GREAT NEWS as
@UG_Airlines
secures the London Gatwick Route, targeting new European markets.
Entebbe to London Gatwick is set to begin by the end of 2024, after successfully completing
@icao
International Civil Aviation Organization safety audits.
Operating the London flights
At the Joint Regional Economic and Commercial Diplomacy Retreat at Serena Hotel Kigo this afternoon, our Chairman
@Odrek_Rwabwogo
has highlighted the important role that
@paceidug
is playing in promoting Uganda's exports by positioning the country as a competitive player in the
Uganda’s Trade Representative
@STOBratislav
has thanked President
@KagutaMuseveni
for supporting Serbian companies that are making inroads in the processing and export of coffee and other agricultural commodities from Uganda to Serbia and promoting travel, tourism and cultural
Office of the Presidential Advisor- Special Duties
PACEID, on a market assessment, product testing and new locations opening tour of the Balkans region in South East Europe, made a courtesy call on the office of President of Serbia, Aleksander Vucic.
@Odrek_Rwabwogo
Chairperson
@paceidug
was accompanied by
@STOBratislav
, Uganda’s
The
@GovUganda
is putting in place laboratory testing centers for crops to look at chemical and veterinary medicine to maintain good quality to meet international standards.
Last year, Ugandan exports stood at $4.2bn and are currently at $6.9bn. The target is $12bn by 2028.
As Serbia plays England today at the
#Euros2024
, the Uganda Connect trade hub in Belgrade is hosting people watching the match while they taste and enjoy Ugandan delicacies, they serve Ugandan coffee, Uganda Waragi, pineapples, bananas & banana flour, cassava flour, vanilla,
Chairman
@Odrek_Rwabwogo
and
@RMalango2021
of
@tumaini_africa
, yesterday visited
@SpiroUganda
showroom and charging center along Port Bell Road where they had the opportunity to experience first-hand the newly introduced electric bikes and learn about how they operate.
"This is
"Uganda's exports to China amounted to less than $100M last year, while China's exports to Uganda exceeded $1.3b annually. Uganda mainly exports coffee, sesame, tanned hides and skins, plywood, and rosin and resin acids. In March 2024, China imported coffee from Uganda worth $2M
As we bid farewell to UNDP Uganda Resident Rep
@ElsieAttafuah
'Abwoli', we cannot thank her enough for her remarkable service to Uganda. Her collaboration with the PACEID has been transformative.
Wishing you all the best in your future endeavors.
@SheilaNgatia
All is set for the
#PACEID
Annual Report Launch (March 2023-March 2024) at the Kampala Serena hotel.
Through initiatives focused on market access, export infrastructure development, export financing, & export standards, PACEID aims to grow Uganda's exports.
Yesterday,
@paceidug
Team Lead- Infrastructure,
@MugishaAi
, met with the IPS Founders, Norfund, and Westgas at Four Points Hotel in Kampala to discuss plans to establish a green hydrogen-based fertilizer plant in Uganda.
Major focus was on the potential benefits of the project
"Our economy has been growing. For the past three years, Uganda has been ranked among the fastest growing economies in the world. We must grow GDP in double digits if we are to grow our economy further", ~
@rggoobi
, PSST
@mofpedU
while presenting about Key Drivers of Economic
Our partnership with DIT underscores
@GovUganda
's commitment to investing in the country's human capital. By equipping individuals with market-relevant skills, the government aims to reduce unemployment rates and drive sustainable economic development.
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Chairman PACEID
@Odrek_Rwabwogo
is the Chief Guest at the graduation ceremony of 5,000 individuals in Mukono. The graduates successfully completed a six-month competency certificate training program, facilitated through the collaboration between
@paceidug
and
@dit_uganda
.
This
Coffee exports for twelve months (June 2023- May 2024) totaled 6.02 million bags worth USD 1.07 billion compared to 5.73 million bags worth USD 839.18 million in the previous year (June 2022- May 2023), according to
@CoffeeUganda
.
This represents an increase of 5.17% and
"We support integrated value chains across the production stages and all export promotion efforts, such as the PACEID
@paceidug
initiative of Trade Representatives in various parts of the world."-President
@KagutaMuseveni
SAVE THE DATE!!
