Uganda: IFC Launches Program to Increase Access to Education

IFC has launched the Africa Schools Uganda Program to support improvements to private secondary and tertiary schools in Uganda, while helping thousands of students in the country access high-quality education. The Program works in partnership with the African Development Bank (AfDB).

IFC plans to deliver advisory services to 500 schools in Uganda over the next two years, helping them address financial and management issues so they can offer improved educational services. IFC will also help participating schools access finance from local commercial banks, including Diamond Trust Bank, DFCU, and Bank of Africa.