Cities and Infrastructure for Growth (CIG) Uganda is a five-year innovative UK aid funded programme that provides demand-driven technical assistance to address constraints hindering urban development in the Jinja–Kampala–Entebbe corridor with particular emphasis on the Greater Kampala Metropolitan Area (GKMA).
CIG Uganda’s vision is to develop a sustainable urban environment which supports Uganda’s economic development and makes Kampala ‘fit for purpose’ as the engine of national prosperity and growth.
CIG’s Interventions
CIG works in collaboration with government agencies and development partners to support urban infrastructure planning and development, and industrialization. The programme catalyses’ economic growth and jobs creation through unblocking the impediments to productive cities, and mobilising infrastructure investment.
Infrastructure for Sustainable Growth
Improving the connectivity and productivity of urban municipalities
Power Sector Transformation
Improved access to reliable
and affordable power for households and businesses
Urban Planning for Sustainability
Improving the competitiveness of Uganda’s cities and urban centres
Mobilising of Infrastructure Investment
Infrastructure that drives
ongoing economic growth, development, and jobs
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#Uganda: Through the Kampala-Jinja Expressway No One Worse Off project, 161 affected persons in the Right of Way [ROW] have been provided with training in selection planning and management of enterprises training by @FondazioneAVSI. #UNRAworks Learn more—http://bit.ly/3sb0Fju
#Uganda: Under the Kampala—Jinja Expressway No One Worse Off project, a REGISTRY has been created for 05 villages within the #KJEproject right of way.
A geo-referenced map has been developed for the current location of all households.#UNRAworks
Learn more—http://bit.ly/3sb0Fju
We are proud to be working with @citiesalliance @unra @Actogether in delivering the KJE nowo project
Thru' @ACTogetherUG, the Kampala—Jinja Expressway No One Worse Off project has pooled 2️⃣3️⃣ saving groups in Kinawataka, Kasokoso, Mutungo & Namataba settlements to engage in forums to increase economic viability even after relocation.#UNRAworks
Learn more—http://bit.ly/3sb0Fju
1️⃣1️⃣ settlement forums established in Kinawattaka & Kasokoso by @ACTogetherUG under the Kampala—Jinja Expressway No One Worse Off project to sensitize project affected persons and create awareness on planned relocation. #KJEproject #UNRAworks
Learn more— http://bit.ly/3sb0Fju
Today on #InternationalWomensDay , @CIGUganda celebrates women leaders living with disability. Our Gender Advisor reflects on the impact of the Covid 19 on women and girls with disabilities https://www.ugandacig.com/news/cig-uganda-celebrates-women-leaders-living-with-disability/
@CIGUganda is proud to share @cardno’s latest #CommunicationOnProgress a snapshot of progress made against the UN Global Compact.
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Since the onset of COVID-19 @globalcompact’s Ten Principles have served as a compass to maintain value for clients, communities and our people whilst navigating operational pressures. We are proud to share our latest #CommunicationOnProgress: http://ow.ly/JnJG50DH9gj
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CIG Uganda is committed to providing world class demand-driven technical products to address city planning, infrastructure and economic growth
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CIG Uganda programme is funded by UK Aid and implemented by Cardno International Development
