This policy brief details the ongoing government policy of rationalization of its agencies and departments to reduce public wastage and duplication of resources.

The brief specifically focuses on the reversion of the NGO Bureau back to the Ministry of Internal Affairs as a department, analyzing both the justifications provided and the potential implications for civil society organizations in Uganda. It outlines key concerns including increased bureaucracy, potential securitization of the sector, and challenges related to international obligations under counter-terrorism financing frameworks.