Tag: UNCDF

UNCDF findings highlight why introduction of mobile money tax led to growth of agency banking

In June 2018, the government introduced a new tax of one percent…

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NITA-U pledges support as UNCDF moves to make digital work in Ugandan economies

The National Information Technology Authority-Uganda (NITA-U) has pledged to work with the…

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UNCDF embraces Market Systems Development Approach to unlock constraints in Uganda’s digital economies

The United Nations Capital Development Fund (UNCDF) has embraced a Market Systems…

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Digital Innovation Challenge: 3 startups win Shs74m each to support their latest solutions

At least three Startups- Pata Sente, Famunera and Backspace Ivy emerged  winners…

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Digital Innovation Challenge: 9 Ugandan startups shortlisted to pitch for support to pilot their latest innovations

Startup Uganda, an association of innovation and entrepreneurship support organizations, in partnership…

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UNCDF, Local government Ministry launch Integrated Revenue Automation System to improve revenue collection

The United Nations Capital Development Fund (UNCDF) under the Development Initiative for…

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UNCDF calls for more political will in promoting digital and financial inclusion in Uganda

The United National Capital Development Fund (UNCDF) has called for more political…

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How Uganda can achieve full financial inclusion by leveraging digital technology

Research from US-based Bloomberg international news agency shows that over the last…

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UNCDF launches digital solutions to improve accessibility of healthcare in Uganda’s rural communities

The United Nation Capital Development Fund (UNCDF), in close collaboration with the…

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UNCDF, Ministry of ICT launch digital agriculture platform to alleviate challenges faced by farmers in rural communities

The United Nations Capital Development Fund (UNCDF) together with the Ministry of…

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WFP’s revised Financial Literacy Training Toolkit to improve resilience and self-reliance of refugees in Uganda

The United Nations World Food Programme (WFP), in partnership with the United…

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Local government officials trained on how to manage state assets

Local government officials have been trained on development and implementation of asset…

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