Uganda has a remarkable opportunity to boost its exports to the United States under the African Growth Opportunity Act (AGOA). However, its full potential remains untapped due to a combination of information gaps and structural challenges. Addressing these issues could significantly increase Uganda’s earnings from AGOA, paving the way for economic growth and prosperity. At […]

With the enactment of the African Growth and Opportunity Act (AGOA) over two decades ago, Uganda’s Micro, Small, and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs) have found a golden opportunity to tap into the expansive American market. This legislation has granted around 6,500 goods from sub-Saharan African countries, including Uganda, preferential access to the US market, duty-free. However, […]

Introduction: Welcome to the AGOA Country Response Office blog, where we delve into the world of trade opportunities and highlight the crucial role our office plays in empowering Ugandan producers. Join us as we explore the transformative impact of AGOA and how our dedicated team is driving economic prosperity by connecting Ugandan businesses to the […]

The Speaker of Parliament, Rebecca Kadaga has highlighted that more needs to be done in creating awareness about the opportunities provided by the African Growth Opportunity Act (AGOA). AGOA is a United States Trade Act, enacted on 18 May 2000 as Public Law that significantly enhances market access to the U.S for qualifying Sub-Saharan African […]

Uganda’s President Yoweri Museveni has told a group of African-American investors who are in the country to explore investment opportunities that investing in Uganda is a ‘sure deal’ to the success of their projects because of the prevailing excellent investment environment in the country. The 16 member team was led by Senegalese-American celebrity and businessman […]

In the wake of COVID-19 and its devastating effects, Uganda is producing solution-based products onto market. Unlike in the past, Ugandan products have been warmly received by local consumers because of their improved quality, says NRM National Treasurer Namayanja Rose Nsereko. According to her, Ugandan scientists are in final stages of testing COVID-19 vaccines with […]