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FUNDING FOR ICT RESEARCH, A CASE OF UGANDA

This presentation explores the funding landscape for ICT research in Uganda, including the increased use of ICT, regulatory environment, available funding sources, and the future of ICT research. Presented at the 2nd Symposium on Software Engineering in Africa.

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FUNDING FOR ICT RESEARCH, A CASE OF UGANDA

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  1. FUNDING FOR ICT RESEARCH,A CASE OF UGANDA PRESENTED AT The 2nd Symposium on Software Engineering in Africa (Co-located with THE 41st INTERNATIONAL CONFERENCE ON SOFTWARE ENGINEERING), Montréal, Québec, Canada BY LUBOWA SSEBINA GYAVIIRA , CPA MANAGER ACCOUNTS AND REPORTING MAKERERE UNIVERSITY 28th May 2019

  2. BACKGROUND • INCREASED USE OF ICT AND ICT ENABLED SERVICES • ICT REGULATORY ENVIRONMENT IN UGANDA • NITA-U • ICT POLICIES AND PERSPECTIVES • FUNDING FOR ICT RESEARCH • NIISP • MAKERERE UNIVERSITY • PRIVATE ICT HUBS • OTHER FORMS OF FUNDING • THE FUTURE OF ICT RESEARCH AND IMPLICATIONS ON FUNDING PRESENTATION LAY OUT FUNDING FOR ICT RESEARCH , A CASE OF UGANDA

  3. BACKGROUND Location • About Uganda • 45.71 million People (World bank estimates 2019) • 241,038 square kilometers. • Life Expectancy average 62.5 Yrs (WHO 2018) • GDP expected to grow btn 5 – 6% in 2019 • Literacy rate Average 70.5% (UNESCO 2018) FUNDING FOR ICT RESEARCH , A CASE OF UGANDA

  4. INCREASED USE OF ICT AND ICT ENABLED SERVICES IN UGANDA • INCREASED ACCESS TO ICT EQUIPMENT OVER THE YEARS • INCREASING IMPACT OF ICT ON ORDINARY LIFE • ESTABLISHMENT OF ICT REGULATORY AUTHORITIES BACKGROUND INCREASED ACCESS TO ICT EQUIP KAMPALA PARENTS SCHOOL KYAMBOGO UNIVERSITY E-LAEARNING COMPUTER LAB FUNDING FOR ICT RESEARCH , A CASE OF UGANDA

  5. Computing device penetration in Ministries, Departments and Agencies (MDAs) Access to ICT Equipment 100% Of all MDAs owned at least one desktop computer and one laptop computer 49.4% Of all MDAs owned at least one mobile phone and/or Personal Digital Assistant 22.1% Of all MDAs owned Video conferencing equipment 37.7% Of all MDAs owned at least one VOIP phone 92.2% Of all MDAs owned at least one server computer NITA-U Research 2017/2018 FUNDING FOR ICT RESEARCH , A CASE OF UGANDA

  6. Trends in Individual Mobile Phone ownership FUNDING FOR IC RESEARCH , A CASE OF UGANDA

  7. Payment Methods used by Individuals Using e-Commerce FUNDING FOR ICT RESEARCH , A CASE OF UGANDA

  8. 1. Communication 2. Transport3. Financial Transactions INCREASED IMPACT OF ICT ON ORDINARY LIFE IFMS FUNDING FOR ICT RESEARCH , A CASE OF UGANDA

  9. # ICT REGULATORY ENVIRONMENT • MINISTRY OF SCIENCE TECHNOLOGY AND INNOVATIONS • MINISTRY OF ICT AND NATIONAL GUIDANCE MINISTRY OF FINANCE AND ECONDEVELOPMENT MINISTRY OF INTERNAL AFFAIRS NITA– U NIRA UCC OTHER MINISTRIES AND AGENCIES UNCST FUNDING FOR ICT RESEARCH , A CASE OF UGANDA

