Centre for Law, Policy and Innovation Initiative

Empowering innovators, entrepreneurs, and policy makers with evidence-based solutions to advance inclusive development in Uganda and East Africa.

An independent Ugandan think tank working at the intersection of law, policy, and innovation.

What we do

Bridging law, policy, and innovation.

The Centre for Law, Policy and Innovation Initiative is an independent think tank based in Uganda. It seeks to bridge the gap between policy and the practical needs of innovators, entrepreneurs, and policymakers in Africa.

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Flagship Initiative

IP & Finance: Using Intellectual Property as Collateral

A cross-sector programme unlocking new financing for Uganda's creators, innovators, and small businesses by treating intellectual property as bankable collateral.

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Latest Publications

Fresh research and briefs.

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The Effect of Internet Shutdowns — Article cover
Policy BriefDigital Economy

The Effect of Internet Shutdowns — Article

Janice Celine Nantumbwe, Kenneth Muhangi · Mar 2026

Examines the January 2026 internet shutdown ordered by the Uganda Communications Commission and its cascading effect on digital trade, mobile money, and platform work — with recommendations for proportionate, rule-of-law responses.

Upcoming Events

Where we're convening next.

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Our Impact

Convening, founding, and shaping.

KTA Annual Symposium

Our flagship annual convening — 7 editions to date, producing white papers that shape national policy.

Founding ADEC Uganda

Founding the Alliance for Digital Trade, E-Mobility and Couriers Uganda, giving digital-economy operators a unified voice.

Founding CMAU

Founding the Carbon Markets Association Uganda to advance high-integrity, community-benefit carbon markets.

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