The project was implemented by Uganda Communications Commission (UCC/UCUSAF) in partnership with Eight Tech Consults Ltd, this initiative aimed to equip farmers with digital literacy skills to enhance agricultural productivity, market access and socio-economic transformation. The program targeted 12 districts, focusing on women, youth, and persons with disabilities
The overall objective of the study was to impart digital transversal skills on farmers that will enable them to harness the innovations that have been developed by government and private sectors to increase efficiency and productivity in the lives of farmers.
Training and specific objectives include.
- Conduct workshops and training sessions to educate farmers on the use and potential of ICTs in various areas.
- Develop a context-specific curriculum for diverse farming categories.
- Build capacity in digital skills (e.g., device usage, online safety, e-government services).
- Raise awareness of ICT benefits in farming, business, and citizen participation.
Tasks completed
- Conducted 5-day blended learning sessions (theoretical + practical) across 12 districts.
- Administered pre- and post-training evaluations to 568 and 674 participants, respectively.
- Delivered modules on mindset change, digital devices, social media, e-government services, and online safety.
- Trained 1,000+ farmers (45.8% female, 54.2% male).
- Deployed real-time data collection tools (Kobo Toolbox) and analyzed data using SPSS/Excel.
- Executed 21 case studies and 25 FGDs.
- Hosted validation workshops and compiled stakeholder engagement reports
Output
- Final report with policy recommendations for UCUSAF.
- 92% participant satisfaction rate; 92% likelihood to recommend training.
- 21 documented case studies of beneficiary success stories.
- Enhanced digital skills: 67% confidence in mobile money, 64% in social media.
- Strengthened partnerships with District Farmers’ Associations (DFAs).
- Identified underserved regions (e.g., Kapelebyong, Katakwi) and barriers (e.g., internet access)