Uganda is turning to digital skills and innovation to create employment opportunities for young people as youth unemployment remains a major challenge.
The Permanent Secretary in the Ministry of ICT and National Guidance, Dr Aminah Zawedde, says more than 600 young people have benefited from the Uganda-Japan Connect, UJ-Connect programme, which equips youth with skills to participate in the digital economy.
She made the remarks at the ICT Hub in Nakawa while assessing the programme’s progress and impact.
Uganda is turning to digital skills and innovation to create employment opportunities for young people as youth unemployment remains a major challenge.
The Permanent Secretary in the Ministry of ICT and National Guidance, Dr Aminah Zawedde, says more than 600 young people have benefited from the Uganda-Japan Connect, UJ-Connect programme, which equips youth with skills to participate in the digital economy.
She made the remarks at the ICT Hub in Nakawa while assessing the programme’s progress and impact.


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