Core Mandate

The mandate of NPPOD involves:

• Monitoring and evaluation of projects and programs;
• Monitoring the implementation of long-term vision (V. 2050) and mid-term strategies (NST and equivalent strategies);
• Monitoring the progress of Imihigo and other National Resolutions and Commitments notably Umushyikirano Council (NUC), National Leadership Retreat (NLR), Presidential Pledges;
• Monitoring of global commitments including those in line with Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) and Africa Union Agenda 2063;

It consists of three directorates that work collectively for the benefit of the department, i.e:

1. Economic Cluster Directorate General:

• Objective: Oversee the progress of economic programs and projects to drive economic growth, enhance productivity, and support infrastructure development.
• Focus Areas: Agriculture, Private Sector Development and Youth Employment, Transport, Energy, Urbanization and Rural Settlement, Environment and Natural Resources.

2. Social Cluster Directorate General:

• Objective: Oversee social programs and projects aimed at improving citizens' quality of life, equity, and well-being.
• Focus Areas: Water and Sanitation, Social Protection, Health, Education, Sports and Culture.

3. Governance Cluster Directorate General:

• Objective: Oversee governance-related programs and projects to strengthen the rule of law, accountability, and effective public sector management.
• Focus Areas: Governance and Decentralization, Justice, Reconciliation, Law and Order (JRLO).

Key Functions of the Department 

The department is specifically responsible to:

• Monitor and report on the implementation of projects and programs. Produce detailed quarterly, semi-annual, and annual reports highlighting performance metrics, challenges, and recommendations;

• Facilitate collaboration across Government Institutions and provide technical support for project implementation and evaluation;

• Engage with the Agency in charge of Development of Local Governments to ensure the seamless implementation of Programs and Projects in Districts;

• Track and report on the progress toward the National Strategy for Transformation (NST) and the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) and Africa Union Agenda 2063 in partnership with institutions such as NISR and sector ministries;

• Coordinate mid-term reviews of the NST, Sector Strategic Plans (SSPs), and District Development Strategies (DDS);

• Organize stakeholder focused Country Program and Project Portfolio Reviews (CPPR) and monitor resolutions to fast-track implementation of different portfolios;

• Formulate strategies to enhance portfolio performance based on data-driven insights;

• Develop and coordinate the implementation of national M&E policies and regulatory frameworks. Ensure that programs and projects comply with established policies and regulations;

• Carry out field visits and use the findings to foster collaboration, learning, and adaptive management among stakeholders. Enhance decision-making processes by integrating M&E insights into policy and program planning.