Development of a National Minerals Database

Consultancy services for the development, testing, and deployment of a National Minerals Database (NMDB) for Uganda. The IT implementation is split into three phases using agile methodologies and aligning with the GovStack framework. Phase 1 involves the implementation of an NMDB pilot to validate and de-risk the implementation. This includes developing core functionalities such as mine site inspection and monitoring management, and Chain of Custody (CoC) modules, defining the target architecture based on the DGSM environment, aligning with Uganda's e-government framework (MoICT and NITA-U), technical feasibility validation, refining the implementation strategy, gathering early user feedback, stakeholder alignment, and risk identification and mitigation. Option 1, following successful validation of a Minimum Viable Product (MVP), involves the extension of the pilot and implementation of the full set of NMDB capabilities. Option 2 concerns the extension of the full-scale solution's functionality with further funding. Additionally, an optional rollout of an NMDB in Burundi (Option 3) is planned, building on the pilot solution and contingent on the pilot's success.

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