Uganda-UK Investment Forum 2014

The Diasporas all over the world have been recognized for their massive contribution to the socio-economic development of their countries of origin. The African Union designated the African Diasporas as the 6th region of Africa and it is no longer possible for any country to ignore the substantial capital that Diasporas have. This capital comes in various forms:

• Financial capital in form of remittances to relatives, friends and affiliations back home.
• Intellectual capital in form of skills and knowledge transfer
• Political capital for lobbying and advocacy for policy formulation to harness development opportunities from different stakeholders for the benefit of the home country.
• Social capital in form of networks and time for volunteering opportunities
• Cultural capital by promoting cultural ambassadors that market the home country through music, language and art.

The forum brings together experts, business leaders, professionals and representatives from prominent organisations based in Uganda, the UK and internationally. Delegates have access to up-to-date information on the vast potential for investment that Uganda offers to both the domestic and international community. They can acquire business tips, obtain relevant literature on priority sectors for investment, take part in an interactive Q & A session and hear about the realities of doing business in Uganda.