Unveiling of Special Preferential Tariff Treatment for Uganda’s Exports to the People’s Republic of China
China’s SPT – List of Products covered Rules of origin and Related Implementation Procedures …
DTIS UPDATE STUDY 2021
Background a) The Diagnostic Trade Integration Study (DTIS) is a country specific evidence-based trade analytical work that helps countries identify priorities to guide their trade agendas, reveal constraints to trade integration and advise on key action areas. b) Uganda’s first DTIS was carried out in 2005, validated by stakeholders and adopted by Cabinet in 2007. Implementation of the action matrix for the first DTIS resulted in the formulation of the first National Trade Sector Development Plan (NDP) 2011-2015 and greatly informed the development of the trade chapter in the first National Development Plan (NDP)-2010/11-2014/15. c) The DTIS was revised in …
The UMA 28th Uganda International Trade Fair 2022
The Uganda Manufacturers Association held its 28th Uganda International Trade Fair, the first in two years, following the outbreak of Covid-19 pandemic in 2020. The UMA 28th Uganda International Trade Fair started on 3rd to 10th October 2022 under the theme, “Business recovery by harnessing local sourcing and deepening value chains integration” at UMA Show Grounds. The Trade Fair attracts local and international manufacturers, traders, distributors from all sectors of the economy; with an average of 300,000 visitors. The public awareness of the exhibitors arising out of their participation has resulted in the growth of numerous brands and companies that …
Kigezi Investment Summit and launch of the Kisoro Industrial & Business Park held
The Kigezi Investment and Free Zone Summit was organised by Uganda Investment Authority to show case the industrialisation potential in Kigezi Sub Region with emphasis on Kisoro District where an estimated 600 acres of land was offered by Kisoro District Local Government to establish one of the 25 Industrial and Business Parks across the country.The summit was held under the theme”Mobilization Of Domestic Investment For Proseprity And Regional Integration“. Specific Investment Opportunities: Agro processing (Potato value addition, Honey processing, Juice Processing) Rice farming Dairy production Tourism Coffee Tea Objectives of the Investment Summit Promote Investment Profiles/Business Cases in Kigezi Region …
The Ministry receives support for Uganda Accreditation Services from Development Partners.
The Ministry is in the process of implementing the National Accreditation Services. The key activities to implement the National accreditation systems include; i. Development of the management system documentation to operationalize provision of accreditation of conformity assessment system. ii. Development, registration and gazette of the Uganda National Accreditation Services (UGANAS) Logo. iii. Development and registration of the UGANAS website. iv. Awareness creation on accreditation to the public about the importance and benefits of accreditation in supporting market access, technology adaptation, efficiency in manufacturing process, research and innovation. The Ministry has received the following support from Development Partners as below; JOINT …
Inauguration of the 9th National Standards Council.
The Ministry of Trade, Industry and Cooperatives and Uganda National Bureau of Standards inaugurated the 9th National Standards Council. The Permanent Secretary, Ms. Geraldine Ssali, urged the new council members to work on subsidizing the cost of standardization so that the quality of our local products can be enhanced to facilitate market access. Subsidizing the cost of certification is inline with government’s effort on Imports Substitution and Exports Promotion. It will encourage local Production, Processing and Value Addition and (BUBU) Buy Uganda Build Uganda The National Standards Council is comprised of the following members; 1 Mr. Charles Musekuura Chaiperson 2 …
Uganda deploys commercial attaché to Ankara Turkey.
Uganda has deployed Mr. Latim Nyeko as a commercial attaché to Uganda’s Mission in Ankara Turkey. During the briefing meeting with Ambassador Nusura Tiperu & officials from Ministry of Foreign Affairs, we discussed the need for a positive Trade balance between the two countries among others.The need for commercial attaches/commercial officers at Ugandas Missions abroad has been severally reechoed by H.E. the President and he has provided a broader perspective, conceptual clarity and strategic interventions on commercial diplomacy. The major agricultural products that Uganda can take advantage while trading with Turkey include cotton, sunflower seeds or cotton oil, soya beans …
Uganda- Somalia Investment and Business Summit
The Republic of Uganda and the government of the Federal Republic of Somalia signed a Memorandum of Understanding for Bilateral Cooperation at the concluded Uganda-Somalia Investment and Business Summit held in Kampala, Munyonyo. In the MOU, the Republic of Uganda and the Federal Republic of Somalia committed to jointly & individually undertake measures aimed at improving bilateral trade relations & flows between them with specific interest in agricultural products. Products under this cooperation include : Agricultural products like coffee,Avacado,Pineapples,Sugar,Frankisence,Arabic gum and Sesame oil.Also included are Marine /Sea foods,Animal products,industrial products and services. …
Launch of the Uganda’s second armored vehicle manufacturing and assembly plant
H.E President Y.K. Museveni launched the the second armored vehicle manufacturing and assembly plant. This is a partnership between the National Enterprise Corporation (NEC) and the Streit Group. The plant was commissioned in Nakasongola. The plant is to produce vehicles for Uganda’s military, police VIPs and Regional requirements. The partnership between Uganda People Defence Force- UPDF’s NEC and Streit Group will benefit Uganda in many other ways including technology transfer, local capacity building among others. The President also emphasised that this will lead to import substitution where importation of armored vehicles will become history. …
Commemoration of the UN International day for MSMEs
The 74th plenary of the UN General Assembly, on April 6, 2017, adopted the resolution to observe June 27 as the Micro, Small and Medium-sized Enterprises Day or MSME Day. This year, the UN International MSMEs day was celebrated at Golf Course Hotel under the UN theme “Resilience and Rebuilding: MSMEs for Sustainable Development ” and National theme “Unlocking the potential of Micro, Small and Medium sized Enterprises (MSMEs) for post Covid-19 recovery“. PS talking points at Msme day 2022 …
