The Ministry plays a pivotal role in the co-ordination of development planning, mobilisation of public resources, and ensuring effective accountability for the use of such resources for the benefit of all Ugandans. Its mandate includes;
- Formulate policies that enhance stability and accelerate economic growth and development
- Plan and design strategies for rapid economic growth and transformation
- Mobilize domestic and external resources
- Ensure efficient allocation and utilisation of public funds
- Monitor and account for the utilisation of public resources