Aminah Zawedde

@azawedde

Permanent Secretary, Ministry of ICT and National Guidance @MoICT_Ug and a Digital Transformation Expert

Uganda ict.go.ug Joined September 2011

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Aminah Zawedde @azawedde May 19, 2023

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Our vision as Government is to leverage ICTs to spur economic transformation & improve people’s lives. Technology per se will be of no or little consequence if it doesn’t translate into a better quality of life for our people.

#SDT2023

Aminah Zawedde @azawedde Oct 20

Today, we marked an important milestone in Uganda’s digital transformation with the launch of the National Data Strategy.

Data plays an important role in how we plan, make decisions and deliver services to our people.

Aminah Zawedde @azawedde Oct 15

I held discussions with a @KoicaUganda delegation led by Country Director Yongsu Yi on strengthening Uganda–South Korea cooperation in AI, digital infrastructure, ICT skills development and innovation.
#UgandaKorea

Aminah Zawedde @azawedde Oct 15

The Communication policy provides a framework to guide communication , ensuring that information shared with the public is timely, accurate, consistent and accessible. It also strengthens our approach to public engagement, information sharing and accountability.

Ministry of ICT&NG Verified account @MoICT_Ug Oct 13

Earlier: Rt. Hon. @JustineLumumba along with Owek. @Hon_Ssebugwawo & PS, Dr. @azawedde launched the National Communication Policy.

The Policy focuses on four strategic objectives:
• Strengthening Government communication capacity:Building the skills of communication officers, improving institutional capacity and ensuring that communication is integrated into decision-making and programme planning.

• Synchronising communication processes and systems:Promoting coordination and consistency across Ministries, Departments, Agencies and Local Governments to minimise fragmented messaging and improve information sharing.

• Increasing digitisation in communication: Leveraging digital platforms and emerging technologies to improve the reach, speed and efficiency of Government communication while ensuring that citizens who face digital access barriers are not excluded.

• Improving value addition from communication:Ensuring that communication contributes to public understanding, citizen engagement, uptake of Government services and measurable development outcomes.

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Aminah Zawedde @azawedde Oct 13

Today, we launched the National Communication Policy, 2026, which provides a framework for how Government institutions communicate with the public.

The Policy seeks to promote coordinated, accurate, timely and accessible communication across MDA’s.