Govt launches digital transformation roadmap

Vice President Maj (Rtd) Jessica Alupo (left), accompanied by other officials launch the digital transformation roadmap in Kampala on August 17, 2023. PHOTO/MICHAEL KAKUMIRIZI The government has launched a digital transformation roadmap with the commitment to anchor on technology to deliver the country into the much-desired modern society. The plan is also to harness the power of technology to bridge digital gaps, empower youth, and uplift marginalised communities. The roadmap presents an overarching vision for a well-connected Uganda that delivers opportunities and limits the risks while at the same time stipulating how the vision effectively be achieved over the next five-year phase of the implementation of the National Development Plan (NDPIII). Related Speaking during the launch of the roadmap, the Minister of ICT and National Guidance, Dr Chris Baryomunsi, described the development as the beginning of a journey that holds the potential to reshape “our nation’s future and bring about unprecedented progress.” “The digital transformation roadmap represents a bold vision for our nation’s future that is not just driven by technology, but one in which technology serves as the catalyst for sustainable development, economic growth, and improved livelihoods for all Ugandans,”he said. This roadmap has been developed with a […]

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