VOICED : New app in Uganda to increase transparency and accountability

The video discusses the challenges faced by schools in Uganda due to late funding and resource shortages, which affect students' ability to take exams and teachers' salaries. Corruption is a significant issue, but a new smartphone app, Action for Transparency, aims to address this by providing budget data and streamlining the reporting process. The app leverages the widespread use of mobile phones in Africa to empower citizens in the fight against corruption.

What financial issue does the school face regarding essential supplies?

• Funds are only used for teacher salaries.

• Funds arrive late, leading to credit purchases.

• Funds arrive early, causing surplus.

• Funds are misused by students.

How often are students supposed to take exams, and how often do they actually take them?

• Every month; they take them weekly.

• Twice a year; they take them monthly.

• Every month; they take them twice a year.

• Every week; they take them monthly.

What is the main purpose of the smartphone application mentioned?

• To provide free internet to schools.

• To track student attendance.

• To increase transparency in budget allocations.

• To offer online courses to students.

What is a significant barrier to exposing corruption in Uganda?

• High cost of living.

• Lack of internet access.

• Insufficient mobile phones.

• Fear of repercussions.

How does the application help in fighting corruption?

• By organizing protests.

• By offering financial incentives.

• By sending alerts to authorities.

• By providing free legal advice.