The overarching aim of the ODeL-UG project is to improve the access and quality of higher education in Uganda by collaboratively transforming and strengthening the Open Distance e-Learning (ODeL) ecosystem. This seeks to address the country’s low gross enrolment ratio (GER) and bridge the digital divide to ensure more equitable access to education.
To develop a National Quality Assurance Framework for ODeL programs.
To strengthen HEI’s capacity in ODeL curricula development, teaching, and learning.
To strengthen the ICT digital infrastructure and technological resources for effective ODeL implementation.
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
Project Period
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Project Funder
The European Union through the Erasmus+ Programme, specifically the Capacity Building in Higher Education (CBHE) action under Call: ERASMUS-EDU-2025-CBHE-STRAND-1.
Project Leadership
The project is coordinated by Mr. Brian Masiga, a Senior Network Engineer at the Research and Education Network for Uganda (RENU). He is responsible for the overall project direction, stakeholder engagement, and communicating progress to the European Commission. He is supported by a consortium of partners and a structured management framework.
Principal Investigator
Mr. Brian Masiga
