Uganda Delegation UK - Uganda Business Forum 6-7th May, Lancaster House London His Excellency Yoweri Kaguta Museveni, President of Uganda will lead a high powered business and government delegation to London for the 6-7th May to update on Uganda’s Economic outlook and present specific opportunities to investors and business leaders. The President’s delegation will be accompanied by senior Government Officials, empowered to take forward detailed discussions around new and existing projects. This May’s visit is focused purely around taking business relationships forward, in this light HE the President will be travelling with over 40 business senior Ugandan Business Leaders, and will be setting aside considerable time to meet with investors along with his Ministerial Team. Confirmed Members of the President’s Delegation:
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HE Yoweri Kaguta Museveni, President of Uganda
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Hon. Sam Kutesa, Minister of Foreign Affairs
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Hon. Amelia Kyambadde, Minister of Trade, Industry and Cooperatives
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Hon. Irene Muloni, Minister of Energy and Mineral Development
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Hon. Tress Bucyanayandi, Minister of Agriculture, Animal Industries and Fisheries
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Hon. Maria Kiwanuka, Minister of Finance, Planning and Economic Development
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Hon. Abraham Byandala, Minister of Works and Transport
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Hon. Maria Mutagamba, Ministry of Tourism, Wildlife and Antiquities
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Hon. Daudi Migereko, Minister of Lands, Housing and Urban Development
Contact: For further information please contact Matt Steven (matt.steven@cbcglobal.org; +44 (0) 2070248237). Attendance is by invitation only.
Lancaster House - Day 1, 6 May
Draft Programme
0830 - 0930 Forum registration and Supporters reception - Refreshments available 0930 - 1130 Opening Ceremony: Uganda - Driving Growth in Africa Uganda is one of Africa’s leading business and investment destinations and has maintained a growth rate of well over 5% for more than 10 years. This session will demonstrate how Uganda has consistently achieved success and will set the Agenda for the Forum. Welcome: Lord Marland of Odstock, Chairman, Commonwealth Business Council Special Address: Hon Mark Simmonds, Minister for Africa, UK Special Address: Hon Sam Kutesa, Minister of Foreign Affairs Opening Address: HE Yoweri Kaguta Museveni, President of Uganda
1130-1200
The United Kingdom and the Pearl of Africa - 200 years of history and business Uganda’s strong relations with the UK make it the ideal jumping off point to do business with Africa. This Session will look at ways of enhancing that trade and investment. Chair: Mr Frank Sebbowa, CEO, Uganda Investment Authority Ministerial Address by: Hon. Amelia Kyambadde, Minister of Trade, Industry, & Cooperatives
1200-1300
Networking Lunch
1300-1400
Building Uganda’s Capital - Banking & Financial Services Credible, reliable and trustworthy banking and financial services provide the engine for growth in all sectors of the economy. This session will examine ways of strengthening this critical sector and ensuring that it is accessible to all sectors of society. Ministerial Address by: Hon. Maria Kiwanuka, Minister of Finance & Economic Development
1400-1500
Energy Generation, now and tomorrow: - Uganda’s Bright future Renewable potential combined with large oil and gas deposits offer Uganda the potential to become a net exporter of energy. This session will ask how energy can bring Uganda to a dynamic new stage of its development. Ministerial Address by: Hon. Irene Muloni, Minister of Energy & Minerals
1500-1530
Networking Refreshment Break
1600-1700
Maximising the potential - Agriculture and Agribusiness Agriculture in Uganda employs the largest percentage of the population and is a successful small-scale industry. This session will address methods of taking small-scale farmed produce from the informal to the international markets. Ministerial Address by: Hon. Tress Bucyanayandi, Minister of Agriculture, Animal Industry and Fisheries
1700-1800
Discovering the Pearl of Africa - Tourism in Uganda Tourism is a mainstay of the Ugandan economy in terms of employment and foreign exchange. This session will examine ways of adding sustainable value to the sector without impacting on communities, economies or ecosystems. Ministerial Address by: Hon. Maria Mutagamba, Minister of Tourism, Wildlife, & Antiquities
1800-1900
Reception and One to One meeting opportunities
Lancaster House - Day 2, 7 May 0900-1000
Constructing Trade Links - Uganda’s Infrastructure & housing developments Infrastructure development is essential to continued high growth and development of Uganda. This session will look at ways of engaging the private sector in cross border infrastructure projects. Ministerial Address by: Hon. Abraham Byandaala, Minister of Transportation and Works
1000-1100
The Untapped Resource - Natural Resources in Uganda Uganda contains enormous unexploited mineral wealth. This session will examine how the extractive industries can work with the government of Uganda to maximise the potential benefits of this opportunity Ministerial Address by: Hon. Irene Muloni, Minister of Energy & Minerals .
1100-1130
Concluding Session and the Way Forward