On 16th June 2025, leaders from government, civil society, and community structures gathered at Vic Shelter Guest House, Iganga for the Eastern Region Post Budget Dialogue 2025.

Officially opened by Deputy CAO Iganga- Mr. Silver Onyait, the dialogue brought together representatives from Iganga, Bugiri, Tororo, and surrounding districts to reflect on the FY2025/26 national and district budgets.

Jointly organized by EADEN, PELUM Uganda and Caritas Uganda, the forum provided a vital platform for citizens, smallholder farmers, and local leaders to engage in discussions on budget transparency, agro-industrialization, climate resilience, and land governance.

Speakers emphasized the need for increased funding to local governments, inclusive participation, and stronger accountability in the management of public resources.

The dialogue concluded with a shared commitment to ensure that future budgets are more responsive to community priorities and that Uganda’s smallholder farmers remain central to the nation’s development agenda.