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ICEIDA Program PDF print email
The Uganda Investment Authority (UIA) on behalf of the Government of Uganda received funding from the Icelandic International Development Agency (ICEIDA) to support entrepreneurship development in Uganda. This funding was as a result of studies carried out by two consultants; Dr. Wiium and Mr. Thor Clausen (Director Continuous Education - Reykjavik University), who assessed the local entrepreneurship environment and developed the project identification document (PID) respectively

Consequently an Entrepreneurship Training Programme was developed with the aim of making the existing training program more relevant and responsive to the needs of the target group (Small and Medium Enterprises and Women Entrepreneurs). The program is being coordinated by five institutions namely:

  1. Makerere University Business School [MUBS]
  2. Management Training and Advisory Center [MTAC]
  3. Uganda Women Entrepreneurs Association Limited [UWEAL]
  4. National Curriculum Development Centre [NCDC]
  5. Uganda Investment Authority [UIA]

The program has so far been able to train over 200 entrepreneurs in various districts in Uganda, namely;

  • Mbale
  • Soroti
  • Aduku
  • Pakwachi
  • Lira
  • Kitgum
  • Kampala
  • Mbarara

    • ยป Girl Entrepreneurship Program (GEP)
    The GEP program is an initiative to create awareness about business and entrepreneurship in Secondary schools, Tertiary Institutions and Universities. Successful business women entrepreneurs visit these institutions and share their business experiences with the students and teachers.

    The main objective of this program is to inspire the young women to have an entrepreneurship spirit and start businesses of their own at an early age.

    Schools and Universities that have enjoyed the benefits of this program include;
    Secondary Schools:
    • Mariam High School
    • St. Mary's Namagunga
    • Bugema Adventist
    • Taibah High School
    • Gayaza High School
    • Makerere College School
    • Old Kampala Senior Secondary School
    • Trinity College Nabingo
    • Mengo Senior Secondary School.

    Universities:
    • Makerere University Kampala
    • Makerere Buisness School
    • Kyambogo University
    • Mukono University.
    Achievements of the Program:
    • A GEP hub was formed at Taibah High School and its being run by patrons.
    • Trinity College Nabbingo invited GEP for a curricullum fair day with a theme " Relevence of a Curricullum to career Development".
    • Formation of a GEP club at Makerere University.
 

UWEAL Quotes

" The key to realizing a dream is to focus not on success but significance - and then even the small steps and little victories along your path will take on greater meaning "

Oprah Winfrey


UWEAL Biz Tips

" Business Plan Checklist

Remember a good business plan is practical and concise. Be sure to include the following points to ensure its a success.

* Executive Summary
* Company Summary
* Services
* Market Analysis Summary
* Strategy and Implementation Summary
* Management Summary
* Financial Plan "




PARTNERS

Private Sector Foundation Uganda (PSFU) Uganda National Chamber of Commerce and Industry (UNCCI) Forum for African Women Educationalist (FAWE) Federation of Uganda Employers (FUE) Canadian and African Business Women's Alliance (CAABWA)