Our Programs

our programs

Our programs to foster sustainable community development

Data & Evidence Use for Improved Urban Governance

A newly launched program under the Open Data Analytics (ODA) Initiative of ToroDev & UNIRI, aimed at supporting resilient data systems in Uganda’s new cities to development as smart city models in the region and continent

Public Policy Analysis & Advocacy

This program focuses on contextually assessing, reflecting on and influencing public policies to better address pressing needs of positive livelihoods, especially in digital technology governance, education for practical skilling, health & wellbeing and economic development.

Education for Skilling, Innovation, and Entrepreneurship Nurturing

This program emphasises education and skill development to nurture innovation and entrepreneurship development, specially in under-served groups of women and youths.

Health & Well-Being for Sustainable Development

A program dedicated to improving healthcare services and overall well-being of citizens to effectively participate in socio-economic development of their communities in the Eastern African region.

OUR PROGRAMS

Overview

Driving community empowerment through digital innovation, advocacy, and relevant skill development.

At ToroDev, our projects are intricately linked to our core strategic programs, each designed to drive impactful change in our focus areas of health & well-being, education for skilling and economic sustainability. Here’s how our key projects align with these programs:

Data & Evidence Use for Improved Urban Governance

DataCities Project (2023-2025): This project directly supports our goal of enhancing urban governance through better data systems. By improving data management and utilization in Uganda’s new cities, we are laying the groundwork for more informed and effective governance processes.
Baseline Study on Urban Data Governance (2022-2023): This research project is essential for establishing benchmarks and identifying areas for improvement in urban data governance, aligning with our commitment to evidence-based advocacy and policy-making.

Health & Well-Being for Sustainable Development

PEPFAR HIV/AIDS Decision Support Tool (2016-2017): This project contributed to our Health & Well-Being program by developing tools to improve the prevention and management of HIV/AIDS in Uganda. It aligns with our mission to enhance health care delivery through innovative solutions.
Improving Social Accountability (2013-2019): By engaging citizens to improve local governance in health care, this project supports our broader aim of fostering well-being through better service delivery.

Education for Skilling, Innovation, and Entrepreneurship Nurturing

ICT4Public Accountability (2014-2019): This project aligns with our education and skills development program by using ICT tools to improve public accountability and service delivery, indirectly fostering a more informed and capable citizenry.
Strategic Community Broadcasting (2010-2013): Focused on promoting innovation and entrepreneurship through community broadcasting, this project supports our mission to nurture skills and empower communities.

Public Policy Analysis & Advocacy

Digitalization Legal Framework Research (2023-2024): This research is pivotal to our Public Policy Analysis & Advocacy program, examining the impact of digital laws on inclusive development in Uganda. The findings from this project will inform our advocacy efforts for better policy frameworks.
OpenData4Gov (2019-2021): By enabling citizens to use open data for COVID-19 response and election transparency, this project supports our advocacy efforts for greater public accountability and participation in governance.

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