  10. NATIONAL INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY AUTHORITY – UGANDA (NITA – U) • Established under the NITA-U Act 2009 • To coordinate, promote and monitor Information Technology(IT) developments in Uganda within the context of National Social and Economic development. • Strategic Goals • A rationalized and integrated national Information Technology (IT) infrastructure. • Achieving transaction level e-government services for at least 50% of MDA IT systems. • A well regulated Information Technology (IT) environment in public and private sector. • Strengthened capacity and awareness creation about IT in Uganda (both institutional and human). • IT research and innovations visibly supported and promoted. • Information security championed and promoted in Uganda. FUNDING FOR ICT RESEARCH , A CASE OF UGANDA

  11. Services of NITA - U • Bulk Internet • MYUG free WiFi • e-Government services • Primary & Secondary Data Centre Services • Software Licensing Service • IT Advisory Services • Information Security Services • Capacity Development and Skilling • Website Development • Regulatory Services • Technical Services • I.T Certification NBI CONNECTIVITY BY 2018 Source: NITA-U FUNDING FOR ICT RESEARCH , A CASE OF UGANDA

  12. Policy objectives of the national ICT policy: i) Build a knowledge based human capital ii) Promote innovation in economic and social systems iii) Expand ICT infrastructure and its integration throughout the country iv) Deepen utilization of ICT services by government, private sector, Non-Government Organizations and citizenry v) Enhance research and innovation in ICT products, applications, and services vi) Improve ICT governance and environment in Uganda. The National ICT Policy 2014 • Achievements for the Policy so far • Improved ICT infrastructure • Wider Liberalization of the ICT Sector • Human Capital development • Enhanced services through Government Agencies e.g. NITA -U FUNDING FOR ICT RESEARCH , A CASE OF UGANDA

  13. 1. UN SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT GOALS Goal 13: Take urgent action to combat climate change and its impacts Goal 11: Make cities and human settlements inclusive, safe, resilient and sustainable Point 3: “The world’s cities occupy just 2% of the Earth’s land, but account for 60 – 80% of energy consumption and 75% of carbon emissions. Rapid urbanization is exerting pressure on fresh water supplies, sewage, the living environment, and public health. But the high density of cities can bring efficiency gains and technological innovation while reducing resource and energy consumption.” REGIONAL AND GLOBAL ICT PERSPECTIVES FUNDING FOR ICT RESEARCH , A CASE OF UGANDA

  14. Aspiration 2: An integrated continent, politically united and based on the ideals of Pan Africanism and vision of Africa’s Renaissance • Double ICT penetration andcontribution to GDP • Realize at least 70% increase inbroadband accessibility by 2020 • Digital broadcasting is achievedas the norm by 2016 • Attain 100% mobile penetration 2. AGENDA 2063 (The First 10 Year Implementation Plan 2023) FUNDING FOR ICT RESEARCH , A CASE OF UGANDA

  15. 1. DIRECT FUNDING BY GOVERNMENT a. FUNDING OF GOVERNMENT ICT AGENCIES • NITA – U • UCC • NIRA • Etc. b. FUNDING ICT INITIATIVES • The NIIS Program • Support to ICT Institutions e.g. at Makerere University c. PROVISION OF ICT SUPPORT INFRUSTRUCTURE • Stable Power Supply • Improved internet services ICT RESEARCH FUNDING FUNDING FOR ICT RESEARCH , A CASE OF UGANDA

  16. 2. Private Funders Individuals Establishing Tech Hubs Telecom Companies e.g. MTN, Orange and Vodacom Sponsoring Tech Hubs activities and Innovation challenges (Competitions) 3. International Tech Companies Google Microsoft Huawei IBM ICT RESEARCH FUNDING Cont’d FUNDING FOR ICT RESEARCH , A CASE OF UGANDA

  17. The Specific Objectives for this Programme are: • To provide systematic and sustainable support to national ICT innovators • To promote ICT products, services and solutions for improved service delivery as part of a wider digital ecosystem. • To establish and operationalize ICT innovation parks. • To promote local electronics manufacturing and assembly. National ICT Initiatives Support Programme (NIISP) FUNDING FOR ICT RESEARCH , A CASE OF UGANDA

  18. National ICT Initiatives Support Programme(NIISP)Funding Source: Ministerial Policy Statements 2017/18, 2018/19 & 2019/2020 FUNDING FOR ICT RESEARCH , A CASE OF UGANDA

