ACIA 2016 Special Award to promote Uganda’s e-Government

Uganda Communications Commission (UCC) has for the first time since the ACIA Awards began in 2010, subjected the Special Award to a “democratic vote” whereby the public voted to determine which Government Ministries, Departments and Agencies (MDA) offers the Best e-Government Service in Uganda.

According to ACIA 2016 Catalogue, “UCC asked the public to decide on what they feel is the best MDA with regard to the use of ICT in providing government services to the public. The five-day voting exercise, which was done electronically, took place from April 25-29, 2016 on the ACIA website. Twelve MDAs submitted entries for this Award category in a bid to demonstrate their ICT prowess in offering e-government services to Ugandans.”

The 12 shortlisted MDAs are: Education Service Commission (ESC), Inspectorate of Government (IGG), Ministry of Education, Science, Technology and Sports (MoESTS), Ministry of Energy and Mineral Development (MoEMD) and Ministry of Finance, Planning and Economic Development (MoFPED). Others are the Ministry of Lands, Housing and Urban Development (MoLHUD), National Medical Stores (NMS), National Social Security Fund (NSSF), National Water and Sewerage Corporation (NWSC), Uganda Revenue Authority (URA) and Uganda Wildlife Authority (UWA)

The other five award categories – Young Innovators, Business Excellence, Service Excellence, ICT for Development, and Digital Content will be determined by a panel of judges.

The winners and runners-up will be announced during the ACIA 2016 Awards Gala night that will take place at Serena Conference Centre tonight.

Young Innovators: This category targets the youth and has 3 subcategories in which they can participate. The Primary and Secondary School students will compete first at a regional level and winners at this stage will advance to compete nationally.

Business Excellence: This award will recognise the best ICT solution as it encourages uptake of local solutions.

Service Excellence: Honouring excellence in the development of new products and services that offer outstanding value proposition in terms of sector development.

ICT for Development: This award highlights the importance of ICTs in addressing the concerns under the proposed global sustainable development goals.

Digital Content: This award will recognise the most innovative approaches in the compilation of local text, images – including video, or sound into a program, application or product that enhances the value and use of communication platforms in Uganda.