil exploration guidelines were developed to guide such
activities in the affected parks.
Wide Area Network. All national parks were connected to a Wide Area
Network (WAN) to improve connectivity between the headquarters and
conservation areas.
Queen Elizabeth National Park former staff houses were renovated and
transformed into self catering units to improve visitor accommodation.
In 2011, a mountain gorilla census was conducted in Bwindi
Impenetrable National Park. DNA analysis is being carried out at Max
Planks Institute in Germany to provide UWA with the results of the
census.
Wildlife surveys conducted in Protected Areas continue to show increase
in wildlife populations for most animal species. Despite the surge in
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elephant poaching on the African continent generally results indicate
that elephant numbers are still going up in our Protected Areas.
A total 0f 26.5Km of elephant deterrent trenches were established in
Queen Elizabeth and Murchison Falls National Parks to prevent
elephants from leaving the national parks to destroy community gardens.
Control of human wildlife conflict -Elephant
trenches in Queen Elizabeth National Park
A completed trench Queen Elizabeth National park
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Seven blocks for staff (Ranger) accommodation were constructed and
commissioned in various conservation areas (3 in Queen Elizabeth
Conservation Area, 1 in Kibale Conservation Area and 3 in Murchison
Falls Conservation Area).
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Challenges
Poaching of wildlife especially due to illegal wildlife trade and bush meat.
This depletes animal populations and endangers the wildlife health
through life threatening snares.
Laid trap by poachers targeting animals in one of the protected area.
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Encroachment of National Park land by neighbouring communities
remained. The situation in East Madi Wildlife Reserve and Mt Elgon
National Park continued to pose challenges. Much of the encroachment
in protected areas is a result of local political interference in park land
related matters.
Limited manpower especially the rangers to conduct patrols against
poaching and encroachment. UWA requires an additional 1,000 new
rangers to address the current needs.
Human-wildlife conflicts remained a problem to the neighboring
communities. Crop raiding cases were reported by all communities
neighboring the parks.
The presence of land title –holders within some of the protected areas like
Katonga Wildlife Reserve, Kibale National Park and Karuma Wildlife
Reserve. This contributed to acrimonious relationships with the
communities.
The poor state of roads leading to our Protected Areas hence loss of
business to neighbouring countries that have good road networks. The
old fleet of vehicles that attracted high costs of repairs also posed a
challenge on park operations.
One of the Poor Roads in Murchison Falls National Park
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Oil and several other minerals were discovered in some of the Protected
Areas. Their exploration remains a challenge especially due to the
impacts they pose to the environment and the concerns of some of the
tourists who expect a pristine wilderness. We engaged NEMA and the
Petroleum Exploration and Production Department of the Ministry of
energy and mineral development on how best to exploit these resources
with minimal impact to the conservation areas.
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The ban by Ministry of Finance on purchase of strong 4WD vehicles by
Government Departments and agencies affected the operations of UWA.
It took us over one year to seek clearance to procure only six field
vehicles yet much of the fleet in protected areas is old and requires
replacement having been purchased in 2002/2003.
2.4 Planned activities for next financial year
• Branding of UWA PAs and signage
• Introducing a cashless (card system) system to improve revenue collection
and management from tourism and concession activities in protected areas.
• Development of new tourism products including; Hot air balloon, Canopy
walk, Night game drives, Board walk on RMNP, Top of the falls trail, Water
Rafting, Walking safaris and Birding.
• Construction of modern gates in Protected Areas.
• Development of Conservation Areas A fire management plans
• Construction of accommodation for staff (rangers) in different Protected
Areas
• Development of Strategic Plan 2013 – 2018
• Conduct community conservation education and awareness programmes
• Monitoring oil exploration activities.
• Preparation of General Management Plans for Murchison Falls National
Park, Bwindi and Mgahinga National Parks and Kidepo Valley National Park
• Demarcation of park boundaries in Murchison Falls National Park and East
Madi Wildlife Reserve.
• Procurement of field equipment for effective management of protected areas
including one helicopter and 11 field vehicles.
• Excavation of 25Km of elephant deterrent trenches in Queen Elizabeth,
Murchison Falls and Kibale National Parks to control problem animals.
• Wildlife translocation from Lake Mburo National Park to Katonga Wildlife
Reserve.
• Establishment of an Intelligence Unit for the Organization to counter
poaching and other illegal activities in protected areas.
3.0
Uganda Wildlife Education Centre
Uganda Wildlife Education Centre (UWEC) caries out Conservation Education
awareness, especially to the young generation, for the benefit of conserving the
country’s biodiversity. UWEC also carries out wildlife rescues and
20 rehabilitation of injured and confiscated wildlife. UWEC uses the rescued
wildlife as a conservation education tool for conservation of Uganda’s
threatened species.
