As the International Energy Agency (IEA) has opened its doors to emerging and developing economies, in-depth reviews have come to play an increasingly prominent role in our bilateral partnerships. We are very pleased this work now extends to Uganda, the first country in sub-Saharan Africa to participate in a comprehensive assessment of its energy system and policies.The IEA has been actively involved in addressing African energy issues for more than two decades. We began with pioneering work on energy access data in 1999 in our flagship World Energy Outlook, but our efforts have expanded significantly since then, with a focus on the key tools needed to enhance energy access, economic development, affordability, sustainability and energy security. We hope this review provides a strong example for further collaboration in the region.I congratulate Uganda for the progress it has made over the past two decades in providing access to electricity and expanding generation capacity. It is also impressive that the country’s electricity sector is now almost fully based on renewable sources. The IEA looks forward to continuing to partner with Uganda as it builds on progress in reforming its electricity sector and works towards achieving universal energy access.Much of this work will be facilitated by the newly launched Energy Policy for Uganda, a major contribution to the country’s ambitious energy agenda. Notably, Uganda already has in place much of the technical expertise, government institutions and policy frameworks to reach its energy goals. It is also a leader in the region on high-quality energy statistics, which are crucial for evidence-based policy making. We commend Uganda for its efforts that have led to improved coverage, quality and timeliness of energy balances and data, and encourage further ambition.