Assessment of last-mile connectivity interventions in Uganda
Acknowledgements
Foreword
Foreword
Foreword
Abbreviations
Executive summary
1 Introduction
     1.1 Preamble
     1.2 Background
     1.3 Purpose and scope
     1.4 Assignment deliverables
     1.5 Methodology
2 Last-mile connectivity ecosystem in Uganda
     2.1 Institutional and regulatory framework
     2.2 The state of last-mile connectivity in Uganda
     2.3 Current landscape
     2.4 Challenges
     2.5 Key stakeholder profiles
3 Study results and findings
     3.1 Survey results
     3.2 Stakeholder interview findings
     3.3 SWOT analysis of last-mile connectivity in Uganda based on stakeholder responses
4 Framework and alternative approaches to sustainable last‑mile connectivity
     4.1 Alternative technologies for remote connectivity
     4.2 Project ideas for remote connectivity
     4.3 Consideration
5 Economically unviable areas in Uganda
     5.1 Introduction
     5.2 Characteristics of economically unviable areas
     5.3 Economically unviable areas
6 Investment prospects for extending last-mile Internet access to remote and rural areas in Uganda
     6.1 Introduction
     6.2 Investment opportunities
     6.3 Proposed sources of funds for bridging the digital divide in Uganda
     6.4 The role UCUSAF could play
     6.5 Considerations
7 Framework for non-State actor collaboration in last-mile connectivity for rural and remote areas in Uganda
     7.1 Documenting and updating the landscape
     7.2 Stakeholder mapping and engagement
     7.3 Partnership framework
     7.4 Multi-stakeholder platform
     7.5 Capacity building
     7.6 Funding and incentives
     7.7 Community engagement and empowerment
     7.8 Knowledge sharing and monitoring
     7.9 Sustainability
     7.10 Policy advocacy and regulatory support
     7.11 Adaptive management and continuous improvement
     7.12 Additional considerations
     7.13 Conclusion
8 Framework for collaboration between non-State actors and government for last-mile connectivity in rural and remote Uganda
     8.1 Joint planning and strategy development
     8.2 Stakeholder mapping and resource mapping
     8.3 Needs assessment and objectives alignment
     8.4 Regulatory environment
     8.5 Public–private partnerships
     8.6 Capacity building and knowledge sharing
     8.7 Risk management
     8.8 Sustainability strategies
     8.9 Monitoring and evaluation
     8.10 Considerations
9 Recommendations
Annex 1. Key informants
Annex 2. Stakeholder feedback
Annex 3. Images of interviews with stakeholders