UWEC serves a serene and a beautiful environment which is located at the fore
front of Lake Victoria, the largest fresh water lake in Africa. Coming over to
UWEC would be very ideal in terms of enjoying the beauty of Uganda as well
experiencing Ugandan wildlife practically.
Our Vision
To be the leading Centre in Biodiversity Conservation Education in Africa
Our Mission
Uganda Wildlife Education Centre exists to educate the public on conservation
of wildlife, with emphasis on the young generation, in partnership with
stakeholders
3.1 Mandate
Uganda Wildlife Education Centre is mandated by the government of Uganda
to:
• Carry out conservation education to the Ugandan public with emphasis on
the young generation
• Carry out rescue and rehabilitation of injured, confiscated, abandoned
and/or orphaned wildlife species
• Undertake captive breeding of endangered wildlife species with an aim of reintroducing them back to the wild
• Offer entertainment to visitors who learn about wildlife as they have fun at
the centre.
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Achievement
UWEC continued to be an active institutional member of the World
Association of Zoos and Aquaria (WAZA) as well as the African
Association of Zoos and Aquaria (PAAZAB) where the code of Ethics for
these organizations was followed and executed.
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During the year visitation increased by 24,490 (9.5%) to 282,139 from
257,649 in 2010/11. This was attributed to a successful education
program at the centre which creates experiences among the visitors.
Aggressive publicity exercised during the year also contributed to this
growth in visitation.
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Hosted Prince and Princess Akishino from Japan who were impressed by
the way wildlife conservation education and management is being carried
out at UWEC. The Uganda Wildlife Conservation Education project
funded by JICA and three zoos in Yokohama aimed at capacity building
for UWEC Educators and animal keepers, continued to run smoothly.
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Currently a total of 8 UWEC staff have gone for training in Japan and 9
Japanese experts have come to UWEC to pass on technologies in wildlife
management. This project is ongoing.
Prince and Princess Akishino
take a tour of the information centre at UWEC under the guidance of Mr. James
Musinguzi, the Ag. Executive Director
Mariko, a JICA volunteer, helps Dr. Noel
diagnose a rescued bird
Biza (on top) and Zara (below), the
lionesses that were donated by PWP,
take a rest on a hot day
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The Partnership with the Paradise Wildlife Park (PWP) in the UK went on
smoothly this year. This park donated two lionesses, Biza and Zara to
UWEC which have greatly contributed to visitor experiences. The park
continued to help UWEC with the funding of the meat for the two
lionesses in the 2011/2012 Financial Year.
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During the year, UWEC introduced new visitor products and services
including elephant walks, giraffe feeding, long stay volunteer program,
keeper for a day program, among others. These visitor programs were
aimed at boosting the revenue of the centre as we strive towards self
sustainability. In the year, we received 25 long stay volunteers who
contributed to the income of the centre.
Children enjoy a walk and interaction with
baby elephant, Hamukungu
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UWEC carried out successful conservation education activities in the
year 2011/2012 both on site and during outreach activities. Through the
mobile zoo presentations, UWEC officials moved with species of wildlife
including the lion and leopard to the various regions of Uganda. Millions
of Ugandans have had the opportunity to see these animals and be
educated about the importance of conserving the country’s biodiversity in
every region of the country except the North East.
23 Henry Kayondo, an animal keeper, encourages children to have a feel of the python Henry Kayondo (standing) takes time to educate the public about wildlife conservation during a mobile zoo presentation in Fort Portal town in July 2011 •
In May 2012, UWEC was fully endorsed by the African Association of
Zoos and Aquaria (PAAZAB) in recognition for outstanding involvement in
programs that are intended at mitigating the bush meat crisis in Uganda.
Through the outreach section, studies were carried out in areas
surrounding the Murchison Falls National Park to identify the species
involved, commonly used tools and the effects of the bush meat problem
to wildlife species and human populations. It was upon this background
that booklets, posters and a documentary on bush meat crisis were
produced and disseminated throughout the affected areas. Further, the
program was rolled out to schools and other communities and later
integrated
into
the
Bush
Meat
Crisis
Africa
website
(www.bushmeatcrisisafrica.com), which was officially launched at a
conference held in South Africa.
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204 African Gray parrots that had been confiscated from illegal traders
in January 2011 were released back into the wild after a successful
seven-month rehabilitation program at the Uganda Wildlife Education
Centre, in partnership with Uganda Wildlife Authority and the World
Parrot Trust. This achievement was broadcast worldwide and the World
Parrot Trust has recognized UWEC as a success story and centre of
excellence on the rehabilitation of African Gray parrots in the world.
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5 new species of wild animals were introduced to enhance visitor
experiences. These included a baby elephant rescued from Queen
Elizabeth National Park. Other animals included hartebeests, topis,
elands, jackals. There were notably other rescues which included
pythons. A total of 56 individual animals were rescued from the different
regions of Uganda.
