Press Release One Stop Border Post, Geneva
On 12 July 2017, the Delegation of Uganda to the World Trade Organisation in partnership with Trade Mark East Africa (TMEA) hosted a side event on Trade Facilitation on the side lines of the Sixth Global Review of Aid For Trade. The objective of this session was to show the extent to which Uganda with the support of TMEA had undertaken deliberate and strategic moves to ease the cost of doing business. The Hon Amelia Anne Kyambadde, Minister of Trade, Industry and Cooperatives together with Mr. Frank Matsaert, Chief Executive Officer of TMEA were on the panel to show case …
Cooperatives Day 2017
On first July, 2017 Uganda will join the rest of the world to commemorate the 95th ICA International Cooperative Day / 23rd UN International Day of Cooperatives. The United Nations’ (UN) International Day of Cooperatives is observed on the first Saturday of July each year. The aim of the commemorating the day is: Underscore the contribution of the cooperative movement to the resolution of major problems addressed by the United Nations. Increase awareness on cooperatives Strengthen and extend the partnerships between the international cooperative movement and other actors including governments, at local, national and international level. The theme for this year is INCLUSION and …
Meeting on Escalating Sugar Prices
On Friday 12th May 2017, the Minister of Trade, Industry and Cooperatives Hon. Amelia Kyambadde officially briefed the press together with the leaders of sugar Manufacturers Associations on the increasing sugar Prices and government position on the same. The press briefing followed a meeting with the Sugar distributors, wholesalers,retailers and the sugar millers. In the statement;the government urged the millers to ensure that the factories maintain normal production. In this regard, Kakira sugar resumed normal production on 12th May 2017 and postponed its regular maintenance. Lugazi sugar also agreed to postpone its maintenance program from June to October 2017 so that …
Minister of Trade Industry and Cooperatives Meets EU Head of Delegation to Uganda
On Thursday 11th May 2017, Hon. Amelia Kyambadde met the EU Ambassador/Head of Delegation to Uganda Ambassador Kristian Schmidt at the Ministry of Trade Industry and cooperatives. The meeting highlighted the progress on the EPA negotiations, Uganda trade relations with the EU, exports, job creation, women rights and emancipation. On the EPAS the two leaders agreed that the upcoming EAC summit would inform the direction since it is on the agenda. On Exports the EU will be supporting a market access Upgrade project that will support Cocoa and Coffee Value chains once in place. EU supported Projects with the Private sector …
Hon MTIC Dines with Swedish Business Community
On Wednesday 10th May 2017, Hon. Amelia Kyambadde the Minister of Trade Industry and cooperatives attended Dinner with the Swedish business community in Uganda at the residence of the Swedish ambassador in Uganda. The dinner brought together Swedish companies in Uganda and Ugandans doing business in Sweden. Issues raised to the minister included issues on difficulties in accessing finance, delays in clearing at URA,need for incentives for the local investors and need for clearer tax information. In response the minister assured the Swedish community that the government of Uganda is committed to continously improving the doing business environment in Uganda. She …
Live a Day in Her Life
On 10th May 2017 Hon. Amelia Kyambadde spent her day living as street hawker. In her remarks after experiencing the life of a street hawker, the Minister noted that women emancipation has not yet reached all the women especially the vendors on the streets. She asked the women vendors to register and form cooperatives so as to receive training and help in location to formal decent trading places. The live a day in her life was organized by gals international forum NGO. Live a day in her life is an activity which exposed influential successful mothers to experience the life …
Ban of Importation of all Fishing Nets and Related Inputs for a period of 12 Months
Implementing H.E the President’s Directive to Stop illegal Fishing on the Lakes of Uganda Government has noted with serious concern the depletion of the fisheries resources in the country due to illegal and unsustainable fishing practices. In accordance with the External Trade Act, the EAC Customs Union Protocol Article 22, and the General Agreement on Tariff and Trade (GATT) Article XX, and in order to address the challenges of depletion of the fisheries resources; the Ministry of Trade, Industry and Cooperatives hereby notifies the public of the following measures undertaken to streamline sustainable trade in fish and fish products: 1. …
BUBU Action Plan Launched
The Ministry of Trade, Industry and Cooperatives has Launched the Buy Uganda Build Uganda (BUBU) Action Plan that contains details of activities, time frame for implementation and Officers to deliver on the key result areas by the Ministry. In this Action Plan, the Ministry will deliver on the following; taking stock of the local producers and service providers, enhance the quality and competitiveness of local products and services, Increase the visibility of local products in local outlets, increase awareness about the BUBU Policy and others. Minister’s Speech – BUBU Action Plan.pdf …
Prime Minister Launches BUBU
The Rt.Hon.Dr Ruhakana Rugunda the Prime minister of Uganda today the 2nd of March 2017 Launched the BUBU polic, the BUBU implementation strategy and the Framework for the Implementation of BUBU . The main objectives of the policy is to promote the consumption and use of local goods and services, increase the local content in government procurement and create awareness for consumers to buy locally produced goods and services. BUBU is a landmark policy, whose successful implementation will contribute to job and income creation, increase the competitiveness of our products, and consequently reduce our country’s trade deficit. Read: MInisters Speech at …
Launch of Rice Millers Council of Uganda
The Ministry of Trade, Industry and Cooperatives is pleased and proud to launch the Rice Millers Council of Uganda (RMCU). The council is a private sector-led organization that encompasses the large and small scale millers, the large scale rice growers as well as the representatives of smallholder rice farmers across the country. The council was officially registered on 15 December 2015 and its key objectives are to: 1.Conduct policy advocacy and interface with the Government, Development partners and all other Stakeholders on pertinent issues related to the development of the rice sector in Uganda ü Provide a forum and representation …
