Dairy Development Authority (DDA) is a statutory body which falls under Ministry of Agriculture, Animal Industry and Fisheries (MAAIF). It was established by the Dairy Industry Act, 1998 and was mandated to take up the regulatory and developmental functions of the Dairy Sector. Its operations in the Dairy Industry began on 1st June 2000.

DDA has 10-Member Board of Directors constituted by representatives of:

• Dairy farmers
• Dairy co-operatives
• Dairy processing companies
• Uganda Veterinary Association
• Dairy Traders
• Ministry of Agriculture Animal Industry and Fisheries
• Ministry of Finance Planning and Economic Development

The Authority is headed by the Executive Director, who is an ex-officio member of the Board

Vision

The Vision of DDA is to achieve a dynamic, regulated, profitable and sustainable dairy industry.

Mission

The Mission of DDA is to provide development and regulatory services that will ensure increased production and consumption of milk, sustainable and profitable dairy industry sector that will contribute to economic development and improved nutritional standards in Uganda.