The keys that unlock the building blocks of a society that is ready to be a part of an economically vibrant machine are silently tucked away in education. Individuals below the age of 30 represent over 78% of the population of Uganda, according to the 2012 State of Uganda population report by the UN Population Fund. The struggle for access to quality education and the resources needed to amplify the effective use of education is far from reach to those who need it. We can see signs all around us that the future is here. Are Ugandans being left behind in this process-driven future?
Those taking advantage of education and implementing what they have learned are true catalysts.
The recent revelation of an emotionally conscious robot reveals trickles of a future world that is closer than we think. Those who choose to take advantage of educational resources chronically find themselves without the tools and resources to fully take advantage of free markets and a competitive flatter world. Circumstances, where pupils lack resources such as pens, pencils, paper, and other school supplies, can leave a classroom of students unprepared at the primary level. Lack of technological personal computers (PC), tablets, and internet access creates a gap that reverberates in job interviews, employee selection, and entrepreneurial ventures across
The individuals below the age of 30 that lack access to quality educational resources are the future driving force of Uganda’s economic opportunity.
Organizations must lead in private and public partnerships to fill gaps that policy implementation has not yet reached.
The opportunity is in the hands of an active Ugandan diaspora to lead the way in tactical and meaningful involvement.
Opportunity awaits Uganda and Ugandans that want to paint the future.
That future cannot be painted alone.