Uganda has launched consultations to develop a national strategy for emerging technologies. Authorities are examining AI, blockchain, IoT, big data, robotics, cloud computing and quantum computing as drivers of economic growth. The initiative brought together government officials, private companies, universities and industry stakeholders to gather input on the role of advanced technologies in supporting the country’s economic development.
Participants discussed several technological fields, including artificial intelligence, blockchain, the Internet of Things, big data, robotics, cloud computing and quantum computing. Ugandan authorities believe these technologies could play a key role in modernizing the country’s economy and public administration. However, Uganda still lags behind in the large-scale adoption of these advanced technologies.
Uganda has launched consultations to craft a national strategy for emerging technologies. The process considers AI, blockchain, the Internet of Things (IoT), big data, robotics, cloud computing and quantum computing as potential engines of growth. A cross-sector group including government agencies, private sector players, universities and industry stakeholders was convened to solicit input on how these technologies could support economic development and public administration.
The effort aims to align policy, investment and capacity building with Uganda’s development priorities. Participants highlighted artificial intelligence, blockchain, IoT, big data and other frontier fields as critical levers for modernization, while acknowledging that broad adoption remains a work in progress. They stressed the need for practical pilots, regulatory clarity and partnerships to accelerate deployment. Continued stakeholder engagement is expected as the strategy evolves.
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