Recognizing the transformative potential of data, the Ugandan government, led by the Ministry of Information and Communications Technology and National Guidance (MoICT & NG), embarked on developing a National Data Strategy. This initiative involved a collaborative eort that saw technical expertise and support provided by UN Global Pulse Uganda, and UNDP on the other hand […]

Kampala, Uganda, 13 February 2024: Mastercard and the Uganda Ministry of ICT & National Guidance have today signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to accelerate digital transformation across the country. This collaboration marks a significant milestone in the implementation of the ‘Digital Uganda Vision’, aimed at driving socio-economic development, enhancing services, and driving financial inclusion. The […]

The Ministry of ICT & National Guidance, in collaboration with the Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA), convened the second Joint Coordination Committee (JCC) meeting for the UJ-Connect Project today at the National ICT Innovation Hub.  Dr. Aminah Zawedde, the Permanent Secretary of the Ministry of ICT & National Guidance, chaired the meeting, with participation from […]

Fostering the Artificial Intelligence Ecosystem in Uganda through GIZ’s Fair Forward Initiative

Cooperation in the field of Information and Communications Technologies

Provision of technical support in areas of telecommunications and data governance for Uganda

Provide consulting services, support technologies in improving its cyber security, connectivity and strengthen the Ugandan BPO and IT industry in Uganda

Cooperation in ICT to enhance deployment of e-government services, build capacity and promote cooperation of ICT companies for implementing e-government services

Implementing a project aimed to strengthen the ICT policy and regulatory environment of Uganda and enhance capacities for policy makers, industry, academia and key stakeholders to enable and boost digital transformation in the country.

Strengthening of the ecosystem for promoting ICT industry in Uganda and establishment of a growth model of the Ugandan ICT industry

To collaborate in areas that contribute to ICT development such as Telecommunications Management, emerging technologies, Digital transformation, BPO, Infrastructure Management, among others

Provision of AI related advisory and consultancy services to support the Ministry in leveraging the benefits of the 4th Industrial Revolution through joint projects and capacity building activities targeted at boosting the Innovation ecosystem

Supporting the development of next generation health applications and those with related scope

Cooperation in the fields of information and communication in accordance on the basis of the principles of equality, reciprocity and mutual benefit.

Collaborative Research to identify suitable approaches for improved service delivery

Creation of sustainable, scalable projects and initiatives which will leverage the usage of the innovation village to transform Uganda’s ICT Innovation landscape for socio-economic development in Uganda