About UMSDN

Our Partners

Systemic change requires collaboration. We partner with funders, government, private sector, and civil society to drive inclusive market transformation across Uganda.

Funding Partners

Development Partners

Our work is made possible by the generous support of international development finance institutions and foundations committed to inclusive economic growth in Africa.

UNCDF
UN Capital Development Fund

Lead funder of the 10X Digital Economy Programme. UNCDF supports innovative finance and investment models that unlock capital for the poorest and most vulnerable populations.

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Mastercard Foundation
Mastercard Foundation

Strategic funding partner for the 10X Programme and digital skills initiatives. The Mastercard Foundation partners with organisations to advance learning and promote financial inclusion.

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GIZ
Deutsche Gesellschaft für Internationale Zusammenarbeit

Supporting TVET digitalisation and workforce development programmes in partnership with the Uganda Ministry of Education.

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FCDO
UK Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office

Supporting market systems analysis and financial inclusion research across Northern Uganda.

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Public Sector

Government Partners

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Ministry of ICT & National Guidance
Uganda

Collaboration on national digital skills strategy and ICT policy development.

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Ministry of Education & Sports
Uganda

Partnership on TVET curriculum reform and digital skills integration in vocational training.

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Ministry of Finance, Planning & Development
Uganda

Engagement on financial inclusion policy and digital financial services regulatory frameworks.

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Gulu City Authority
Northern UG

Local government partner for community digital hub establishment in Northern Uganda.

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Mbale City Authority
Eastern UG

Local government partner supporting ESO ecosystem development in Eastern Uganda.

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Uganda Communications Commission
Uganda

Regulatory collaboration on digital infrastructure access in underserved communities.

Implementing Partners

Private Sector & ESO Partners

MTN Uganda
Mobile Money & Digital Finance
Airtel Uganda
Telecommunications & Mobile Money
Stanbic Bank Uganda
Business Banking & Finance
DFCU Bank
SME Finance & Financial Inclusion
Makerere University
Research & Capacity Building
Gulu University
Research & Training Partner
KPMG Uganda
Technical Assistance & Analytics
Grameen Foundation
Digital Agriculture & Financial Services
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Interested in Partnering?

We welcome partnerships with organisations committed to inclusive digital economic development in Uganda. Reach out to explore how we can work together.

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