The National Curriculum Development Centre (NCDC) on Sunday, 16 August 2026, held a press conference at its headquarters in Kyambogo to provide an update on preparations for the 2nd International Conference on Curriculum Development, scheduled for 20–21 August 2026 at Speke Resort and Convention Centre, Munyonyo.
The Conference, under the theme“Innovative Curriculum Approaches for Sustainable Education in a Globalised World,” will bring together more than 700 delegates, including education policymakers, curriculum specialists, researchers, teachers and practitioners from Uganda and beyond. NCDC received 130 papers, of which 77 were accepted following a double-blind peer-review and quality-assurance process.
Speaking at the press conference, Chairperson of the NCDC Governing Council, Prof. George Ladaah Openjuru, emphasised that curriculum development is central to Uganda’s social and economic transformation. He noted that curricula must remain responsive to Uganda’s aspirations while adapting to global changes in technology, the labour market and society.
Dr Richard Irumba, NCDC Deputy Director and Chairperson of the Conference Organising Committee, said the Conference will provide a platform to examine how curriculum can respond to emerging issues including Artificial Intelligence, climate change, digital transformation, sustainability, competency-based education, indigenous knowledge, TVET, inclusion and teacher development.
The press conference also highlighted Uganda’s ongoing curriculum reforms, including efforts to strengthen competency-based education and ensure that learners acquire skills such as critical thinking, creativity, problem-solving, collaboration and innovation. NCDC officials noted that the success of curriculum reform should ultimately be measured by what learners can do with the knowledge and skills they acquire.
The Centre expressed appreciation to the Government of Uganda, through the Ministry of Education and Sports, development partners, sponsors and other stakeholders for their continued support towards curriculum development and the Conference.
The media were encouraged to continue informing the public about curriculum reforms and facilitating constructive dialogue on the future of education in Uganda.