24 o Visitors’ experience at the UWEC has been boosted following the
completion of the giraffe and rhino training. For a small additional
fee, a visitor can participate in the feeding of these animals.
Further, children can interact up, close and candid with the baby
elephant and live to tell the story.
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A number of Conservation Education materials were produced. These
included:
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2000 bush-meat conservation booklets
4 Newsletters
Bush meat posters
UWEC Big 7 Animals posters
DVD on parrot release
Exhibit panels with animal facts put in place
Emergency and signage put in place.
Medicinal plant booklet
Peek-a-book (hands on resource book for teaching about the Giraffes)
FUWEC Day
As a way of improving UWEC sustainability, we celebrated the Friends of
UWEC Day (FUWEC) which was successful. A number of corporate
companies and individuals enrolled and made financial contribution to
UWEC. Some of them include Equity Bank, Gold Trust Bank among
others.
3.3
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Challenges
Lack of a Law establishing UWEC as a statutory Body
UWEC still operates as a Trust. And not a statutory body as a result of
lack of the enabling law establishing UWEC as a statutory body. This has
led to UWEC missing some opportunities including funding by
Government. The first Parliamentary Council has drafted the Bill which
is about to be presented to Cabinet.
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Inadequate Funding
Out of the 365,000,000 Uganda shillings promised to UWEC for Capital
Development and Wage subvention, UWEC got only 208,056,000Uganda
shillings in the Financial Year 2011/2012. This affected our activities.
As a result, UWEC has got under-developed recreation facilities to cater
for the entire family. Also, inadequate funding for advertising, marketing
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and general awareness about UWEC, its products and services. A good
number of people still think about the centre as the old, dilapidated zoo
of the 70’s and 80’s
Poor public interest in wildlife and the need for aggressive biodiversity
conservation Education.
Escalating worldwide economic downturn. This led to donor fatigue. Most
of our funding proposals we made were not funded.
3.4 Planned activities for next financial year
1. Feasibility Studies for the Satellite Conservation Education Centres in
the different regions of Uganda
2. Construction of the floating pier restaurant and docking area in Lake
Victoria at UWEC and improvement of the 200m Beach line at UWEC
3. Northern Uganda Children’s Rhino Camp
4. Animal acquisition, especially cheetah
5. Friends of UWEC day – February
6. Establishment of a Tourism circuit in Entebbe
7. Completion of construction of the Baboon exhibit for more visitor
experiences at UWEC
8. Completion of construction of two guest bandas for income generation
9. Construction of an elephant holding and exhibit
10.
Sustained Conservation Education Program, both onsite and in
schools and communities.
4.0 Uganda Tourism Board
4.1
Mandate
To promote and popularize Uganda as a viable holiday destination both
locally and internationally in order to:
1. Increase the contribution of tourism earnings and GDP
2. Improve Uganda's competitiveness as an international tourism
destination
3. Increase Uganda's share of Africa's and World tourism market.
4.2
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Achievements
20,000 assorted promotional materials were distributed through
missions and international exhibitions and to tour operators. 2000 flyers
and stickers were distributed in the UK. 1000 flyers in Canada, 500
materials sent to the Ugandan high commission in UK. 1000 flyers and
stickers were distributed in Japan and 500 were distributed domestically
during world tourism day. A 1000maps, 1000 dvds and 700 copies of
destination Uganda during the world travel market. 300 assorted
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promotional items were distributed during the Nile Gold Jazz Safari.2000
materials were also given to the canadian tour agents crew for
distribution in Canada
Participation in 3 international exhibitions. British Bird Watching Rutland London 19th to 21st August 2011 show casing over 1000
different bird species and 7 tour companies participated, World Travel
Market London 7th – 10th November 2011 Uganda was showcased as an
attractive destination, 15 tour operators participated as well as UWA and
CAA and ITB Berlin exhibition where we won the award of 3rd best
exhibitor.13 Tour companies participated as well as CAA and UWA. UTB
also engaged a PR firm for the first time with support from UWA.A press
conference was also held for several international media and tour
operators.
Ugandan stall at ITB Berlin exhibition, 2012
27 AUTO Chairman, Mr. Boniface Byamukama flanked by staff of UTB
painting a zebra crossing during the World Tourism Day Celebrations in
Gulu
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Participation in domestic and regional fairs and exhibitions and fairs.
Karibu Fair 8th-11th June 2012 in Arusha aim of creating awareness of
our Tourism Products to the people of the East African Region. A cocktail
was organised with Presentations on Uganda at the stand and Five Tour
Operators also exhibited and sold their tour packages to the visitors.
UTB supported domestic tourism activities through sponsorship of the
Annual Nile Gold Jazz Safari at Serena Kampala Hotel on 7th October
2011 which improved the tourism image by running adverts and
displaying banners as well as distributing promotional materials.UTB
also contributed and participated in the launch of the Batwa Trail
organised by UWA
Participated in CISM & ALFS conference organized by Uganda Peoples
Defense Force, where 600 promotional DVDs were distributed with
several other assorted promotional materials.
