TOP 5 REASONS TO DO BUSINESS IN UGANDA... ...and Join CCA's Trade Mission to Kenya, Rwanda and Uganda November 30 – December 9, 2014 Registration Deadline Extended to November 21!  | | 1) STABLE & PREDICTABLE ENVIRONMENT Uganda has achieved macro-economic stability and sustains annual economic growth averaging 6% per year since 2007. Also, Uganda promotes economic policies that create a stronger climate for foreign investment and a more predictable market. 2) REGIONAL & INTERNATIONAL MARKET ACCESS Uganda's unique location and membership with COMESA and the EAC provides regional access to a market of about 390 million people. Uganda also enjoys duty and quota free access into US (AGOA), Generalized System of Preferences (GSP) scheme and EU (EBA) markets. 3) GOVERNMENT-RECOGNIZED PRIORITY SECTORS The Government views the private sector as an essential partner in the sustainable economic development of Uganda. Priority allocations are being made to power generation, road networks, irrigation schemes, schools and the improvement of health infrastructure. 4) FAVORABLE TAX ENVIRONMENT In addition to being a signatory of several international investment treaties like AGOA, MIGA, and others, Uganda provides VAT refunds and duty and tax free import for investors. 5) UNTAPPED OPPORTUNITIES Uganda is the leading East African country for Foreign Direct Investment (FDI) and the country's expanding services sector has created new investment opportunities for smaller investors in infrastructure, ICT, tourism, mining and other industries. | | |  |  | | …Our time in Uganda Day 7 - 10: Kampala, Uganda After arriving in Kampala, you will have the time to relax before continuing to meetings the next day. Learn about how Uganda is sustaining economic growth with a population of over 37 million and an increasing GDP of US$22 billion. You will meet with key political figures that deal with a wide range of issues in order to understand the investment climate and to learn about opportunities that exist in the various priority sectors promoted by the Ugandan government. EAST AFRICA TRADE MISSION Kenya, Rwanda and Uganda | November 30 – December 9, 2014 CCA Members: $6,000 Non-CCA Members: $8,000** Sector focus includes Agribusiness, Energy, Infrastructure (from roads to IT to ports), Health, Water and Wastewater Systems sectors. For more information and to register, click below: Registration deadline has been extended to November 21. Hurry and secure your seat on this one of a kind networking experience! For questions on the program and/or how this trade mission can be beneficial to your business development unit, please contact Sonia Mfasoni at smfasoni@africacncl.org or call 202-835-1115. | |
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