Uganda’s project development landscape has long been plagued with persistent hurdles like insufficient planning, limited access to financing and inadequate transparency in execution.
These have often resulted in under performance, delays in activities and even complete failure of high-potential projects in the country. One Data, an innovative Ugandan tech start-up, has created a solution that is revolutionising how projects are planned, financed and developed by introducing a single, centralised digital ecosystem that connects developers, investors, lenders and service providers in one place.
One Data is a digital platform that enables project stakeholders to collaborate and stay aligned through secure access to more uniform, structured, and organized project information. In a space where fragmented documentation and lack of visibility often lead to missed opportunities and limited progress, One Data brings more clarity, connection, and control to project stakeholders like developers and investors.
“We noticed the difficulty that project participants currently face in organizing, reviewing and comfortably sharing key project information when developing a project,” says Roland Sekaziga, CEO One Data. “ We therefore built the One Data platform to make it easy for project developers, investors and their partners to organize and securely share information about themselves and their projects more conveniently.”
For developers, One Data provides a convenient source of truth where they can plan, structure, and manage most of their project lifecycle. Pre-built project templates guide them through documenting their project to meet a lot of the investor expectations, allowing them to create standardised, investor-ready plans. These templates not only save time but also boost confidence with investors and lenders—greatly improving chances of attracting and securing financing.
In a country where SMEs contribute over 70% to the GDP, lack of access to funding is a significant barrier to growth. One Data is leveling the playing field by giving small and medium-sized developers additional tools they need to structure and present their projects professionally, increasing their eligibility for financing.
The platform also offers value for large and complex projects, where multiple stakeholders need controlled access to different layers of project information. One Data enables developers to grant customised access to consultants, contractors, and investors, ensuring sensitive data remains secure while teams remain empowered and aligned.
Roland Sekaziga highlights that One Data provides visibility like never before for investors. “Investors and lenders can now search for viable projects, appraise project sponsors, and maintain ongoing oversight throughout the project’s lifecycle. This visibility is a game-changer as it increases trust between developers and investors, reduces uncertainty, and allows developers and investors to proactively identify and manage risks rather than react to issues that can easily evolved into major problems,” he says.
One Data is transforming Uganda’s project landscape, and it is paving the way for a future where great ideas no longer get stuck in limbo, but are brought to life with purpose and clarity.
Learn more at https://onedata.info to see how the platform is reshaping project development and financing in Uganda.