The Uganda Civil Aviation Authority (CAA) this week organised a one-day workshop at Protea Hotel, Entebbe, bringing together key stakeholders from various industries to discuss avenues to strengthen partnerships and enhance Uganda’s export potential.
The event was attended by representatives from airline companies, ground handling agencies, Ministry of Agriculture Animal Industry and Fisheries (MAAIF), Uganda Free Zones (UFZ), and the Export Promotions Authority, among others.
Key Participants
The notable participants at the workshop include;
Ms. Olive B. Lumonya, Deputy Director General of Uganda CAA
Ms. Ester Nekambi, Executive Director of Uganda Flowers Exporters Association
Mr. William Tibyasa, CEO of Uganda Fish Processors and Exporters Association
Focus on Export Potential
The workshop focused on exploring ways to enhance Uganda’s export potential, with a particular emphasis on strengthening partnerships between various stakeholders. By working together, participants aimed to identify opportunities and challenges in the export sector and develop strategies to address them.
Importance of Collaboration
The event highlighted the importance of collaboration and partnership in promoting Uganda’s export growth. Lumonya noted that by pooling resources and expertise, stakeholders can work together to overcome challenges and capitalise on opportunities in the global market.
Boosting Export Potential through Partnerships
The workshop observed that partnerships can boost Uganda’s export potential in several ways, among them being:
Increased Efficiency
Collaboration between stakeholders can streamline logistics and transportation, reducing costs and improving delivery times.
Improved Quality
Partnerships can facilitate the sharing of best practices and expertise, leading to improved product quality and increased competitiveness in global markets.
Market Access
Partnerships can provide exporters with access to new markets and customers, increasing their potential for growth and expansion.
Competitive Advantage
By working together, Ugandan exporters can develop a competitive advantage in global markets, driving economic growth and development.
Uganda’s Export Sectors
Uganda’s export sectors, including flowers, fish, and agricultural products, have significant potential for growth. The workshop provided a platform for stakeholders to discuss ways to improve the efficiency and effectiveness of these sectors, from production to transportation and logistics.
The Uganda CAA’s workshop on strengthening partnerships to enhance Uganda’s export potential marked an important step towards promoting collaboration and growth in the export sector.
The participants at the workshop agreed that by working together, stakeholders can help Uganda’s export industries reach their full potential and contribute to the country’s economic development.