Uganda renewed digital government frameworks to strengthen interoperability and service delivery
The Government of Uganda renewed the Government Enterprise Architecture (GEA) and the e-Government Interoperability Framework (e-GIF) to enhance interoperability and public service delivery in line with evolving administrative, technology, and citizen expectations. The World Bank-supported initiative to renew digital government frameworks was led by the National Information Technology Authority–Uganda (NITA-U) in partnership with the e-Governance Academy (eGA).
“As Uganda’s digital transformation continued to evolve, the renewal process was undertaken to ensure that further digital developments will remain responsive to emerging technologies, changing government priorities, and the growing demand for citizen-centred digital services,” said Brenda Maniraguha, the project manager at NITA-U.
The project focused on strengthening Uganda’s digital government ecosystem by creating a more modern, flexible, secure, and interoperable foundation for public service delivery.
The renewal process included a comprehensive assessment of the existing frameworks, extensive stakeholder consultations across government sectors, and the development of updated policy and technical recommendations for implementation and long-term sustainability.
One of the major outcomes of the project was the development of a renewed Government Enterprise Architecture aligned with Uganda Vision 2040, the Digital Uganda Vision, emerging technologies, and sector-specific digitalisation priorities. The project also delivered an enhanced e-Government Interoperability Framework designed to support secure, standardised, and seamless data exchange across government systems.
“By improving interoperability and enabling institutions to share information more seamlessly, we are laying the foundation for faster, smarter, and more citizen-centred digital services. The renewed frameworks will also help reduce duplication across systems and strengthen evidence-based decision-making across government,” said Brenda Maniraguha. “The collaboration with eGA experts gave us a clear understanding of how to continue building Uganda’s digital government ecosystem.”
To strengthen readiness for implementation, NITA-U and eGA conducted awareness and engagement workshops for policymakers, technical teams, and other stakeholders. These engagements helped build shared understanding, promote ownership, and prepare institutions for the rollout of the renewed frameworks.
Through this initiative, NITA-U reinforced its commitment to building a connected and future-ready digital government capable of delivering secure, efficient, and citizen-focused services nationwide.
Photos by NITA-U.
