Uganda - Strengthening of Science and Technical Teacher Education Project

The Strengthening of Scientific and Technical Teacher Education Project in Uganda forms part of the recovery programme designed to reinforce and expand technical and vocational education with a view to training skilled workers required by the economy. The project, which was to be implemented over a period of 48 months, comprises 3 components : (i) Rehabilitation of two technical institutions, Uganda Polytechnic Kyambogo (UPK) and Institute of Teacher Education Kyambogo (TEK); (ii) Rehabilitation of Science and Technology Faculties, the Science Education Resource Centre of Makerere University and the preparation of an Action-plan; (iii) Project Implementation Unit - PIU.