Participated in Makerere University Business School & Protea exhibitions
where over 200 promotional materials were distributed. UTB also
partnered with USAID-STAR in organising the Media awards on 16th
september 2011to recognize the media for a job well done in reporting on
tourism issues
Organisation a Familiarization Trip for Canadian Tour Agents 0n 3-6th
November 2011. with the aim of increasing the number of Canadians
visiting the country through their travel agents
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UTB organised one domestic event, celebration of the World tourism day
in Gulu on 27th September 2011
2 workshops were organised with stakeholders to validate the marketing
strategy before adoption on a national level. 2 meetings were organised,1
meeting with stakeholders to discuss the development of a birding
website and another meeting was held with tour operators to prepare for
the exhibition.
Research and development of marine tourism around the areas of
L.Kyoga and L. Albert undertaken. Research and data collection
necessary for the formulation of project proposals for possible NORAD
funding. Areas where data was collected include included Mt. Elgon and
Mt. Ruwenzori Conservation areas and a draft concept note has been
prepared.
Conducted Field work in Budongo and Bugamba Forest reserves to feed
into the resource mobilization drive and product development process.
Exploratory study on the Tourism development Levy undertaken.
A workshop was organised in conjunction with Ministry of Justice and
constitutional to review the Tourism Regulations 2011. 4 working days
were spent reviewing each of the following regulations 1.The Uganda
Tourism (Hotel Accommodation) Regulations, 2011.2. The Uganda
Tourism (Registration and licensing of Tourist Accommodation )
Regulations,
2011.3.The
Uganda
Tourism
(Classification
of
Accommodation Facilities and Restaurants ) Regulations, 2011.4.The
Uganda Tourism (Tour package ) Regulations, 20115.The Uganda
Tourism (Tourist Guide ) Regulations, 2011.7. Guide Lines on Tour
Operators and Travel Agents Licenses, 2011.
The Tour and Accommodation Facilities Regulations were validated in a
workshop held with the Ministry of Tourism and other key stakeholders.
Two staff where facilitated to attend the hotel assessor's training in Jinja
orgainsed by Ministry of Tourism.50 tourist facilities were inspected and
13 new tourist businesses registered
Validated the findings and recommendations of Capacity Assessment
Study Report for six selected Tourism Associations and key support
Institutions.
Produced a promotional DVD for marketing Uganda’s tourism products.
Two thousand copies of the DVD were distributed to the delegates at the
recently held the Inter Parliamentary Union Conference.
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Participated in UN Rio +20 were UTB showcased Uganda’s Eco Tourism
potential to both the UN delegates and the public. Over 2000 DVDs were
distributed as well as over 2500 assorted promotional literature giving
UTB a chance to tap into the EcoTourism niche which is growing at a
high rate.
Review of Existing Documentation in the Tourism Sector. The main of the
study was to catalogue what has been done to avoid duplication of
interventions in the sector. The documents reviewed in this study have
included a total of 56 physical and virtual documents with the following
subject areas: plans, evaluations, national Plans (Macro & Sector plans),
research, and policy, legal and regulatory frameworks among others.
The first Technical Advisory committee meeting was held in May, the
committee reviewed the Value Chain Analysis Report, the Capacity
Assessment Report and the Seven wonders concept note.
Held a capacity building training in the Business call to Action Initiative
for the Project Technical Team and other stakeholders. The Business Call
to Action challenges companies to develop innovative business models
that achieve commercial success and development outcomes and there is
need for such initiatives to be applied to the tourism sector.
Short listed consultants for the strategic plan and Monitoring
&Evaluation Framework for UTB and this will help UTB align its strategic
goals with the sector priorities and programmes
4.3 Challenges
• Limited resource envelope to attract qualified personnel
• Limited staffing to undertake the institutional mandate.
• Poorly motivated and skilled workforce.
• Inadequate funding to carry out key functions; International marketing,
regional and domestic tourism, Quality Assurance and Research.
• Delayed implementation of the Tourism Development Levy as a source
funding.
• Delayed release of funds which delayed implementation of the workplan.
4.4
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Planned activities for next financial year
1 site activation trip organised;
1,000 assorted promotional materials produced and
participate in 1 international trade fair and 1domestic fair
distributed;
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research in tourism visitor profile and expenditure, research on visitor
satisfaction and viability study on introduction of the Tourism
Development Levy
100 hospitality facilities and businesses inspected;
100 new tourist businesses registered;
50 hospitality facilities graded and classified;
purchase of office and ICT equipment
purchase of residential and office furniture and fittings
5.0 Hotel and Tourism Training Institute
5.1 Mandate
The object of the Institute as enshrined in statute No 14 that established the
Institute is to provide for studies and training in subjects relating to Tourism,
Hotel management and Catering.
