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Uganda Digital Acceleration Project - GovNet

Abstract*

The development objectives of Uganda Digital Acceleration Project - GovNet are to: (a) expand access to high-speed internet in selected areas, (b) improve efficiency of digital service delivery in selected public sectors, and (c) strengthen the digital inclusion of selected host communities and refugees. This project has five components. 1) The first component, Expanding Digital Connectivity in Selected Areas, has the following sub-components: (i)...

* The project abstract is drawn from the PAD, SAR or PGD and may not accurately reflect the project's current nature

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Development Objective

The Project Development Objectives are to: (a) expand access to high-speed internet in selected areas, (b) improve efficiency of digital service delivery in selected public sectors, and (c) strengthen the digital inclusion of selected host communities and refugees.

Key Details

Project Details

  • P171305

  • Active

  • Raman Krishnan , Caroline Koech

  • Republic of Uganda - Ministry of Finance, Planning and Economic Development

  • Uganda

  • (as of board presentation)

    June 2, 2021

  • US$ 200.00 million

  • National Information Technology Authority, Uganda (NITA-U),Ministry of ICT and National Guidance

  • January 3, 2024

  • May 30, 2026

  • TBD

  • BANK APPROVED

  • Notes

Finances

Financing Plan (US$ Millions)

No data available.
Financier Commitments
IDA Credit 140.00
IDA Grant 60.00

Total Project Financing (US$ Millions)

Product Line IBRD/IDA
IBRD Commitment N/A
IDA Commitment 200.00
IBRD + IDA Commitment 200.00
Lending Instrument
Grant Amount N/A
Total Project Cost** 200.00

Summary Status of World Bank Financing (US$ Millions) as of December 31, 2024

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Financier Approval Date Closing Date Principal Disbursed Repayments Interest, Charges & Fees

Detailed Financial Activity as of December 31, 2024

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Period Financier Transaction Type Amount (US$)
Jun 2, 2021 IDA-D8320 Loan Commitment 60,000,000.00
Jun 2, 2021 IDA-68980 Loan Commitment 140,000,000.00
Aug 27, 2024 IDA-D8320 Loan Disb 5,519,108.00
Apr 12, 2024 IDA-D8320 Loan Disb 58,000.00
May 28, 2024 IDA-D8320 Loan Disb 651,000.00
Apr 4, 2024 IDA-68980 Loan Disb 7,348,000.00
Aug 28, 2024 IDA-68980 Loan Disb 15,132,574.00
Aug 15, 2024 IDA-68980 Int Charges 3,102.27
Aug 15, 2024 IDA-68980 Int Charges 41,107.04
Aug 15, 2024 IDA-68980 Int Charges 41,107.04
May 17, 2024 IDA-68980 Loan Disb 5,492,544.00
Dec 26, 2023 IDA-68980 Loan Disb 3,046,940.00
Aug 15, 2024 IDA-68980 Int Charges 3,102.27

Footnotes

Ratings

IMPLEMENTATION RATINGS

Name Review Date
Financial Management Satisfactory 2024-12-18
Monitoring and Evaluation Satisfactory 2024-12-18
Progress towards achievement of PDO Moderately Satisfactory 2024-12-18
Overall Implementation Progress (IP) Moderately Unsatisfactory 2024-12-18
Procurement Moderately Satisfactory 2024-12-18
Project Management Satisfactory 2024-12-18

COMPLETION RATINGS

No data available.

INDEPENDENT EVALUATION RATINGS

No data available.

Results Framework

PROJECT DEVELOPMENT OBJECTIVE INDICATORS

INDICATORBASELINECURRENTTARGET
  • Individuals in host communities and refugee settlements with access to Broadband Connectivity (fixed and mobile)Value0.000.003512000.00
    DateDecember 31, 2020November 17, 2023June 30, 2026
    Comment
  • Broadband penetration (fixed + mobile) in selected areasValue35.0035.0060.00
    DateDecember 31, 2020November 17, 2023June 30, 2026
    Comment
  • Public services in target sectors that can be delivered digitally and securely without requiring physical presence (end-to-end)Value20.0020.0040.00
    DateDecember 30, 2020November 17, 2023June 30, 2026
    Comment
  • Of which RefugeesValue0.000.00725000.00
    DateDecember 30, 2020November 17, 2023June 30, 2026
    Comment
  • Of which HostsValue0.000.002787000.00
    DateDecember 30, 2020November 17, 2023June 30, 2026
    Comment

INTERMEDIATE RESULTS INDICATORS

INDICATORBASELINECURRENTTARGET
  • People able to prove their identity digitallyValue0.000.0025.00
    DateJanuary 29, 2021November 17, 2023June 30, 2026
    Comment
  • Wi-Fi Access Points connected to the National BackboneValue300.00300.001000.00
    DateDecember 31, 2020November 17, 2023June 30, 2026
    Comment
  • Individuals in host communities and refugee settlements obtaining new digital skills under the projectValue0.000.0032000.00
    DateDecember 31, 2020November 17, 2023June 30, 2026
    Comment
  • User satisfaction with effectiveness of digital public services (gender disaggregated)Value75.0075.0085.00
    DateDecember 31, 2020November 17, 2023June 30, 2026
    Comment
  • Last-mile locations connected to National Backbone InfrastructureValue700.00700.002900.00
    DateDecember 31, 2020November 17, 2023June 30, 2026
    Comment
  • Of which hostValue0.000.0016000.00
    DateDecember 30, 2020November 17, 2023June 30, 2026
    Comment
  • Public and private entities in compliance with National Information Security Framework (NISF) through auditsValue16.0016.0030.00
    DateDecember 31, 2020November 17, 2023June 30, 2026
    Comment
  • Digital services hosted at the Data centerValue162.00162.00400.00
    DateDecember 31, 2020November 17, 2023June 30, 2026
    Comment
  • Of which refugeesValue0.000.0016000.00
    DateDecember 30, 2020November 17, 2023June 30, 2026
    Comment
  • Periodic publication of citizen engagement reports on grievance redress mechanisms and how issues were resolvedValue0.000.0020.00
    DateDecember 31, 2020November 17, 2023June 30, 2026
    Comment
  • E-waste centers establishedValue0.000.004.00
    DateDecember 31, 2020November 17, 2023June 30, 2026
    Comment
  • Individuals in the refugee host communities with direct access to internet in the household or at the community levelValue0.000.00250000.00
    DateDecember 31, 2020November 17, 2023June 30, 2026
    Comment
  • Of which hostValue0.000.00125000.00
    DateDecember 30, 2020November 17, 2023June 30, 2026
    Comment
  • Of which refugeesValue0.000.00125000.00
    DateDecember 30, 2020November 17, 2023June 30, 2026
    Comment
  • Women assessed as digitally literate post the completion of digital skills trainingValue0.000.0080.00
    DateJanuary 29, 2021November 17, 2023June 30, 2026
    Comment