Resource Centre
Annual reports, policy briefs, research papers, toolkits, and programme data from UMSDN's work across Uganda's digital economy landscape.
UMSDN Launches Digital Economy Bootcamp in Gulu — 200 Youth Trained
Over 200 youth from Northern Uganda participated in an intensive 5-day digital skills bootcamp covering mobile money, online marketing, and digital entrepreneurship.
Accelerator Cohort 4 Applications Now Open — Apply Before 31 May 2026
UMSDN is accepting applications for the 4th cohort of the Startup Accelerator. Up to 12 digital economy startups will be selected for the 12-week intensive programme.
Accelerator Cohort 3 Graduates 12 Startups — UGX 200M Raised at Demo Day
Twelve high-potential digital economy startups graduated from UMSDN's Accelerator Cohort 3, collectively raising UGX 200M in seed commitments at Demo Day.
Financial Inclusion Programme Surpasses 5,000 Beneficiaries in Eastern Uganda
UMSDN's Financial Inclusion Programme has reached 5,000 beneficiaries across Eastern Uganda with access to digital financial services — six months ahead of target.
Uganda Digital Economy Data Dashboard — Q4 2025
Key indicators on mobile money penetration, internet access, digital skills training enrollment, and startup activity across Uganda's eight programme districts.
UMSDN Partners with Mastercard Foundation to Scale 10X Programme
UMSDN has secured a new three-year partnership with the Mastercard Foundation to scale the 10X Digital Economy Programme to 5,000 youth across Uganda by 2027.
TVET Partnerships Programme Signs MoUs with 6 New Institutions
UMSDN has signed new Memoranda of Understanding with six TVET institutions in Northern and Eastern Uganda, expanding the reach of the industry-linkage programme.
ESO Support Programme: 15 Enterprise Support Organisations Strengthened in 2025
The ESO Support Programme completed capacity-strengthening interventions with 15 enterprise support organisations across Uganda, improving their ability to serve local entrepreneurs.
UMSDN Annual Impact Report 2025
A comprehensive review of UMSDN's 2025 programme outcomes, beneficiary reach, financial performance, and strategic learnings across all five intervention areas.
Youth Voices: How Digital Skills Changed My Business
Five graduates of the UMSDN Digital Skills Programme share how they applied their training to grow their businesses and access new income opportunities.
Digital Skills Gap Assessment — Northern Uganda 2025
This research paper maps the digital skills gap among youth aged 18–35 in six districts of Northern Uganda, identifying demand-side barriers and employer expectations.
Mobile Money for Smallholder Farmers — A Policy Brief
This policy brief outlines evidence-based recommendations for expanding mobile money access among smallholder farmers in Uganda's Northern and Eastern regions.
