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Uganda wants Italian investors to build factories, not just buy raw materials. What deals could follow?

Uganda wants Italian investors to move beyond buying its coffee, milk and minerals to processing them locally, transferring technology and manufacturing finished products for regional and international markets. The Uganda–Italy Business and Investment Forum in Rome has opened discussions around…

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Beyond borders: Why Uganda’s next economic battle will be won in trade corridors

For decades, Uganda’s economic ambitions have been built around one central question: how do we produce more? The answer has shaped national policy conversations for years, increase agricultural productivity, expand manufacturing, attract investment, promote value addition and create industries capable…

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