Notre Dame receives $1.6 million from Accenture to expand technology and opportunity in Uganda and South Africa | News | Notre Dame News | University of Notre Dame Skip To Content Skip To Navigation Skip To Search University of Notre Dame Notre Dame News Experts ND in the News Subscribe About Us Home Contact Search Menu Home › News › Notre Dame receives $1.6 million from Accenture to expand technology and opportunity in Uganda and South Africa Notre Dame receives $1.6 million from Accenture to expand technology and opportunity in Uganda and South Africa Published: July 27, 2015 Author: Notre Dame News The University of Notre Dame Initiative for Global Development (NDIGD) has received $1.6 million from Accenture — one of the world’s leading professional services companies, with capabilities in consulting, strategy, digital, technology and operations — to expand the Connectivity, Electricity and Education for Entrepreneurship (CE3) project. CE3 empowers disconnected communities in northern Uganda by harnessing solar energy to deliver clean, efficient, renewable power and Wi-Fi connectivity to off-grid communities, significantly improving access to technology, job-skills training and mentoring. The project was introduced in 2012 by NDIGD and Accenture as a pilot program in rural northern Uganda, resulting in 40 new business startups and more than 130 new jobs. Accenture’s commitment, which includes both cash and pro bono services, will help expand the project in Uganda and launch the project in South Africa, enabling more than 2,400 individuals to find a job or start their own business. “When job seekers and entrepreneurs in these rural communities lack access to electricity and Internet connectivity, they become disconnected. They also face severe barriers to skills training and job opportunity,” said Jill Huntley, managing director of global corporate citizenship at Accenture. “Our work with the University of Notre Dame is helping to provide innovative and sustainable solutions that improve the livelihoods for people in these communities and drive long-term economic development.” Accenture’s commitment will be announced this week as part of the NDIGD Corporate Impact Forum, a gathering of more than 100 leaders from private industry, government agencies and the Notre Dame community who are discussing innovative ideas to address critical issues for the private sector such as talent assessment in emerging markets and employee engagement. An integral part of the University’s Keough School of Global Affairs, NDIGD works to address the challenges of building just and equitable political, legal, economic, health and civil structures in fragile nations that suffer from extreme poverty or are experiencing insecurity due to armed conflict or war. The Keough School, scheduled to open in August 2017, will prepare students for effective and ethically grounded professional leadership in government, the private sector and global civil society, engaging them in the worldwide effort to address the greatest challenges of our century. “Creating and strengthening global partnerships with the private sector to improve lives and support human development is a priority of the new Keough School of Global Affairs," said R. Scott Appleby, Marilyn Keough Dean. “Accenture’s partnership with NDIGD is truly a model for excellence and global impact.” Contact: Joya Helmuth, NDIGD, 574-631-9753, jhelmuth@nd.edu Posted In: Diversity, Equity & Inclusion International Research Home Experts ND in the News Subscribe About Us Related September 12, 2022 Can you tell me how to get to Sesame Street … in different countries? May 03, 2022 Pulte Institute launches Central America Research Alliance April 06, 2022 Rise in trust of institutions led to boost in entrepreneurial intent, especially among STEM undergraduates August 25, 2021 Japanese far-right hate group helped popularize anti-Korean sentiment May 13, 2021 Tending its Own Garden: Notre Dame undergrads research European view of US elections For the Media Contact Office of Public Affairs and Communications Notre Dame News 500 Grace Hall Notre Dame, IN 46556 USA Facebook Twitter Instagram YouTube Pinterest © 2022 University of Notre Dame Search Mobile App News Events Visit Accessibility Facebook Twitter Instagram YouTube LinkedIn