Social and Economic Development Programmes of the Aga Khan Development Network

The various institutions of the Aga Khan Social Development districts of the West Nile Region, in Development Network in Uganda partnership with the Ministry of (AKDN) invest in development The Aga Khan Foundation (AKF) Education and Sports and the Aga initiatives that empower individuals to works in collaboration with partners Khan University Institute for improve their quality of life and offer to develop and promote innovative Educational Development. more sustainable, scalable solutions to solutions that contribute towards poverty than aid alone. improving the quality of life. This is SESEA includes three components: achieved through a multi-input area 1. Teachers’ professional development; The Aga Khan Development Network development approach that responds 2. Strengthening education support is inspired by a strong ethical underpin- to the opportunities and priorities of a systems and institutions; and ning and long term commitment to the given area with long-term and 3. Sharing evidence-based knowledge peoples of the country and region with- synergised interventions. Specifically, and learning in support of policy out regard to gender, origin or religion. AKF focuses on education, health, rural dialogue and development. development, the environment and civil The building of enabling environments society. The five-year project has been under- for development is one of the Network’s taken with the financial support of the foremost goals in all areas of social and Through the Strengthening Education Government of Canada and AKF. economic development. In Uganda, this Systems in East Africa (SESEA) goal has been served through the project, AKF is working to strengthen AKF also supports the Madrasa Early establishment of formal agreements of teacher education and support systems Childhood Programme (MECP). A cooperation with the government. to improve and sustain learning child’s early years, particularly from outcomes in pre-primary and primary birth to the age of eight, mark a critical In every endeavour, the aim is to meet school levels. period for the establishment of the needs of Uganda’s development cognitive, physical, social, emotional with projects that are efficient, effective The project is being delivered in two and language development. Investment and which have a wide impact on the primary teachers’ colleges, 150 primary in these early years of life offers quality of life for citizens of the country. schools and 50 early childhood centres outstanding returns both in human and in the Arua, Yumbe and Koboko financial terms.

