Enhancing Access and Quality of the Higher Education Landscape in Uganda through Open Distance e-Learning (ODeL-UG)

1. To develop a National Quality Assurance Framework for ODeL programs.

2. To strengthen HEI’s capacity in ODeL curricula development, teaching, and learning.

3. To strengthen the ICT digital infrastructure and technological resources for effective ODeL implementation.

4. To foster knowledge exchange and collaboration between Ugandan and European HEIs.

The project is expected to produce several tangible outcomes, including a comprehensive National Quality Assurance Standard for ODeL, enhanced ICT infrastructure within Ugandan partner institutions, developed ODeL curriculum programs, and increased digital skills for staff and students. The long-term impact aims to be a sustained increase in higher education enrollment, improved digital integration, and a strengthened ODeL ecosystem that serves as a model for other developing countries, ultimately contributing to Uganda’s economic growth and the achievement of SDG 4.

• Brian Masiga (RENU) – Project Lead Coordinator & Senior Network Engineer

• Patience Nagaba (RENU) – Head of Network Operations, ICT Infrastructure Expert

• Derrick Ssemanda (RENU) – Manager, Systems Development

• Dr. Cosmas Muhumuza (NCHE) – Project Contact Person & Assistant to Lead Coordinator

• Mr. Dennis Omvia Kaggwa (NCHE) – Head of Planning Department, Monitoring and Evaluation

• Dr. Olive Lunyolo (NCHE) – Head of Department of Standards Recognition, Lead on National QA Framework

• Assoc. Prof. Businge Phelix Mbabazi (Kabale University) – Project Contact Person, ODeL Policy Development

• Mr. Robert Tumusiime (Kabale University) – Senior E-Learning Officer, Senior ICT Projects Manager

• Alexandre Francisco (University of Lisbon) – Capacity Building and Training, ODeL Program Development

• Ana Isabel Faria Ribeiro (University of Lisbon) – Project Contact Person for University of Lisbon

• Luís Tinoca (University of Lisbon) – Capacity Building and Staff Training in ODeL Curricula Development

• Ms. Sandra Adriaansens Theelen (Maastricht University) – Development of ODeL Learning Platforms and Training

• Liliana Bedoya Vargas (Maastricht University) – Project Contact Person for Maastricht University

• Joshua Wesana (Mountains of the Moon University) – Project Contact Person, Dean of Faculty of Agriculture and Environmental Sciences

• Tuhaise Robert (Mountains of the Moon University) – Senior Expert, Principal eLearning Administrator