Uganda Women Entrepreneurs Association
@UWEAL_Ug
UWEAL is a powerhouse for Women in Business, empowering women to create wealth through capacity building, networking and advocacy.
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Happening now in Mbale: Mbale Chapter Business Clinic organized by UWEAL in partnership with Uganda Development Bank (UDB). In attendance are URSB representatives, 70 entrepreneurs.
Uganda Development Bank Ltd Uganda Registration Services Bureau Housing Finance Bank
Delivering her keynote speech, Dr Maggie Kigozi reiterated the power of building synergies in business, for women to achieve economic equality, noting that in such gatherings, women should learn from each other and build networks to propel their businesses
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PANNEL DISCUSSION: Under the theme; Accelerating women's Economic Equality through financial and Non-financial Inclusion Opportunities for Ugandan Women.
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Through BASE, the bank enables business formalization, streamlining of internal business processes, and improvement of management practices.
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Under the women financing segment alone, the bank has supported 72 enterprises in over 40 districts in the last two years and approved 75 billion worth in loans.”
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In an economy where women account for about 77% of the agricultural labor force, the sector that accounts for 24% of the GDP, and about 40% of Uganda’s export earnings, we stay committed to ensuring that such opportunities reach every woman across Uganda.
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The government's commitment as outlined in Vision 2040 and National Development Plan III, underscores gender equality as a cross-cutting enabler for socio-economic transformation.
Hon. Minster Evelyn Anite
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Advocating for gender equality in entrepreneurship and creative space is a step e towards a future where every woman can unleash her full potential and contribute to a more inclusive and prosperous society.
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Cognisant of the systemic challenges women in business face, including inadequate access to affordable patient capital and business development services, the Bank established a specialized proposition for women.
Sophie Nakandi, Head Legal.
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We are deliberate about addressing the constraints to the country's sustainable development. To do this, we continue to design appropriate interventions and solutions that address the needs of the underserved segments in our society.
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In commitment to its mandate, the bank established a specialized proposition, the UDB Special Programs, to address the specific financing needs of youth, SMEs and Women.
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The conference brings together 200 registered women enterprises from all 14 UWEAL clusters in the country as they share experiences and opportunities.
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As an organization, we are dedicated to fostering an ecosystem where women have equal access to resources, opportunities, and support networks.
Sarah Kitakule, Uganda Women Entrepreneurs Association Boardchairperson
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UWEAL is an apex body of women entrepreneurs, impacting the aspirations and ambitions of over 5.8 million women in business nationwide through its programs.
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The event aims to the bridge information gap, a key barrier faced by women in accessing affordable finance, and the participation of women in the country’s development agenda.
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HAPPENING NOW: The 1st ever Annual Women Entrepreneurs Conference under the theme; Accelerating women's Economic Equality through financial and Non-financial Inclusion Opportunities for Ugandan Women.
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Prof. Dr. Kigozi Maggie will be delivering a Keynote speech at the annual Entrepreneurs conference tomorrow.
Maggie Kigozi
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