The first of its kind business forum between Uganda and the African Diaspora in the USA is set for July from 21-27, 2024 at Speke Resort Munyonyo in Kampala hosted by
@paceidug
and the African Global Chamber of Commerce.
@PSF_Uganda
@GovUganda
Chairman's gesture serves as a reminder of the importance of giving back to the community and investing in the future generation. It is through acts like these that we can create a better and more sustainable world for all.
Let us all follow his example and continue to plant
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After a successful training session for leaders and the business community of Lango Sub-Region at Aboke Girls School in Kole district on Friday,
@Odrek_Rwabwogo
took the opportunity to give back to the school by planting a cocoa tree on the premises.
The act of planting a tree
Uganda's trade representative in Serbia,
@STOBratislav
, today led a delegation on a visit to Masheda Holdings, an agro-tourism facility located in Buyala along Mityana road seeking to explore potential trade opportunities and partnerships.
Together with our
@paceidug
team led
PACEID aims to attract investment on the value chains of the products the country has set its sights on raising $6Bn in new external earnings in the next five years.
Office of the Presidential Advisor- Special Duties
A
@paceidug
trade and export delegation visiting China over the weekend held an inspection tour of one of China’s largest integrated textile plants, Kamhing Textile Company, and asked the owners to channel part of their operation in Uganda under incentives that will allow them to
As Uganda continues to seek reinstatement into
#AGOA
, a trade preference program that allows eligible African countries to export goods to the US duty-free,
@Odrek_Rwabwogo
in an interview with
@cgtnafrica
,has emphasized that the trade barriers imposed by the United States do not
Our Chairman
@Odrek_Rwabwogo
emphasizes the importance of unity, hard work and value addition as a means for sustainable growth.
This he said as he presided over the graduation ceremony for over 10,000 individuals from Ankole region in Mbarara City.
In this article,
@cntraveller
explains how the history of the family-run
@FairwayHotelKla
helps tell the story of Kampala's now thriving tourism scene.
@Odrek_Rwabwogo
hopes to see greater growth in the segment amid a tourism industry target of $1 billion in revenue in the next
Chairman
@Odrek_Rwabwogo
urged Benton Technologies to think through a full value proposition to Uganda incorporating energy solutions for the laptops to village schools, internet accessibility to facilitate studies for studies and repairs and maintenance online. He also asked to
Office of the Presidential Advisor- Special Duties
Benton Technologies Company, one of Shenzhen’s (China) leading manufacturers of laptop computers, tablets, desktops and makers of educational software will be investing $30M in an assembly and production plant of one million laptops and tablets for Uganda’s primary and secondary
In a speech read by VP
@jessica_alupo
, H.E
@KagutaMuseveni
has outlined
@GovUganda
's efforts to create a conducive business environment in Uganda. He mentioned various reforms aimed at improving the ease of doing business; streamlining regulations, enhancing infrastructure etc
Uganda is home to approximately 1100 bird species that constitutes 50% of Africa's bird species & 11% of the world's bird species count. A significant percentage of the bird species are endemic. Murchison Falls is excellent for tourists to view as many as 400 species of bird.
"To receive accurate guidance in mentorship, individuals must understand the role of humans as agents of societal change & the significance of science & technology in addressing societal challenges. I salute
@Odrek_Rwabwogo
& his team for recognizing senior citizens."~ Museveni
Uganda and Democratic Republic of Congo have agreed to mutually abolish visa requirements to allow visa-free travel. This will boost trade & strengthen bilateral relations between the two countries.
President
@KagutaMuseveni
has for months been advocating for this move.
Our Chairman
@Odrek_Rwabwogo
's visit to Lango Sub-Region is part of
@paceidug
ongoing nationwide outreach efforts to engage directly with local stakeholders and drive the country's economic transformation.
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Chairman
@Odrek_Rwabwogo
has reiterated the importance of farmers organizing themselves into consortiums to improve their trading power and access larger domestic and international markets.
"As individual small holder farmers, it is difficult to negotiate favorable prices and
Government has intensified efforts to upgrade & enhance regional airports and aerodromes to boost tourism as
@UG_Airlines
expands its international flights operations to boost exports.
@MoWT_Uganda
Minister
@GenWamala
say more airports will facilitate easy movement of tourists.
