The government of Uganda has done the following to facilitate the Tourism sector
- Government allocated 0.13% of total budget to the tourism sector in 2012/2013 financial year
- The government is working in effective partnership with the development partners and private sector to ensure tourism marketing, conservation and skills development
- The government has recommended a number of interventions necessary for development of the sector for instance; developing and reviewing all policies
- Creating a legal and regulatory framework for the sector and increasing the contribution of tourism to GDP and employment.
- Facilitating travel or distribution activities reach product consumers in different tourist destinations
- The government has promoted sustainable tourism in the country with a focus on cultural tourism, capacity development and awareness in conservation.
- Training of community guides, organized community groups that can provide equipment for rental to tourists who wish to partake of an activity in the area
- The government is encouraging the local media and NGO’s to become partners in the tourism awareness process at all levels of society in Uganda.
- Promote the involvement of the private sector in the provision of training.
- Encourage capacity building among the previously neglected small and medium tourism enterprises and emerging entrepreneurs.