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Day: September 21, 2016

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UK Convention’s Flashback: Presentation: Virraj Jatania, Co-founder & CEO of Pockit (PrePaid MasterCard)

Uganda Convention UK’s vision is to harness the tremendous skills, expertise and knowledgebase of the Ugandan Diaspora with a view to promote socio-economic and infrastructural development back in Uganda. Uganda Convention provide a platform for exchanges of views and networking to Ugandan Diasporas on matters of common interest and concern to them. Also help the Government of Uganda to better understand and appreciate the expectations of Ugandan Diasporas community from the land of their ancestors and more importantly, acknowledge the important role played by them in Uganda’s efforts to acquire its rightful place in the comity of nations.

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UK Convention’s Flashback: Question: Rose Twine at the 6th Ugandan Convention UK

Uganda Convention UK’s vision is to harness the tremendous skills, expertise and knowledgebase of the Ugandan Diaspora with a view to promote socio-economic and infrastructural development back in Uganda. Uganda Convention provide a platform for exchanges of views and networking to Ugandan Diasporas on matters of common interest and concern to them. Also help the Government of Uganda to better understand and appreciate the expectations of Ugandan Diasporas community from the land of their ancestors and more importantly, acknowledge the important role played by them in Uganda’s efforts to acquire its rightful place in the comity of nations.

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UK Convention’s Flashback: Question: Yusuf Almij, Salabed Owner at the 6th Ugandan Convention UK

Uganda Convention UK’s vision is to harness the tremendous skills, expertise and knowledgebase of the Ugandan Diaspora with a view to promote socio-economic and infrastructural development back in Uganda. Uganda Convention provide a platform for exchanges of views and networking to Ugandan Diasporas on matters of common interest and concern to them. Also help the Government of Uganda to better understand and appreciate the expectations of Ugandan Diasporas community from the land of their ancestors and more importantly, acknowledge the important role played by them in Uganda’s efforts to acquire its rightful place in the comity of nations.

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UK Convention’s Flashback: Guest of Honour: Rt Hon. Rebecca Alitwala Kadaga, Speaker of the Parliament of Uganda

FINANCIAL INCLUSION: HOW POCKIT MASTERCARD© IS BRIDGING THE GAP FOR THE DIASPORA

Uganda Convention UK’s vision is to harness the tremendous skills, expertise and knowledgebase of the Ugandan Diaspora with a view to promote socio-economic and infrastructural development back in Uganda. Uganda Convention provide a platform for exchanges of views and networking to Ugandan Diasporas on matters of common interest and concern to them. Also help the Government of Uganda to better understand and appreciate the expectations of Ugandan Diasporas community from the land of their ancestors and more importantly, acknowledge the important role played by them in Uganda’s efforts to acquire its rightful place in the comity of nations.

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UK Convention’s Flashback: Pastor Jessica Kayanja: Founder “Girl Power Ministries” @ the 6th Ugandan Convention UK

PRACTICAL EMPOWERMENT PRINCIPLES FOR WOMEN IN BUSINESS
– As we appreciate the success of women’s empowerment in Uganda, we recognise the fact that empowering them
economically is a prerequisite for achieving sustainable development in Uganda.

Uganda Convention UK’s vision is to harness the tremendous skills, expertise and knowledgebase of the Ugandan Diaspora with a view to promote socio-economic and infrastructural development back in Uganda. Uganda Convention provide a platform for exchanges of views and networking to Ugandan Diasporas on matters of common interest and concern to them. Also help the Government of Uganda to better understand and appreciate the expectations of Ugandan Diasporas community from the land of their ancestors and more importantly, acknowledge the important role played by them in Uganda’s efforts to acquire its rightful place in the comity of nations.

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UK Convention’s Flashback: Mr Eversto Kayondo, Chairman, Kampala Traders Association (KACITA)

A TRADER’S PERSPECTIVE – OPPORTUNITIES AND CHALLENGES
– An overview of doing business in Kampala City.

