VincentBagiireVincent Waiswa Bagiire

Uganda

 

Occupational Information

Occupation: Information & Communications Techonology policy

Occupational Position: Independent Non-Profit Organization Management Professional

Professional History

Vincent Waiswa Bagiire is the Permanent Secretary in the Ugandan Ministry of Information and Communications Technology (ICT) and National Guidance.  Prior to this he was an independent NGO management professional, active in information and communications technology policy.   In 2019, he was appointed by President Yoweri Museveni to serve on a 32-member team of experts to shepherd Uganda's economic development in the Fourth Industrial Revolution. 

He cut his managerial teeth at 22 when he was appointed general manager of AITEC Uganda in 1997. He also served as Chief Executive of a Washington DC based not-for-profit, Bridges.  In 2008, he was elected an Ashoka Fellow for life in respect of his social entrepreneurship initiatives.

Qualifications

MSc in Macroeconomics from Bradford University
MBA in Strategy from Glasgow Caledonian University

Programs

2012 Archbishop Desmond Tutu Leadership Fellow

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About AFLI

 

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The African Leadership Institute (AFLI) focuses on building the capacity and capability of visionary and strategic leadership across the continent. Developing exceptional leaders representing all spheres of society, the Institute’s flagship programme is the prestigious Archbishop Tutu Leadership Fellowship. Offering a multifaceted learning experience and run in partnership with Oxford University, it is awarded annually to 20-25 carefully chosen candidates, nominated from across Africa. Alumni of the African Leadership Institute form a dynamic network of Fellows passionately committed to the continent’s transformation, bridging the divide between nations and ensuring that Africa is set centre-stage in global affairs.