For attainment of is object and with view of obtaining the highest level of
professional qualifications and standards the institute has the following
functions.
a. To organize and conduct courses in tourism, hotel management, and
catering and to make provision for advancement, transmission, and
preservation of knowledge.
b. To conduct examinations and grant certificates, diplomas and other
awards of the institute
c. And to as far as possible consult and cooperate with anybody or
organization in or outside Uganda having similar functions to those
prescribed by the act.
5.2 Achievements
Training
1. We conducted interviews and admitted new students in September and
April. Details are contained in the table below:
31 September Intake
COURSE
Diploma in Hotel Management
Diploma in Pastry and bakery
GOVERNMENT
30
25
PRIVATE
67
19
TOTAL
97
4
Diploma in Tourism
Management
Certificate in hotel operations
14
6
20
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26
26
Total
69
118
187
April Intake
COURSE
Certificate in Hotel operations
Certificate in Tour guiding and Driving
Total
PRIVATE
49
07
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2. 128 students were placed for industrial training in various hotels across
the country.
3. We conducted training for 61 youths under non- formal training of
Ministry of Education and sports.
4. We successfully conducted end of semester examinations in Nov/Dec
2011 and May/June 2012
5. We rented two hostels in place of one we had lost from southern Nyanza.
6. We conducted study tours to three National parks and two ecotourism
sites.
7. We successfully held guild elections and new students’ guild leadership
was sworn in and assumed office on 19th March.
Administration
1. In compliance with financial management requirements the Institute had
its books of accounts audited by the Auditor general and submitted
Audited accounts to the ITSC and the Ministry of Tourism Wildlife and
Heritage.
2. Valuation of Institute assets was carried out.
3. Two instructors one for Housekeeping and the other for Pastry and
Bakery were recruited.
32 4. We received 24 computers from Ministry of Tourism Wildlife and
Heritage.
5. Statement of financial implications was submitted to the ministry.
6. We also hosted the training for East African Hotel Assessors Uganda
Chapter and the accountability has been submitted to the Ministry.
5.3
Challenges
1. Inadequate government funding.
2. High debt burden of over 800,000,000Ugx.
3. Out of 103 staff only four are on government pay roll presenting a very
high unmanageable wage bill leading to delayed salaries, low staff
motivation and output.
4. Inadequate classroom furniture
5. Lack of a library and computer lab
6. Lack of industry specific computer programmes for training.
7. Lack of students’, human resource, and financial management computer
programmes.
8. Old dilapidated application hotel presenting and big mismatch between
required training and training facility.
9. State of the hotel building translates into very high maintenance costs.
10. Absence of a perimeter fence presents a security challenge.
11. Very old intercom system in the hotel
12. Lack of a training vehicle for tourism students
13. Lack students’ welfare facilities which translate into high hostel rental
expenses and associated overhead costs.
14. Old vehicles with high maintenance costs.
15. Lack of offices and computers for instructors.
5.4
Planned activities for next financial year
¾ Streamlining of the marketing function
¾ Source for residential Seminars and workshops from NGOS, Government
Ministries and Agencies
i) Generate Institute promotional and public relations events.
ii) Government and cooperate events
iii) Increase outside catering
¾ Start Short Evening courses of 1wk to 3 months
i) Open a confectionary and coffee shop in Jinja town.
33 ii) Open a laundry outlet in Jinja town
iii) Start commercial cleaning services
6.0 Uganda Wildlife and Training Institute
6.1 Introduction Vision
To be the leading wildlife research and training institute in Africa that offers
exceptionally high quality professional services.
Mission
To provide professional human resource, undertake research and provide
consultancy services for sustainable wildlife resource Management.
Mandate
The institute is mandated to provide research, training and consultancy
services in the wildlife sector.
6.2 Achievement
• Graduated students from 2000 – 2011 as shown in the table below.
SUMMARY OF THE GRADUANDS YEAR OF
COMPLETION
2000-2001
2001-2003
2002-2004
2003-2005
2004-2006
2005-2007
2006-2008
2007-2009
2008-2010
2009-2011
TOTAL
CWM
DWM
23
29
36
5
3
3
6
4
106
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CWT
39 11 1
13 33 33 25 7
155 7
DWT
M
F
TOTAL
1
5
6
23
21
28
30
8
3
12
30
33
33
226
8
8
9
3
3
4
6
7
8
48
23
29
36
39
11
6
16
36
40
41
276
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CURRENT ENROLMENT YEAR BOYS TOTAL
YEAR ONE 21 47 68
YEAR TWO 6 34 40
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GILRS 27 81 108
UWTI graduates have been able to attain higher education in various
Universities and majority of them on government sponsorship
Multipurpose hall and the kitchen were constructed
The dormitory for boys is still under construction at the wall plate stage.
