Uganda Allied Business Community Development Cooperative Fund

UABCC Fund

Breaking Business barriers, facilitating Industrialization, Export promotion and Local trading for economic transformation of Uganda through supporting the Business Community in Uganda through the creation of a Business development Fund.

Specific Objectives

To provide low interest rates business loans with long-term repayment plans to members –including capacity-building and value-added trade best practice training based on market dynamics, deliver concrete, game-changing results-ensuring that anticipated trade crises and conflicts situations arising from standardization are better managed, emerging trade tensions are defused and existing conflicts are solved through the Business community participation and dialogue; Business Community and others are better equipped to prevent/mitigate trade conflicts and implement appropriate strategies.
To foster the development of local and export trade in view of strengthening the economic resilience and social cohesion in Uganda; develop positive engagement between Business Community and Government; provide a platform for convening diverse national and International trade stakeholders to facilitate collective learning and exchange of lessons learned and good practices; strengthen vertical (cross-border- linkages) and horizontal/regional linkages and collaboration –ensuring Uganda’s economy is protected from illicit goods, financial flows and money laundering; Smuggled and illicitly obtained assets are recovered and returned through Business community participation.
To strengthen the business culture, advocate, network, and increase voluntary compliance, and local revenue mobilization thereby creating the fiscal space for public/private spending and Investments in service delivery that supports the Government’s socio-economic transformation efforts.

Direct Beneficiaries

5 million members of Uganda Business Community.

Indirect Beneficiaries

15 million along the value chain.

Target Businesses

Commercial Agriculture & Value Addition

Commercial agriculture and value addition are perfect for cooperative loans, offering high profitability. These loans support transforming raw agricultural products into higher-value goods, like cheese from milk, boosting productivity, job creation, and local economic development through investments in machinery, infrastructure, and market expansion.

Leather & Footwear

The leather and footwear sector, with its potential for growth and economic impact, is ideal for a cooperative loan. Transforming leather into high-value goods like shoes and bags enhances quality and production. Cooperative loans can fund modern equipment, manufacturing improvements, and market expansion, driving job creation and economic development.

Electronics

The electronics sector, with its rapid growth and innovation potential, is ideal for a cooperative loan. Such loans can fund advanced equipment, R&D, and infrastructure improvements, enhancing production and market reach. Supporting this sector drives sustainable growth, competitiveness, and job creation.

Garments & Textiles

The garments and textiles sector, with significant growth potential, is ideal for a cooperative loan. Such loans can improve production quality, support modern equipment, and expand market reach, driving job creation and economic development.

Businesses dealing in Exports

Export-oriented businesses are prime candidates for cooperative loans, enabling them to expand capabilities, invest in marketing and logistics infrastructure, and enhance competitiveness in global markets. These loans foster job creation and contribute significantly to economic growth.

General trade

Cooperative loans benefit general trade businesses by supporting inventory management, expanding product lines, and improving distribution networks. These investments stimulate economic activity, create jobs, and contribute to community development.