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This project aims to enhance Uganda\u2019s ICT policy and regulatory landscape, fostering the nation\u2019s ongoing transformation into a digitally empowered, innovative, and competitive society.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
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The Digital Uganda Vision (DUV) serves as a comprehensive national policy and strategic framework that revisits, integrates, and refines existing ICT strategies, policies, and plans into a unified direction for Uganda\u2019s digital development. By providing a coordinated approach to ICT project implementation, DUV seeks to align investments across sectors, ultimately improving Uganda\u2019s global ICT rankings and attracting investors. The Third National Development Plan (NDP III) aspires to elevate household incomes and enhance the quality of life for Ugandans, with a focus on inclusive development. This is achieved through the Human Rights-Based Approach (HRBA), emphasizing equality, non-discrimination, empowerment, participation, and attention to vulnerable groups.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
In 2019, Uganda was ranked 140th out of 162 countries in its progress on the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs)This project supports the implementation of SDG 9 (Building resilient infrastructure, promoting inclusive and sustainable industrialization, and fostering innovation) and aims to accelerate progress across other SDGs by driving digital transformation.<\/p>\n\n\n\n