China which exports more than USD1.3bn annually to Uganda has made a case for Uganda’s avocados, bananas, pineapples, mangoes, Sesame, coffee, dried chili peppers, macadamia, castor oil and seeds, sorghum, cocoa and many more products
One of the standout fruits from Uganda is the succulent and sweet pineapple. Exporting Ugandan fruits & vegetables presents a multitude of opportunities, not only for the farmers but also for the country's economy as a whole; more revenue and jobs.
#PACEID
#ExportStrategy2028
This initiative is part of the
@GovUganda
's broader efforts to transform Uganda's economy and position the country as a hub for industrial development and exports. By empowering the business community and promoting adherence to standards, we aim to create a more conducive
Office of the Presidential Advisor- Special Duties
PACEID is in Mbarara City for a training and Mentorship session at Booma Grounds seeking to equip participants with the knowledge and skills needed to drive sustainable economic growth through value addition and quality production.
The Head of Secretariat
@matthewbagonza
has
Our team has emphasized the importance of value addition, meeting quality standards, conducting thorough market research, and collaborating in consortiums to jointly access bigger markets. They have also highlighted available government programs and funding mechanisms to support
Office of the Presidential Advisor- Special Duties
PACEID is in Lango Sub-Region for a training session at Aboke Girls in Kole district to share knowledge with local leaders, farmers, and the business community. The training is focussing on value addition, production for export, and working in consortiums to trade more
Kudos to KK FOODS for intensifying efforts to educate farmers about export production.
KK FOODS is training farmers on sustainable production of chillies, garden eggs, peanuts, hot pepper & sweet potatoes in Tororo, Mbale, Butaleja, Busia, Bugiri from 25th-27th October 2023.
The volume of fresh produce from Uganda & Tanzania exported using refrigerated containers through the port of Mombasa, Kenya has increased to 6%, compared to last year.
The $380M Business Environment and Export Enhancement Programme, implemented by
@TradeMarkAfrica
to push for
This presents an opportunity for Uganda and Tanzania to engage in discussions aimed at boosting trade and investment to further enhance economic and commercial ties between the two sisterly countries.
Office of the Presidential Advisor- Special Duties
Day1 of the two-day 2nd Uganda-Tanzania Business Forum is underway at Johari Rotana Hotel in Dar es Salaam.
It's a platform for B2B, B2G meetings on issues of investment in the sectors of commercial agriculture, manufacturing, tourism, mining, energy & services.
@paceidug
Under the leadership of Chairman
@Odrek_Rwabwogo
, PACEID
has made significant strides in promoting economic growth and enhancing the country's export performance.
One of the PACEID's most noteworthy achievements is its success in diversifying the country's export markets.
Latest data by the EAC Secretariat shows that
@jumuiya
member states are increasingly trading with one another and with other African countries,while reducing their trade with Europe, Asia and the rest of the world, shaping the intra-Africa trade dream projected to boost commerce
Together with
@dit_uganda
at
@Educ_SportsUg
, we (
@paceidug
) train & certify competencies needed in the labour market.
Last week, 8622 individuals from Eastern Region underwent thorough competence based assessment in various fields ahead of graduation.
PACEID has facilitated the development of export-oriented sectors; agriculture, manufacturing, tourism & services that are enabling Uganda to establish itself as a competitive player in the international market.
Writes
@RowlandNkahebwa
via
@nilepostnews
Day2 of the East Africa Trade & Investment Forum began with a panel discussion on the current state of trade in the region. Industry leaders in tourism, energy, free zones, infrastructure highlighted the potential for growth & the need for more cooperation among EA countries.
Uganda's Trade Representative in Chicago Dr. Olivier Kamanzi has encouraged American companies to use Uganda as a base not just to process and export good agricultural products but also get higher returns in investments more than any other parts of the world.
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The Africa Global Chamber of Commerce in partnership with
@paceidug
on Friday hosted over 40 African American businesses in a drive to find buyers for Uganda's agricultural & mineral products and to attract investment in Uganda's food value chains.
"Every business/country can
“PACEID has invested in a team of researchers to inform our strategy, planning and decisions. Collaboration with Private and Public sector stakeholders in Uganda trade and investment is essential.”
