Civic Technology and Health System Accountability: Evidence from Uganda
Civic technology is increasingly being used to strengthen transparency and accountability in public institutions. Using Uganda’s health sector as a case study, this analysis examines how digital tools can improve supply chain management, citizen feedback mechanisms, and health system governance.
How Uganda’s Social Media Tax Could Undermine the Country’s Open Data Journey
Uganda’s open data ambitions advanced transparency, but the 2018 social media tax threatened this progress. Social media has enabled citizens to access information and hold government accountable. By increasing access costs, the tax risks excluding users and weakening civic participation, ultimately undermining trust in government and limiting inclusive, responsive governance.
How Open Data Could Improve Transparency in Uganda’s Education System
Limited transparency in Uganda’s examination grading system undermines trust, accountability, and merit-based outcomes. Without publicly accessible grading criteria, speculation and misinformation persist. Expanding open data practices in education can improve public confidence, strengthen accountability, and ensure fair evaluation, ultimately supporting the development of skilled human capital for national growth.
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