Ethiopian Delegation Visits Uganda Connect International Buyers Week
- Uganda is hosting the second edition of the Uganda Connect International Buyers Week (November 25-28) aimed at boosting exports.
- * Ethiopian Delegation: A 10-member Ethiopian delegation, including experts in agro-processing, finance, banking, and construction, visited PACEID headquarters to explore collaboration opportunities.
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Uganda is hosting the second edition of the Uganda Connect International Buyers Week (November 25-28) aimed at boosting exports.
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* Ethiopian Delegation: A 10-member Ethiopian delegation, including experts in agro-processing, finance, banking, and construction, visited PACEID headquarters to explore collaboration opportunities.
* Event Focus: The event, themed “Meet, Connect, Trade,” will connect Ugandan producers with global buyers in agriculture, manufacturing, and services.
* Presidential Opening: President Yoweri Museveni will officially open the event.
* Past Success: Last year’s event led to multimillion-dollar agreements for products like coffee, dairy, fish, and steel.
* PACEID’s Role: The Presidential Advisory Committee on Exports and Industrial Growth (PACEID) is organizing the event and works to remove obstacles in Uganda’s export and industrial sectors.