@Odrek_Rwabwogo
noted
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Uganda Airlines boosts exports with new direct route to Lagos
The new route offers immense opportunities for Ugandan businesses to expand their export activities into one of Africa’s largest economies
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For the first time ever,
#Uganda
beats the world’s largest market; Europe in bilateral trade.
Revenue from Uganda's
#exports
to the European Union is now higher than the revenue the EU makes from exporting goods to Uganda.
@BusInsiderSSA
@Odrek_Rwabwogo
"While we are preparing ourselves to work with Algeria, we must also make sure that we fulfill their quality requirements. Quality assurance is very important," Olive Kigongo-President, Chamber of Commerce.
#UgandaAlgeriaBusinessForum
runs from 30 Sept-2 Oct at Hotel Africana
Uganda has set an ambitious target to increase its exports to the United States from the current $80M to $1B by 2030.
@paceidug
lies at the heart of this initiative, ensuring that exporters have unrestrained access to markets regardless of political or any form of disagreements.
Hosting NAM conference and G77+China Summit will undoubtedly attract global attention to Uganda and position the country as a major player on the international stage,
@Odrek_Rwabwogo
says in an interview with
@Peterclottey
of Voice of Africa.
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After years of being banned from export to the European Union for failure to meet safety/quality standards, Ugandan pepper market has received a much-needed boost. EU has lifted the ban on Ugandan peppers after a thorough examination process proved thy now meet required standards
"Tanzania is a strategic partner of Uganda in many areas, particularly trade, security, education, agriculture and energy.
This Business Forum is expected to consider multi-sectoral matters, deliberate on both opportunities, obstacles and challenges to doing business together."
Chairman
@Odrek_Rwabwogo
has expressed appreciation to
@dit_uganda
for the collaboration and support during the skiling program stating that it is through these partnerships that we can create meaningful change and transform lives of many.
Thanks to our trade rep Mr. Bratislav, Ugandan products are making waves in the Balkans! Through PACEID's efforts, we're cultivating a local appreciation for our offerings in key markets.
#ExportStrategy2028
#UgandaConnect
#PACEID
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Djordje Milicevic, Minister of Diaspora of the Republic of Serbia making a live cooking show of Ugandan foods in Serbia at the Ugandan Hub.
This is to promote a campaign for good food and good cooking by politicians. We thank our Trade Representative,
@STOBratislav
for leading
Steps being taken to grow Uganda's exports include the innagauration of the Centre of Excellence for horticulture exports and the Food and Agriculture Authority, which marks a pivotal step towards elevating Uganda's compliance with international markets.
#PACEIDAnnualReport
The project, facilitated by PACEID, aims to boost domestic fertilizer production, improve food security,
and create economic opportunities for farmers.
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“This initiative will harness resources and technology to make a decisive impact on our agricultural sector and national export ambitions,”
@Odrek_Rwabwogo
, Chairman
@paceidug
, emphasized the project’s support of Uganda’s export goals.
Both Presidents will address a Press Conference at the Union Building and shortly after President Museveni will leave for Freedom Park where the history of the heroes that fought against Apartheid and for the Independence of South Africa is showcased.
The Intra-African Trade Fair 2023 takes place in Cairo, Egypt from 9th-15th November, 2023 under the theme 'The
@AfCFTA
Marketplace'.
By participating in the trade fair,
@paceidug
aims to help local businesses expand their footprint and tap into new markets.
Adherence to international standards is crucial for Uganda's exports to gain market access. PACEID has raised awareness among exporters about the significance of certification and compliance with international regulations to improve the reputation of Ugandan exports.
Uganda has beaten neighbors Kenya & Tanzania by receiving the highest amount of Foreign Direct Investments (FDI).
Much of Uganda’s FDI is coming from France, the Arab world, Asia and within Africa.
The PACEID staff retreat has been a resounding success! The team leaves for the festival season energized, motivated, and ready to take on the opportunities and obstacles that lie ahead in the fight to improve Uganda's export earnings.
#PACEID
#ExportStrategy2028
Mr. Clive Hunter, Uganda’s UK Trade Representative is charged with identifying and sourcing current and future potential buyers of Ugandan fresh and dried produce for the competitive UK market.
#PACEID