In Uganda, parliamentary committees have an active participatory role in the budget process. The budget cycle was amended to afford Parliament the opportunity to be involved in the budget process at an earlier stage. Members of Parliament participate in setting budget priorities through the Budget Consultative Workshop, Sector Working Groups and Sector Working Group retreats. Participation in budgeting for priorities is facilitated through sessional committees which also monitor the performance of the budget in line with priorities and budgeted figures.