The Minister of ICT And NG\u00a0 Ms. Judith Nabakooba has commended probatics and Technovations -initiatives that are \u00a0exposing\u00a0 young people to ICTs.\u00a0 The programs introduces young girls with limited knowledge\u00a0about computers to the exciting world of designing\u00a0computer application which can be deployed to earn a living and improve people\u2019s livelihoods.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Nabakooba appreciated the fact\u00a0 that\u00a0 working alongside mentors, the project inspires young girls\u00a0with employable skills in software development.\u00a0 \u201cGiven the fact that women and girls form the biggest\u00a0percentage of our population, their access to ICT is key in\u00a0our journey of transformation.\u00a0There are a number of challenges that still exist in this\u00a0effort,\u201d the Minister stated .<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Nabakooba , was hosting at the Ministry of ICT a group of young girls involved in ICT work and innovation while commemorating the International day for Girls in ICT. Globally, the day is used to build awareness about the importance of having more girls and women utilizing and accessing ICTs. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
The Minister noted that Uganda has certainly achieved a lot when it comes to\u00a0closing the gender digital gap.\u00a0\u201cWomen in Uganda have consistently embraced the ICT\u00a0 sector not just as end users but as leaders and ICT\u00a0 developers.\u00a0As the Ministry of ICT and National Guidance, we are proud\u00a0 with the progress Uganda has made in the ICT sector,\u201d She said .<\/p>\n\n\n\n
She said that the government of Uganda continues to provide an enabling environment or early learners to have an introduction to ICTs. Through Uganda Communication\u2019s Commission alone, 65 schools are supported with free computers every year. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
She called upon religious and cultural institutions to join the campaign and educate everyone especially the men that ICTs are good for women as well. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
Nabakooba also used the occasion to remind the country about criminals who are lurking in the ICT Industry. \u201cThe level of online abuse, sexual crimes, impersonation, obtaining money by false pretense are on the increase. All these crimes present a bigger danger for girls and young women. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
As we celebrate this year\u2019s day for Girls in ICT, let us\u00a0strengthen our partnerships and resolve to fight these\u00a0crimes, \u201c Nabakooba said.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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