Even if Uganda ranks ninth on the African continent with estimated 11,000 developers, according to the 2020 Google Developer survey. There is no certified central, up-to-date, and disaggregated data by specialization;
grades; software engineers, data analysts, cyber experts, machine learning experts, project managers, research, hardware, product innovators, quality assurance, specialized and basic digital competencies.
Min of ITC/NG has committed to addressing the lack of an updated database which is the foundation of digital transformation, updated biodata integrated secure systems identifiers, interoperability of platform with a clear digitalization strategy.