Uganda and Denmark Partner to Boost National Statistical Systems and Green Transition Data

KAMPALA, Uganda — Uganda and Denmark have signed a new Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to modernize Uganda’s National Statistical System, improve economic analysis, and generate critical data for climate action.

The agreement was signed during the second day of the Uganda-European Union Business Forum at the Kampala Serena Hotel. Signatories included the Uganda Bureau of Statistics (UBOS)—represented by Deputy Executive Director Dr. Vincent Fred Ssenono—alongside Statistics Denmark and the Embassy of Denmark in Uganda.

The ceremony was witnessed by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and State Minister for Trade, Gen. Wilson Mbasu Mbadi.

Modernizing Data for Development

The partnership aims to enhance UBOS’s capacity to produce reliable, timely, and internationally standard statistical information for government institutions, businesses, and civil society.

Key areas of cooperation include: Upgrading the National Statistical System and improving institutional coordination, Green Transition Analytics entailing producing and managing specialized data to support Uganda’s climate policies, Nationally Determined Contributions (NDCs), and the National Climate Change Act of 2021, Partnering with the Ministry of Finance, Planning and Economic Development to integrate official statistics into economic and fiscal forecasting, Supporting Uganda’s participation and co-chair role in the Coalition of Finance Ministers for Climate Action, Facilitating technical assistance, staff exchanges, and knowledge-sharing through the Danish Ministry of Foreign Affairs' Strategic Sector Cooperation Programme among others. 

Implementation and Frameworks:

Under the arrangement, the Embassy of Denmark will facilitate local institutional engagement, while Statistics Denmark provides technical expertise. UBOS will maintain institutional ownership and designate a project manager to oversee execution.

The agreement aligns with Denmark’s Strategic Framework for Uganda 2023–2028, Uganda Vision 2040, the Fourth National Development Plan (2025/26–2029/30), and the Fourth Plan for National Statistical Development.

The parties plan to evaluate cooperative activities and review medium-term priorities every three to five years.