Bridging the Digital Divide: A Framework for Sustainable Distance Learning in Rural Uganda

Patricia Namyalo, Julius Kato Mubiru · 2026 · Zenodo (CERN European Organization for Nuclear Research)

Summary. Rural Uganda faces severe barriers to distance learning, including unreliable electricity and high data costs. The study of 150 teachers and education officers across three districts found that sustainable solutions require low-tech approaches like radio instruction and USB distribution rather than internet-dependent platforms. Effective rural distance education demands hybrid delivery models, teacher training for low-connectivity settings, and public-private partnerships to reduce data costs.

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DOI

10.5281/zenodo.19428151

Countries

Uganda

Regions

Africa

Categories

broadband-and-digital, education, policy, general-innovation

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2026-04-29