Some UWTI students have attained prominent positions with UWA, NFA,
NEMA, vermin control departments and Tour Operators.
Some of the existing students have been retained for UWTI internal
capacity building as field officers.
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6.3 Challenges
The Institute is inadequately staffed
Lack of a computer laboratory for training
Lack of accommodation for both students and staff
Lack of transport means for the Institute
Inadequate funding to provide practical skills to students, and
equipment used in the laboratory.
UWTI is located in place that is far away from where services are
accessible
Lack of a staff development plan
The UWTI curriculum is outdated and needs to be revised
The law establishing UWTI is not in place
Lack of a title for the land where the Institute is located
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6.4 Planned activities next financial year
Industrial training of students
Completion of the boys dormitory
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35 7.0 Ngamba Island: Chimpanzee Sanctuary & Wildlife Conservation
Trust
7.1 Vision
Africa’s chimpanzee populations are appreciated and valued by the public,
secure in their natural habitat and no longer threatened.
Mission
To promote the understanding, appreciation and conservation of chimpanzees
and their habitats in particular and wildlife in general
Objectives
1) Provide sanctuary to rescued chimpanzees
2) Promote conservation of wild chimpanzee populations and habitats
3) Increase public appreciation and understanding of chimpanzee and
environmental conservation
4) Identify &mobilize resources for chimpanzee focused environmental
Conservation
5) Increase effectiveness and efficiency of CSWCT
7.2 Achievements
Animal Welfare
• Good operational sanctuary that is exemplary and sets the standards in
Africa. In 2011, the sanctuary operations got the nod from Global
Federation of Animal Sanctuaries (GFAS) by awarding the Sanctuary and
one of its staff, the Head Caregiver, Mr Stany Nyandwi with the
“Sanctuary Excellence” Award.
• The forty-four chimpanzees in our care are all healthy.
• Acquired equipment for enhancing the health of the chimpanzees. This
included the blood machine used during the health checks, and a
microscope to support routine monitoring of chimpanzee health.
• Rescued four chimpanzees from southern Sudan after a tipoff from a
tour operator.
• Baron and Afrika, the infants who arrived at the sanctuary at the end of
2008 were successfully Integrated in September 2011
• We received 2 veterinary volunteers who underwent training. 3
international vets, over 10 local vets, 5 vet interns were trained in
Wildlife management
36 PASA Veterinary Workshop
CSWCT also had the pleasure of hosting the2011 Pan African Sanctuary
Alliance (PASA) Veterinary workshop and the practical training of nearly 50
veterinarians was done on Ngamba
Infrastructure and equipment
Maintained our existing infrastructure and constructed another store for better
storage of human and Chimp food.
PES
• 45 villages have joined the scheme, so far signing 234 agreements to
conserve 665ha of forest
• Reforest 122ha of degraded forest. Overall, there is considerable interest
to engage in reforestation activities.
• The project engaged private tree nurseries to raise 44,000 seedlings for
reforestation. So far, the project has delivered 11,930 for
September/October planting season in 3 sub counties
• In partnership with Darwin Initiatives through IIED, we carried out forest
management planning and community monitoring.
• Nature Harness Initiative (NAHI) collected information for drawing forest
management plans for relatively intact forests existing in the project
area.
• The monitors have participated in two rescues that involved trapped
chimpanzees in Hoima District, western Uganda.
• In Kiryanga sub-county, the monitors have continued to sensitize the
community members about the value of forest conservation
A Chimpanzee being rescued
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The habitat monitors also received several trainings to equip them with
the necessary knowledge to help them carry out their work well.
Achievements attained by this group include;
- They Raised 18,000 seedlings for forest restoration and a means of livelihood
Improvement
- Carried out sensitizations about forest conservation in their areas of
operation
- Preparing to construct an office block to ensure sustainability
- Built more than 70 energy saving stoves for the communities
Change My Community Conservation Education Program
Construction of Energy saving stoves
We taught pupils energy conservation techniques in western Uganda. As a
result, they constructed 120 Energy saving stoves in 120 homes; each home
has an average of nine members.
Children stand before a stove the constructed
A family plants a tree
Tree planting;
During our school out reaches, we gave tree seedlings to pupils to plant at their
various homes. Over 7,100 tree seedlings have been planted.
Reading and drawing days
We piloted reading and drawing days in one school in Kyabigambire subcounty. This activity gives students an opportunity to express themselves in
38 drawings to improve their artistic skills, using colouring pencils, water colours
and pencils.
Film shows on Human-Wildlife conflict
The shows are done both in schools and communities. Through these we
reached out to eight schools (Primary and secondary) with over 1,195 pupils.
