UPPC Positions Documentation & Records Management as Key to Sustainable Refugee Solutions
Kampala, October 30, 2026 — The Uganda Printing and Publishing Corporation (UPPC) participated in a high-level forum convened by the Office of the Prime Minister at the Marriott Hotel, Kampala, bringing together senior Government officials, development partners and technical experts to deliberate on “Durable Solutions for Host Communities of Refugees.”
The Forum sought to shift the focus beyond emergency humanitarian response towards long-term, sustainable solutions that benefit both refugees and the Ugandan communities hosting them. Discussions centred on livelihoods, education, healthcare, documentation, social cohesion and strengthening Government systems to deliver inclusive and efficient services.
Represented by a delegation from its Business Development team, UPPC participated in plenary discussions and stakeholder engagements, highlighting its expanding role beyond traditional printing into a strategic Government partner in digital transformation, secure records management and archiving.
In its engagements, the Corporation underscored the importance of reliable documentation and effective records management in achieving durable solutions. It showcased its capacity to support Ministries, Departments and Agencies (MDAs) through secure printing and publishing at competitive rates, gazetting of laws and regulations, digitisation of physical records into secure, searchable repositories, records archiving, and production of Information, Education and Communication (IEC) materials, reports and training manuals in multiple languages.
The delegation emphasised that sustainable refugee and host community interventions require reliable records, secure identity documentation and accessible information to support planning, service delivery, accountability and informed decision-making.
UPPC also commended the Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA) for supporting the Forum and its continued contribution to Uganda’s refugee response and host community development, reaffirming the Corporation’s commitment to strengthening Uganda-Japan cooperation.
Going forward, UPPC will seek to translate the engagements and insights from the Forum into practical service delivery opportunities, particularly in collaboration with the Office of the Prime Minister’s Department of Refugees and other MDAs. This is in line with the Presidential Directive on Government institutions procuring printing and publishing services directly from UPPC, the Official Government Printer.