  19. NIISP is motivated by similar ICT Venture Capital Models in other Countries • Yozma Program – Israel • Silicon Valley – California, USA • Silicon roundabout – East London • Small Industries Development Bank of India (Sidbi) Etc. NIISP Benchmarking as a venture capital FUNDING FOR ICT RESEARCH , A CASE OF UGANDA

  20. Israeli Venture Capital Before 1993 • Lack of investment capital for start-ups ($20 Million) • Lack of professional venture capital management • Successes in R&D vs. failures in marketing • Number of start-ups tripled from 1988 to 1992 Yozma Program– Israel (1993) Yozma Venture Capital (1) Mission: To create the venture capital market in Israel Method: To entice the private sector and foreign investors to set up new VC funds To participate as a partner in the new VC funds To secure an obligation of the new VC funds to invest in start-up companies in Israel Accomplished through: Establishment of a $100M investment company Use of proceeds: Establishment of 10 drop down funds together with strategic partners. 15 Direct investments FUNDING FOR ICT RESEARCH , A CASE OF UGANDA

  21. Innovation Value Chain “Classic VC” “Intermediate VC” Private Equity High Risk/ Uncertain Return “Early Stage” IP value Low Risk/ High Return Gov. Support PPP’s Basic Research RTD&I Growth Sales and profit An illustration by Yigal Erlich – The Yozma Group FUNDING FOR ICT RESEARCH , A CASE OF UGANDA

  22. ` Countries Following the Yozma Model Czechoslovakia Taiwan Denmark Australia New Zealand Korea South Africa FUNDING FOR ICT RESEARCH , A CASE OF UGANDA

  23. FUNDING FOR ICT RESEARCH AT MAKERERE UNIVERSITY (US DOLLARS) FUNDING FOR ICT RESEARCH , A CASE OF UGANDA

  24. TOTAL ICT FUNDING Vs Mak BUDGET FUNDING FOR ICT RESEARCH , A CASE OF UGANDA

  25. Private ICT Tech Hubs in Uganda Some of the notable ICT Tech Hubs in Uganda Aspects of ICT Hubs in Uganda • Concentrated in Kampala - Capital City • High Charges • Low advertising for the hubs • Lack of incentives FUNDING FOR ICT RESEARCH , A CASE OF UGANDA

  26. Charges for 10 Selected ICT Innovation Hubs in Uganda FUNDING FOR ICT RESEARCH , A CASE OF UGANDA

  27. ICT Tech Hubs in Africa According to the 2017 GSMA Report there are 16 Innovation Hubs in Uganda and 442 in Africa FUNDING FOR ICT RESEARCH , A CASE OF UGANDA

  28. 1. Google Grant (For ICT Impact Challenge) In April 2019 College of Computing and Information Sciences (CoCIS) of Makerere University won a grant of USD 1.3 million from Google to run a project known as AirQo and training of AI Experts. The grant will among other things: • Help to scale up their existing air quality monitoring coverage • Enable CoCIS to make use of artificial intelligence (Al) to improve forecasting accuracy, • Help raise awareness of air quality issues and, • inform public policymaking in this critical area. ICT Research support by Other Global Organizations Proud winners of the Google Impact Challenge FUNDING FOR ICT RESEARCH , A CASE OF UGANDA

  29. 2. Huawei MOU Minister for ICT and National Guidance • Mak and Huawei have signed an MoU to establish an ICT Academy in Uganda . • Huawei has invested USD$30,000 (approx. UGX113.6 million) in setting up the academy Mak-Huawei Signing Ceremony – 15 May 2019 FUNDING FOR ICT RESEARCH , A CASE OF UGANDA

  30. Increased Government focus on ICT • Increase in ICT Tech Hubs and Incubation Centers • Increased ICT Research Supervisory Capacity At Universities (e.g. 3 PhDs at Makerere in 2003 to 40 PhDs in 2018) • Expanded ICT Eco-system • More global funders picking interest in ICT Research in the country • Increased collaboration with regional and global partners • Improved Connectivity covering all Communities Futuristic ICT Research Development Aspects FUNDING FOR ICT RESEARCH , A CASE OF UGANDA

  31. “To make the best of what is in our power, and take the rest as it occurs.” Epictetus FUNDING FOR ICT RESEARCH , A CASE OF UGANDA

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