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About UPIGF

The Uganda Parliamentary Internet Governance Forum (UPIGF) aims at strengthening the role of parliamentarians in Africa’s digital development, fostering greater inclusion of parliamentarians in the digital sphere, and ensuring meaningful participation in shaping Africa’s digital progress.

Our Objectives

Champion Legislative ChangesAdvocate for legislative reforms to enhance internet governance and ensure a robust legal framework.
Develop Policies and StandardsFormulate policies and standards that promote a secure and inclusive internet environment.
Shape Global CyberspaceContribute to the coordination and shaping of global cyberspace practices and norms.
Raise Public AwarenessIncrease public awareness about internet governance issues and the importance of a safe and equitable online environment.
Implement Effective ProgramsDesign and execute programs aimed at promoting effective internet governance nationwide.

Foster Strategic PartnershipsBuild and maintain partnerships with key stakeholders to enhance internet governance efforts.
Support Socio-Economic DevelopmentUtilize internet governance to support socio-economic development and digital inclusion.
Protect Citizens’ RightsAdvocate for the protection of citizens’ rights in the digital sphere, ensuring transparency and security online.
Advance AI and Data GovernanceDevelop and promote guidelines and frameworks for the ethical use of artificial intelligence and data governance, ensuring privacy, security, and accountability in digital technologies.

UPIGF Speakers

Douglas Onencan

AI lecturer, ISBAT University

Dr. Ernest Mwebaze

Executive Director, Sun Bird AI

Dr. Jimmy Spire Ssentogo

Academia, Cartoonist and Digital Activist

Dr. Joyce Nakatumba-Nabende

Head – Makerere Artificial Intelligence Lab

Dr. Julianne Susanne Sansa-Otim (PhD)

Dorothy Mukasa

Calls for Inclusive Policy Making

Investing in policy development is crucial to ensure informed legislation and the effective implementation of reforms. Indeed, international bodies and forums, including the UN General Assembly, the global Internet Governance Forum (IGF), and the World Summit on the Information Society (WSIS), consistently emphasise the need to equip the multistakeholder community with the skills necessary for policy formulation.