Uganda Convention UK’s vision is to harness the tremendous skills, expertise and knowledgebase of the Ugandan Diaspora with a view to promote socio-economic and infrastructural development back in Uganda. Uganda Convention provide a platform for exchanges of views and networking to Ugandan Diasporas on matters of common interest and concern to them. Also help the Government of Uganda to better understand and appreciate the expectations of Ugandan Diasporas community from the land of their ancestors and more importantly, acknowledge the important role played by them in Uganda’s efforts to acquire its rightful place in the comity of nations.

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UK Convention’s Flashback: Panel question: Mr. Henry Ngabirano, MD, Uganda Coffee Development Authority

OPPORTUNITIES IN RURAL UGANDA: THE NEED TO INVEST IN UGANDA’S RURAL TRANSFORMATION
– Investing in different points of the agriculture value chain: where can investors capture the best returns?
– What can government do to increase private sector participation in agriculture development?
Uganda Convention UK’s vision is to harness the tremendous skills, expertise and knowledgebase of the Ugandan Diaspora with a view to promote socio-economic and infrastructural development back in Uganda. Uganda Convention provide a platform for exchanges of views and networking to Ugandan Diasporas on matters of common interest and concern to them. Also help the Government of Uganda to better understand and appreciate the expectations of Ugandan Diasporas community from the land of their ancestors and more importantly, acknowledge the important role played by them in Uganda’s efforts to acquire its rightful place in the comity of nations.

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UK Convention’s Flashback: Lord Dolar Popat, Prime Minister’s Trade Envoy to Uganda

Lord Popat, thanked delegates for attending, and for helping to further the ever-strengthening relationship between the UK and Uganda. He thanked the organising team for helping to take this event from strength to strength; he commended them for this year’s focus on increasing trade links between our two great nations.
He pointed out that “This Convention always offers an opportunity to celebrate the close links between the UK and Uganda, but I think more than ever, this year’s convention helps to offer a roadmap for how we build on those links and take our relationship to the next level.”
Lord Popat was born in Uganda in the town of Bosolwe, and brought up in the town of Tororo. Despite the many years which have passed, Lord Popat has remained close to Uganda.

Uganda Convention UK’s vision is to harness the tremendous skills, expertise and knowledgebase of the Ugandan Diaspora with a view to promote socio-economic and infrastructural development back in Uganda. Uganda Convention provide a platform for exchanges of views and networking to Ugandan Diasporas on matters of common interest and concern to them. Also help the Government of Uganda to better understand and appreciate the expectations of Ugandan Diasporas community from the land of their ancestors and more importantly, acknowledge the important role played by them in Uganda’s efforts to acquire its rightful place in the comity of nations.

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UK Convention’s Flashback: Remarks: His Highness, David Onen Acana II, Acholi Paramount Chief at the 6th Ugandan Convention UK

His Royal Highness made a remark on an overview of investment opportunities in Northern Uganda; Encouraging collaboration and insight into practicalities of doing business in Acholiland…

Uganda Convention UK’s vision is to harness the tremendous skills, expertise and knowledgebase of the Ugandan Diaspora with a view to promote socio-economic and infrastructural development back in Uganda. Uganda Convention provide a platform for exchanges of views and networking to Ugandan Diasporas on matters of common interest and concern to them. Also help the Government of Uganda to better understand and appreciate the expectations of Ugandan Diasporas community from the land of their ancestors and more importantly, acknowledge the important role played by them in Uganda’s efforts to acquire its rightful place in the comity of nations.

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UK Convention’s Flashback: Hon. Henry Musasizi, at the 6th Ugandan Convention UK

AN OVERVIEW ON GOVERNMENT INITIATIVES AND STRATEGIES TO ATTRACT FOREIGN INVESTMENT
– What strides is Uganda government making to become more internationally investable:
– Competitive Landscape, Increased Production, Governance, Human Capital.

Uganda Convention UK’s vision is to harness the tremendous skills, expertise and knowledgebase of the Ugandan Diaspora with a view to promote socio-economic and infrastructural development back in Uganda. Uganda Convention provide a platform for exchanges of views and networking to Ugandan Diasporas on matters of common interest and concern to them. Also help the Government of Uganda to better understand and appreciate the expectations of Ugandan Diasporas community from the land of their ancestors and more importantly, acknowledge the important role played by them in Uganda’s efforts to acquire its rightful place in the comity of nations.