Film shows in schools
Key conservation messages
With the help of Helen Bersacola a volunteer, we painted the walls of
Kyamaleera Wildlife Education Centre (KWEC) to educate the public and school
groups that visit the centre about the solutions to human-wildlife conflicts.
Link up programme
In partnership with Aigas field centre-Scotland; we started implementation of a
Link up program of Ugandan schools with Scottish schools. The aim of this
program is to inspire young people, encourage Exchange of norms, customs,
knowledge and projects in regards to the environment around them.
Sustainable Living on Lake Victoria
School Gardens
Two school gardens for vegetables and fruits at two schools on Koome Island
were initiated as learning tools, income generating projects for the schools and
nutrition for the children.
39 Dental Clinic
CSWCT has partnered with Dr. Sherwin Shinn, a dentist of Worldwide Smiles
and his family for dental services to the neighbouring fishing villages
PASA Educators’ Workshop
In August CSWCT hosted the PASA educators’ workshop. Some of the activities
for the workshop were carried out at Ngamba Island and in our field program
in Hoima
Laugh with a Chimp launch at the National theatre
The theatre factory; a comedy group based at the National Theatre in Kampala
signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with CSWCT to promote
conservation through art.
Eco-Tourism
• In July 2011, we assumed all tourism operations formerly handled by
tour agents G&C/Wild Frontiers, ie, accommodation, boat transport and
bookings for Ngamba Island.
• Rambo, the 6 seat boat, has been on the lake from July and Mika, the 18
seat boat, is to begin operating in 2012 after new engines have been
installed.
Inside Ngamba Island Tents
40 Fundraising Events
• We held an ‘Open House’ day event in April at Ngamba Island with the
aim of getting the public familiar with CSWCT as we promote the Friends
of the Sanctuary program.
• We partnered with Sheraton Kampala Hotel to organize a ‘Chimpanzee
Children’s Christmas Carnival’ that took place on 4th December 2011 at
the Sheraton Gardens to raise funds for the electric fence at Ngamba
Island.
Marketing and Publicity
• Hosted tour operators for familiarization trips to the sanctuary
• Printed brochures and banners with marketing messages
• Updated all our social media Forums like Facebook, wildlife direct blog
and the website
• We run adverts in newspapers and travel magazines
Friends of the Sanctuary and Guardianship program
CSWCT relies on donations and grants. The ‘Friends of the Sanctuary ‘program
is a membership program that is open to individuals, institutions and
corporates. To become a friend you donate any amount of money according to
the categories that we have. Each category has standard benefits that include
plaques and free entry to the sanctuary among others.
Grants received
We received grants from the partners below;
1. Darwin Initiative
2. Disney Wildlife Conservation Fund (DWCF)
3. International Fund for Animal Welfare (IFAW)
4. Nature Harness Initiative (NAHI)
5. Private Sector Foundation.
6. Stumpe Foundation
Office block
Construction of CSWCT administrative office in Entebbe town that commenced
in December 2010 has been completed
41 Recruitment
This year we saw a number of changes in our organizational structure after
taking over business from G&C Tour operators, consequently, we recruited 6
new staff
Review of manuals
The Standard Operations Manual, Human Resource Manual, EMS manual and
Ngamba Island maintenance Schedule were reviewed to suit the different
changes in the organization over the years.
Achievements and Awards
• Stany Nyandwi received the Carole Noon Award for Sanctuary Excellence
from Global Federation of Animal Sanctuaries (GFAS) for his outstanding
contributions to the animal sanctuary field.
• Stany Nyandwi also received the Pan African Sanctuary Alliance (PASA)
Siddle Marsen Award
Membership
CSWCT has been accredited and has membership with both International and
National Organizations which include;
1. ISO 14001
2. Cleaner Production Centre
3. Pan African Sanctuary Alliance (PASA)
4. Global Environment Facility (GEF)
5. Uganda Wildlife Society (UWS)
6. Nature Uganda
7. Federation of Uganda Employers (FUE)
8. Wildlife Clubs of Uganda
9. Corporate Governance of Uganda
10. Uganda Export Promotion Board
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Challenges
Chimpanzee electric fence that has become weak over the years. Its
refurbishment will take effecting 2012 at a cost of USD 75,000 for the
first phase and USD 250,000 in total.
Increasing number of chimpanzees at the sanctuary
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Increasing loss of chimpanzee habitat in the wild, likely to increase the
number of human wildlife conflict cases
Limited resources for the sustainability of the project work
7.4 Planned activities for 2012/13
Our on-going projects will continue through 2012. We however hope to start
new projects which include;
1) Refurbishment of the chimpanzee electric fence
2) Review of a 5 year strategic plan (2013-2017)
3) Rolling out Change My Community conservation program to
communities that are neighbouring Ngamba Island Chimpanzee
Sanctuary.
