Uganda is on the cusp of a significant digital revolution ahead of the launch of its first Digital Transformation Roadmap. The highly anticipated initiative, led by the Ministry of ICT and National Guidance (MoICT&NG) and the Ministry of Education & Sports, with support from the United Nations Development Program Uganda (UNDP) and Centenary Technology Services (Cente-Tech), is set to be unveiled on 17th August 2023 by Vice President H.E. Jessica Rose Epel Alupo.
Centenary Technology Services, is the technology company of Centenary Group.
According to a public statement released by the developers, “the Digital Transformation Roadmap represents a moment of pride and optimism for Uganda, as it aims to leverage digital technology as an equalizing force between rural and urban citizens”.
“With a strong focus on inclusivity and empowerment, the roadmap seeks to bridge the digital divide that has historically hindered opportunities for marginalized communities. By embracing the potential of digital technology, Uganda aims to empower individuals, businesses, and communities to participate fully in the digital economy and access essential services to improve livelihoods,” adds the statement.
In a statement, the Ministry of ICT Permanent Secretary, Dr. Aminah Zawedde, said the Roadmap’s launch “represents a moment of pride and optimism for our nation”.
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“With this transformative blueprint, we aim to create a Uganda where digital technology becomes a powerful equalizer between rural and urban citizens, leaving no one behind in our pursuit of progress and prosperity,” she said.
“The roadmap’s core focuses around the concept of inclusivity and empowerment, with special attention given to narrowing the digital divide that has historically hindered opportunities for those in remote and marginalized communities. By leveraging the potential of digital technology, the roadmap aims to empower individuals, businesses, and communities to partake fully in the digital economy and access essential services that can improve livelihoods,” the statement added.
The statement further said that the roadmap was in line with UNDP’s strategic intent of “creating a world in which digital technology is an empowering force for the people and the planet” and “through UNDP’s support, the nation is poised to unlock the vast possibilities of digital technology, fostering sustainable development and social progress that positively impacts both people and the environment”.