AGA KHAN DEVELOPMENT NETWORK www.akdn.org Industrial Promotion Services (IPS) The 250MW Bujagali Hydropower Bujagali is one of the largest Established in 1963 to encourage and Plant has doubled Uganda’s electricity independent power plants in sub- School of Nursing and Midwifery provides expand private enterprise in countries supply, spurred economic growth and Saharan Africa. Advanced Nursing Studies for working nurses through a in sub-Saharan Africa and South Asia, considerably improved the lives of IPS has also made investments in combination of theoretical and practicum learning strategies IPS operates several infrastructure Uganda’s population. Frequent load- several key industries, including projects in Uganda, including a large- shedding or electricity blackouts were Pharmaceutical Industries, using a modular curriculum approach that enables nurses to scale hydroelectric power plant, as well estimated to account for a 1-1.5 the largest manufacturer of contribute more effectively to quality health care delivery in as investments in a number of key percent loss to Uganda’s GDP, thereby pharmaceutical drugs in Uganda. It East Africa. The programme was accredited in Uganda in July industries. slowing the country’s economic offers medicines in a range of 2000, and admitted its first group of nursing students in 2001. development. With this significant therapeutic areas with a special The West Nile Rural Electrification increase in generation capacity, the emphasis on malaria. The company Currently, over 400 students have graduated from the Company supplies electricity to the project has virtually eliminated load- manufactures a range of over 70 programme and a number of the alumni now hold senior West Nile region. Commissioned in shedding and replaced emergency registered products in Uganda, and leadership positions in both Government and Private Hospitals. 2012, the 3.5MW River Nyagak mini thermal generation. also exports to and . hydroelectric plant now provides a renewable source of energy in an area The Bujagali Hydropower Plant was Another IPS investment, Uganda where only one percent of the rural established through a public-private Fishnet Manufacturers Limited partnership model between the provides a locally manufactured supply MECP promotes quality community- health care and nurture professional serves as a centre for teacher training population of 1.4 million previously had Government of Uganda and a of quality fishnets, an essential product based, culturally relevant, affordable nursing leadership in Uganda. Students and professional development in access to electricity. consortium of the Aga Khan Fund for for one of Uganda’s most significant early childhood education in enrolled in the program receive diploma East Africa. In 2014, IED provided Economic Development (AKFED) and export industries.Fishnets are produced underprivileged communities. MECP and degree level continuing education, Educational Leadership and A first of its kind, the project was also Blackstone affiliates. in a manner that is consistently supports over 100 early childhood relevant to the needs of the East Management Training to over 800 the first in Africa to qualify under the compliant with local, and international centres in Uganda. The programme African region in a flexible environment public secondary school head teachers World Bank-administered Prototype The Bujagali Hydropower Plant has had standards, thus promoting sustainable includes the creation of school that allows them to study while working. in four regions across the country. Carbon Fund, which generates funds a positive socio-economic impact on fishing practices. management committees, community for sustainable development through the surrounding communities, with the resource teams and clusters of pre- Academic studies are closely integrated Economic Development the purchase of project-based creation of jobs for Ugandan workers, Privatised in 1995, Leather Industries schools to encourage teachers’ peer- with clinical experiences as students greenhouse gas emission reductions that are consistent with the Kyoto improved community services such as Uganda is a benchmark of learning. acquire the comprehensive knowledge, The Aga Khan Fund for Economic Protocol, the framework of Joint clean water supply, education and environmental responsibility for other skills and attitudes necessary to provide Development (AKFED), which works health facilities in nearby villages, the tanneries in the region, having adopted Building upon its expertise, MECP holistic nursing care. to strengthen the role of the private Implementation (JI) and the Clean Development Mechanism (CDM). provision of micro-credit funds to multiple environmentally friendly created the Madrasa Early Childhood sector in developing countries by surrounding rural populations and the technologies, such as chromium Development Institute, a government- The Aga Khan University School of promoting entrepreneurial activity and Supported by the Government of enhancement of infrastructure. recovery and a recycling plant. accredited early childhood development Nursing and Midwifery is building supporting private sector initiatives, has Ugandan hides and skins are naturally training centre, delivering professional upon its expertise and experience several initiatives and projects in Uganda, German Development Bujagali Energy Limited is a special- of high quality and texture. Leather development opportunities for both in- to support the EAC regional Uganda. Institutions and the World Bank, the purpose company in which AKFED is Industries Uganda produces wet blue, service and pre-service ECD teachers. harmonization of nursing and midwifery West Nile project provides an attractive the leading promoter and Sithe Global crust and finished leather mainly for the education, practice, mutual Financial Services model for rural electrification not only in Uganda but for Africa more broadly. A Power, a major shareholder. export market The International Scholarship accreditation and recognition, with Originally established in the 1930s and steady supply of electricity has already Other project partners include: Programme provides a select number support from the German Development 1940s (and reincorporated in 1992), the had an impact on the functioning of • The Government of Uganda In March 2014, IPS launched Smart of scholarships globally each year that Bank (KFW). Jubilee Insurance Company of hospitals and schools, as well as on the • The International Finance Telecom in Uganda, which offers a enable exceptional students to study in Uganda Limited (JICU) was set up to Corporation range of innovative products and top European and North American As part of a regional integrated health promote entrepreneurship and provide growth of entrepreneurial activity in general and in basic agro-based • The African Development Bank services aimed at decreasing costs, universities. system, Aga Khan University much-needed social safety nets. industries in particular. • The European Investment Bank improving connectivity and increasing Hospitals (AKUH) have established • PROPARCO () and access to information technology as an The Aga Khan Education Services four medical centres in Kampala that JICU offers general and medical • DEG (). important catalyst for economic and (AKES) runs four private day schools offer high quality medical consultations, insurance, while Jubilee Life social development. in Kampala. Although AKES operations in addition to dental, pharmacy, Insurance Company of Uganda Ltd were discontinued in the early 1970s, physiotherapy, radiology and laboratory offers life and pensions insurance Bujagali Hydropower Project has the schools were re-integrated into the services. In addition to the services policies. JICU is now the largest and beenThe registered Bujagali asHydropower a Clean Plant AKES system in the mid-1990s. They provided, the medical centres act as leading insurer in the country, and is Development Mechanism (CDM), a referral pathway for inpatient and have since then re-established listed on the Uganda Securities makinghas itbeen the largest registered project everas a Clean themselves as quality day schools for specialized services at the Aga Khan Exchange (USE). Development Mechanism (CDM), middle-income families, offering both University Hospital in Nairobi. registered in a Least Developed making it the largest project ever the Ugandan and international Diamond Trust Bank was founded in Country. Bujagali will yield an curricula.The International The Aga Khan Health Services has the 1930s to help recycle local savings averageregistered of 860,000 in a Least Carbon Developed Baccalaureate Programme was entered into an agreement with the into loans for home building and small DioxideCountry. Emission Bujagali Reductions yields an launched in 2005 and has graduated Ugandan Olympic Committee to offer businesses. It operates today as a (CERs)average annually, of 860,000putting it at Carbon the over 300 students in the last 10 years. specialized services to Uganda’s elite regional bank with branches in Burundi, forefront of clean energy efforts. Dioxide Emission Reductions athletes, including rally drivers in the Kenya, Tanzania and Uganda, offering The Aga Khan University (AKU) motorsport fraternity. a range of retail banking products. (CERs) annually, putting it at the established the School of Nursing and Diamond Trust Bank has over 35 forefront of clean energy efforts. Midwifery which offers programmes The Aga Khan University Institute for branches in Uganda. aimed at improving the quality of Education Development (AKU-IED) , lodges and resorts contribute to the local economy through the training of skilled man- power, the reinvigoration of artisans and craft industries, and through sensitive conservation or development of the surrounding area. This includes placing priority on the hiring and training of local residents for employment at all levels within the organisation.