4) Identifying new ways of resource mobilization for CSWCT
8.0
Bwindi and Mgahinga Conservation Trust
8.1 Mandate
BMCT is to provide long-term reliable support for projects promoting research
or conservation of biological diversity and sustainable use of natural resources
in the Mgahinga Gorilla National Park (MGNP) and Bwindi Impenetrable
National Park (BINP) while at the same time promoting the welfare of
neighboring communities. The area of operation is in the Bwindi Mgahinga
Conservation Area (BMCA) in the South Western Uganda.
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Achievement
Education and sensitization:
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8,000 A2 page calendars with conservation messages printed and
distributed to Schools, communities and partners.
50 sensitization meetings on conservation, sustainable water use,
sanitation and hygiene were held in communities around the 20 Schools
participating in Swarovski Water School Programme.
10,000 T-shirts branded with Swarovski Water School, BMCT Logos and
a “Water For Life” message were printed and distributed to learners and
teachers.
20 Water Sanitation and Hygiene (WASH) Clubs with a membership of
700 learners Formed and supported to become change agents in schools
and communities.
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17 Music, Dance and Drama (MDD) shows staged where 6,000 people
attended.
8 Radio Talk Shows were aired on FM radios that carried the messages
beyond the operational area.
9 sensitization meetings in Kabale and Kisoro districts to promote tree
planting in Bwindi Mgahinga Conservation Area(BMCA) landscape.
20 signposts erected for participating in Swarovski Water Schools
Programme.
5 sign posts erected for outstanding Tree Nursery Operators to enhance
visibility.
50 Community educators trained in Participatory Hygiene and Sanitation
Transformation (PHAST) methodology to spearhead sanitation awareness
in the communities.
b. Provision of Safe Water:
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Construction of a 58 tap stands Banyara Gravity Flow Scheme (BGFS)
covering 42.8 Km pipe lay out, with 4 reservoir tanks, 5 (1m³) break
pressure tanks that serve 17,000 people in Kayonza Sub County served
with safe water
Six rain water harvesting tanks (four 30m³ and two 20m³) constructed at
five schools and one in the community.
Six energy saving water boiling systems constructed at six schools
participating in the Swarovski Water Schools Programme
sustainability: 100 cluster Village Saving Loan Associations groups from
2,605 households with membership of 2,816 (1,341M 1,475F) members
formed, trained and saving. All the groups have completed their first
saving cycle and shared all their saving amounting to UGX 163,796,250).
c. Support to the Batwa:
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747 (380M, 367F) pupils in 38 schools in Kabale, Kisoro, and Kanungu
districts supported with uniforms and scholastic materials
27 acres of land purchased and allocated to 26 Batwa households in
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17 housing units (a 4 roomed main house, kitchen and pit latrine)
constructed for17 Batwa households.
13 rain water harvesting tanks of 2,000 litre water tanks constructed for
13 Batwa households
One a water spring protected for 11 households (4 Batwa 7 non Batwa) to
provide safe water.
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Resettlement package consisting of water containers, hoes, pangas and
axes to 17 resettled Batwa households.
34 sheep and 17 goats grant offered to 17 resettled households for
income enhancement and manure to improve soil fertility. 283 Batwa
households received seed and other planting materials to promote food
security.
3 workshops on domestic violence/conflict resolution, gender issues,
environment conservation and improved hygiene were conducted.
One Mutwa girl orphan child supported for her secondary school
education.
d. Increased tree coverage in Kabale Kanungu, and Kisoro districts:
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20 model Tree Nursery Farmers trained to manage tree nurseries as
enterprises.
531,418 seedlings raised by 20 farmers of which 375,800 were sold out
to tree growers at a subsidized average price of UGX 150 realizing an
income of UGX 56,370,000.
54.6 kgs of assorted seeds, 300 assorted tools, 250 kgs of potting bags
and 16m3 of mycorrhiza (pine soil) supplied to 20 tree nursery farmers.
20 farmers trained in fruit grafting for commercial purposes.
830 apple seedlings supplied to 20 farmers
2 exposure visits facilitated for 20 farmers to apple growers for hands on
training.
5 heifers farmers under Diocese of Muhabura were supplied with 5
heifers managed under send a cow basis.
20,000 calliandra seedlings raised by 10 farmers where 16,000 seedlings
were planted for fodder and band stabilization.
e. Partially funded a research on “The Costs and Benefits of the Multiple
Use Programme in BINP, South -Western Uganda: A study of local
people’s views and their implications”.
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8.3 Challenges
There is an overwhelming demand for water in the project area Price
changes
Impassable Road net works
Some Batwa still look for hand outs
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High absenteeism of Batwa children
Majority of the farmers raising seedlings did not plough back income from
nursery sales
8.4 Planned activities for next financial year
Support 50 livelihood & conservation community projects
Construct 20 latrines in schools under Water School Program
Carry out an impact study in BMCT working area
Construct 14 boiling systems in 14 schools under water school program
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