The Ministry of ICT held consultative regional workshops on the draft Information and Communications Technology (ICT) policy at Pauline Hotel, Lira and Busitema University. The Ministry of ICT Permanent Secretary, Dr. Jimmy Pat Saamanya officiated at the Eastern region consultative workshop held on 13^th May, 2013.

The purpose of the meeting was to obtain input from the invited participants into the draft ICT policy as part of the policy review process. The invited participants were a representation of Local Government Chief Administrative Officers, broadcasting companies, civil society and academia. Other senior Ministry of ICT officials included Mr. Ambrose Ruyooka, Ag. Commissioner for IT. In his remarks, Dr. Saamanya thanked the participants for attending and urged them to contribute to the development of the policy.