International Development Partners Tourism Promotion Services (TPS) Media Services Serena hotels, lodges and resorts The Nation Media Group, founded African Development Bank contribute to the local economy through in Kenya in 1960, acquired Monitor Agence Française de Développement (AFD) the training of skilled manpower, the Publications Limited in 2001. Comic Relief (UK) DEG/KfW Bankengruppe reinvigoration of artisans and craft Headquartered in Kampala, the Daily Department of Foreign Affairs, Trade and industries, and through sensitive Monitor, Uganda’s only independent Development, Canada (DFATD) conservation or development of the daily, was established in 1992 and has Dubai Cares surrounding area. This includes placing since grown into a multimedia group European Investment Bank priority on the hiring and training of with offices across the country. Financial Sector Deepening Trust (FSDT) Ford Foundation local residents for employment at all Government of Uganda levels within the organisation. In addition to publishing the Daily and International Finance Corporation Sunday Monitor, Monitor Publications Johnson & Johnson The Kampala Serena Hotel opened its Limited also operates two FM radio University doors to the public on 31st July 2006. stations, 93.3 KFM and Ddembe FM. Development Finance Company (FMO) Uganda Incorporating local materials and National Social Security Fund African art and design, the hotel is one The Nation Media Group’s regional PROPARCO (France) of the largest employers in the country publication, The East African, also has Department for International with over 530 staff, 98 percent of whom a bureau in Kampala and significant Development (DfID) are Ugandan nationals while the circulation in Uganda. Uganda Management Institute United States Agency for International remaining two percent are East African. Development (USAID) In 2006, the Nation Media Group The Lake Victoria Serena Golf launched NTV to provide highquality Course Resort and Spa is located television programming and on the shores of Africa’s largest fresh comprehensive news coverage to For further information: water lakes. This tranquil resort, which impact positively on the local society Aga Khan Development Network (Uganda) directly employs over 280 Ugandans, through information, knowledge and 8th Floor, Jubilee Insurance Centre, has been positioned to offer both a entertainment NTV is Uganda’s leading 14 Parliament Avenue, contrast and an extension to the five- TV station and airs across the country Kampala - Uganda star profile of the flagship Kampala as a free-to-air channel, living up to its Tel: +256 414 235900 Serena Hotel. In October 2015, the slogan “Turning on your world”. Fax: +256 414 235904 resort was expanded to include a golf Email: [email protected] course and luxury marina.

The Aga Khan Development Network (AKDN) is a group of private development agencies working to empower communities and individuals, often in disadvantaged circumstances, to improve living conditions and opportunities, especially in Africa and Asia. Its agencies work in over 30 countries for the common good of all citizens, regardless of their gender, origin or religion. Its underlying impulse is the ethic of compassion for the vulnerable in society.

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