The IPC focus on ICT will be; 5.1 5.2
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Increase investment in the use of ICT in education, both formal and informal, and in the establishment of rural ICT centres, to promote accessibility and usage by women and the youth. Increase resource allocation to the Uganda Communications Commissions Development Fund, so as to equip more rural populations, especially the youth and women, with computers. Require schools to teach computer and create community based infrastructure to target the youth who are out of school.
6.0 CHANGE THE ECONOMY: PROTECT OUR NATURAL RESOURCES Sustainable and equitable use of natural resources. It is absolutely crucial that our natural resources are well managed for the benefit of the people of Uganda. This is even more pertinent for oil resources because of the high expectations. The aim is to ensure that our oil becomes an asset rather than a curse. All development assume availability of the necessary energy to power them. Uganda has got an acute shortage of energy which is retarding its industrial development. The expansion of the economy means that we will need more power; on the other hand the increasing population also means that the need for energy in our homes for cooking and lighting of our houses increases. Unfortunately, most Ugandans depend on wood energy which puts pressure on our ecological system. For 25 years under the NRM, there has been little expansion of the electricity supply source. No new big dam has been constructed and no option has been given to our people. The cost of a unit of electricity today is high and unaffordable for most people. Together for change 2010-2016
Vote Dr Kizza Besigye
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