More specifically UDPMF is set out to

1. To provide a Forum for informed evidence-based discussion of policy development and management in Uganda
2. To broaden and deepen the understanding of policy development process in the country among key stakeholders
3. Promote participatory policy development through inclusion of policy makers, implementers and beneficiaries, observers, academics and other stakeholders in the policy development and implementation process
4. Undertake policy research
5. Disseminate proceedings of discussion and research on policy development and implementation of potential users in central and local government, parliament, the business sector, NGOs, universities and other tertiary educational institutions, the media and among donors.
6. To lobby and advocate for different interest groups on matters that affect policy development and implementation;