The 7th Annual Trade, Industry and Cooperatives Sector Review Conference
Theme: “Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs) the Driving Force to Middle Income Status” Introduction Strong coordination in the development and implementation of Government policies as well as interventions in most sectors including that of Trade, Industry and Cooperatives is critical to achieving the intended Government goals. This is particularly so in Uganda with strategies to develop and nurture private sector competitiveness, and to support the productive sectors of the economy to trade in domestic, regional and international markets. The ultimate objective of the Trade, Industry and Cooperatives Sector is to significantly contribute to wealth and employment creation as well …
The 7th Annual Trade, Industry and Cooperatives Sector Review Conference
Theme: “Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs) the Driving Force to Middle Income Status” Introduction Strong coordination in the development and implementation of Government policies as well as interventions in most sectors including that of Trade, Industry and Cooperatives is critical to achieving the intended Government goals. This is particularly so in Uganda with strategies to develop and nurture private sector competitiveness, and to support the productive sectors of the economy to trade in domestic, regional and international markets. The ultimate objective of the Trade, Industry and Cooperatives Sector is to significantly contribute to wealth and employment creation as well …
New National AGOA Strategy to Improve Uganda’s Performance in AGOA
Uganda has embarked on the development of a new strategy in a bid to improve on her performance in AGOA which has remained far below the expectations. The National AGOA Strategy is being developed by the AGOA Secretariat under the supervision of the Ministry of Trade, Industry and Cooperatives. While meeting the Trade Minister Amelia Kyambadde to brief her about the upcoming AGOA Forum in Washington DC in September 2016, the head of AGOA Secretariat and also Senior Presidential Adviser on AGOA and Trade Ms. Suzan Muhwezi said the development of the strategy is under progress with a draft in …
Hon MTIC meets Investor from Poland
Poland has moved to strengthen trade relations with Uganda expressing interest in Uganda’s automotive production, renewable energy and agro-processing. While meeting Trade Minister Hon. Amelia Kyambadde, an investor from Poland and CEO of Geneva Capital Group Jerzy Bednarek said there are many Polish companies that would like to start businesses in Uganda. and their major areas of interest included automotive production (mainly production of utility cars), renewable energy, agro-processing, mining, finance and exchange markets, and sports. Bednarek who represented more than 30 companies from Poland is in Uganda for 7 days on a look out for investment opportunities. …
Hon. Amelia Kyambadde Commends Sweden for the Support Towards Promoting Trade
The Government of Sweden has committed itself to continue supporting Uganda in the promotion of trade and industry through building Quality Infrastructure and promoting standards. The commitment was made by the outgoing Swedish Ambassador to Uganda Urban Andersson during a farewell ceremony organized by the Ministry of Trade, Industry and Cooperatives on Tuesday 9th August 2016 at the Ministry offices in Kampala. Trade Minister Amelia Kyambadde expressed her appreciation to Ambassador Andersson for the support his Government and the Swedish people have rendered to Uganda. ‘The Government of Uganda and more especially the Ministry of Trade, Industry and Cooperatives has enjoyed …
Uganda and Kenya Hold Talks to Harmonise Trade Between the Two Countries
The two ministers of Trade and Industry from Uganda (Hon. Amelia Kyambadde) and Kenya (Hon. Adnan Mohammed) have held talks to iron out some of the key issues affecting trade between the two countries. The bilateral meeting took place on the sideways of the ongoing fourteenth Session of the United Nations Conference on Trade and Development (UNCTAD 14) in Nairobi, Kenya. Hon. Kyambadde raised three issues including the signing of the Economic Partnership Agreement (EPAs), the Uchumi case in which Ugandan suppliers and workers are demanding for their payments and the Cipla Quality Chemicals Ltd case where Uganda is lobbying …
Uganda Calls for Increased Intra-LDCs Trade at UNCTAD 14
Uganda has called for improved trade amongst the Least Developed Countries (LDCs) saying it is the only way LDCs will be able to achieve the Sustainable Development Goals (SGDs) by 2030. Delivering her statement during a general debate on how to achieve the Agenda 2030 at the ongoing 14th United Nations Conference on Trade and Development (UNCTAD 14) in Nairobi, Kenya, the head of Uganda’s delegation and Minister of Trade, Industry and Cooperatives Hon. Amelia Kyambadde said there is need and urgency to improve the infrastructural inter-connectivity amongst LDCs in order to address the low level of intra trade among …
UNCTAD 2016; Uganda Ready to Achieve the SDGs by 2030
The Vice President Edward Kiwanuka Sekandi has expressed Uganda’s commitment in achieving the Sustainable Development Goals by the year 2030. Sekandi represented H.E the President of the Republic of Uganda during the World Leaders Forum at the ongoing UNCTAD 14 Conference in Nairobi, Kenya. In a forum chaired by Kenyan President Uhuru Kenyatta, Heads of State, UN Agencies and delegates from the 194 UNCTAD member ccuntries exchanged views on how they are going to achieve the Vision 2030 of the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) that were set in 2015. Sekandi said if Least Developed Countries (LDCS) like Uganda are to …
Statement on Status of Ugandan Traders in South Sudan
The Minister Of Trade Industry and Cooperatives held a media briefing at Media center on the Status of Ugandan Traders in Southern Sudan on 12th July 2016:As you are all aware, there has been renewed fighting in Juba, the capital of South Sudan.Ugandans have been advised to stay indoors and those near the Ugandan embassy advised to move within the embassy territory.Meanwhile Government advises the Ugandan Business community to explore other market opportunities created through regional integration especially in EAC and COMESA in the wake of conflicts in South Sudan. Background South Sudan became Uganda’s leading export destination in 2008 …
Ministers at MTIC Start New Term of Office
The Minister of Trade, Industry and Cooperatives Hon. Amelia Kyambadde officially launched her new term of office as Senior Minister and that of Hon. Minister’s of State for the period 2016 to 2021. This was during a handover ceremony for Ministers that took place in the Ministry Boardroom on Friday July 8th, 2016. During the ceremony, Hon. Kyambadde also briefed the top management of the Ministry that included heads of departments and Executive Directors of agencies affiliated to the Ministry, the achievements and challenges of the period 2011 to 2016. In her remarks, Hon. Kyambadde outlined some of the key …
