​ Applying a three-pronged approach focused on the development of recommendations, capacity development and the implementation of pilot projects, the project contributes towards the implementation of a digitally empowered society and knowledge economy and to transform Uganda into a digitally enabled society that is innovative, productive, and competitive. Through its interventions, the project further seeks to assist in the development of internet connectivity in the country and the resiliency of such networks and boost related opportunities to contribute to sustainable social and economic development. The project also assists the Government of Uganda in strengthening the enabling ICT policy and regulatory environment and to contribute to making ICT services affordable and accessible for all Ugandans.

​Approach: ​​
The project is delivered under the following three components, which are mutually reinforcing:​ ​

Component 1 – Policy and strategy recommendations 
Component 2 – Cross-cutting capacity development 
Component 3 – Design and implementation of pilot projects and use cases to support the recommendations

​The policy and strategy recommendations are the following and will be organized under the pertinent DUV pillars: Digital Infrastructure and Connectivity
  (1) Recommendations on review of national broadband plan, including the monitoring and evaluation framework 
  (2) Recommendations on 5G and spectrum management strategy and implementation plan
​  (3) Recommendations on the development of international communication networks 
  (4) Recommendations on the development of national backbone transmission network, including data center strategy
  (5) Recommendations for last mile connectivity and infrastructure, including for rural and remote areas
  (6) Recommendations for big data development​
Digital Services
  (7) Recommendations on the development of telecommunication universal services in rural and remote areas and their diffusion in critical sectors, e.g. education.
Innovation and Entrepreneurship
  (8) Recommendations for Uganda’s ICT industry development policies, including on e-waste