Uganda Country Portfolio
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Uganda Country Portfolio Overview: Country program established in 1992. USADF currently U.S. African Development Foundation Partner Organization: Uganda manages a portfolio of 23 projects. Total active commitment is $5.1 Country Program Coordinator: Taibu Nakueira Development Trust (UDET) million. Agricultural investments total $4.5 million. Youth-led enterprise Plot 42, Kakungulu Road, Ntinda Joan Rutaroh, Director investments total $140,000. P.O. Box, 11802, Kampala, Uganda Tel: +256-41-532988 Tel: +256-414-541836 Email: [email protected] Country Strategy: The program focuses on agricultural grower and Email: [email protected] producer cooperatives in marginalized areas, as well as Feed the Future sector alignment. In addition, there are investments in off- grid energy and youth-led enterprises. Government of Uganda contributes up to $1 Million a year to reach underserved populations. Enterprise Duration Grant Size Description Wadelai Produce Marketing Co- 2014-2017 $149,789 Sector: Agriculture (Rice & Maize) Operative Society LTD (WASMPA) Town/City: Nebbi District in West Nile Region 2995-UGA Summary: The project funds will be used increase members’ incomes through improved agricultural production of sesame, maize, and rice as well as collective bulking and marketing of their products. Rubanga Cooperative Society 2014-2017 $248,733 Sector: Agriculture (Coffee and Maize) Limited (RCS) Town/City: Mityana 3031-UGA Summary: The project funds will be used to increase the incomes of smallholder farmers through improved practices, training and in. Buhimba Cooperative Savings & 2014-2017 $225,581 Sector: Agriculture (Maize) Credit Society Town/City: Buhimba Sub County, Hoima District, Western Uganda 3078-UGA Summary: The project funds will be used to offer farm inputs, provide agronomic trainings, tractor services and hulling services to farmer members. Bukonzo Organic Coffee Farmers 2014-2017 $274,661 Sector: Agriculture (Coffee) Union Limited (BOCU) Town/City: Kasese Town, Kasese District 3019-UGA Summary: The project funds will be used to address low coffee production, poor coffee quality and low coffee prices. 1400 I Street NW, Suite 1000, Washington DC 20005 2248 P: 202.673.3916 F: 202.673.3810 www.USADF.gov Enterprise Duration Grant Size Description Gulu Community Dairy Farmers 2014-2017 $249,660 Sector: Agriculture (Dairy) Cooperative Society Limited Town/City: Gulu District (GCDFCS) Summary: The project funds will be used to implement marketing activities that will position its products 3168-UGA on local and, regional markets, improve its services, and contribute to achieving food security in one of the most vulnerable areas in the country. Dokolo Area Farmers Cooperative 2014-2018 $218,278 Sector: Agriculture (Maize) Society Limited (D-ACE) Town/City: Dokolo District 3231-UGA Summary: The project funds will be used to increase members’ incomes through increased production of grains by adopting modern agricultural practices and developing better market linkages. Katerera Area Cooperative 2015-2018 $244,265 Sector: Agriculture (Maize) Enterprise LTD (K-ACE) Town/City: Rubirizi District 3244-UGA Summary: The project funds will be used to increase members’ incomes through increased production of grains by adopting modern agricultural practices and developing better market linkages. Panyimur Dei Area Cooperative 2015-2018 $206,737 Sector: Agriculture (Rice) Enterprise Ltd (Dei ACE) Town/City: Nebbi District of the West Nile Region 4042-UGA Summary: The project funds will be used to improve incomes of smallholder farmers by increasing the quantity and quality of rice produced and marketed. Farmers are organized in Rural Producer Organizations (RPOs) that collectively market their rice to increase bargaining power. Kabonera Coffee Farmers 2015-2017 $92,126 Sector: Agriculture (Coffee)) Cooperative Society Limited Town/City: Kabonera, Kyamuyibwa, Masaka District (KACOFA) Summary: The project funds will be used to improve the incomes of smallholder coffee farmers by 4062-UGA increasing the quantity and quality of the coffee produced and marketed. Banyankole Kweterana 2015-2018 $235,457 Sector: Agriculture (Coffee) Cooperative Union Ltd (BKCU) Town/City: Mbarara 4063-UGA Summary: The project funds will be used to improve the incomes of smallholder coffee farmers. Myanzi Area Cooperative 2015-2017 $87,528 Sector: Agriculture (Maize) Enterprise Limited (MYANZI) Town/City: Mubende District of Central Uganda 4080-UGA Summary: The project funds will be used to improve the incomes of smallholder maize farmers. 1400 I Street NW, Suite 1000, Washington DC 20005 2248 P: 202.673.3916 F: 202.673.3810 www.USADF.gov Enterprise Duration Grant Size Description Semliki Cooperative Society 2015-2017 $91,557 Sector: Agriculture (Coffee) Limited Town/City: Bundibugyo District 4096-UGA Summary: The project funds will be used to improve the incomes of smallholder coffee farmers by increasing the quantity and quality of the coffee produced and marketed. The farmers will collectively market their coffee to increase their bargaining power with coffee buyers by speaking with one common voice. Kyempara Farmers Cooperative 2015-2018 $199,269 Sector: Agriculture (Maize and Sunflowers) Society Limited (KFACOS) Town/City: Kasese District 4165-UGA Summary: The project funds will be used to improve the incomes of smallholder farmers by increasing the quantity and quality of sunflower seeds produced and marketed. Manyankabi Area Cooperative 2015-2018 $246,638 Sector: Agriculture (Maize) Enterprises Limited Town/City: Mbarara 4271-UGA Summary: The project funds will be used to provide an up-to-date warehouse facility, working capital to increase the Cooperative's capacity to bulk produce as well as provide inputs to farmers, facilitate improved transport to move produce from collecting centers to the central warehouse and market, and equipment to add value to maize by processing it into higher value maize products. Bugaya Area Cooperative 2016-2019 $249,237 Sector: Agriculture (Maize and Rice) Marketing Enterprise Limited Beneficiaries: 1,237 farmers (512 female) 4280-UGA Town/City: Kamuli District Summary: The project will provide BACE with farm equipment and production inputs to allow farmers to open more land as well access improved seed and agro-chemicals; working capital to enable the cooperative bulk produce and attract big buyers who can pay better prices; processing facilities in terms of infrastructure and machinery to add value to maize and rice, and expand market opportunities for processed products. Kiwemba Farmers Cooperative 2016-2018 $96,576 Sector: Agriculture (Maize) Society Limited Town/City: Iganga District 4288-UGA Summary: The project will build KFCS’ technical skills especially in bulking and collective marketing, provide working capital for purchase of farm inputs and farmers produce. In addition the project will provide storage infrastructure to enhance to cooperative’s capacity to bulk and attract big buyers. 1400 I Street NW, Suite 1000, Washington DC 20005 2248 P: 202.673.3916 F: 202.673.3810 www.USADF.gov Enterprise Duration Grant Size Description Twezimbe Area Cooperative 2016-2019 $239,594 Sector: Agriculture (Maize) Enterprise Limited Town/City: Kiboga 4291-UGA Summary: The project will provide a storage facility to facilitate bulking of farmers produce, working capital so that farmers can access quality farm inputs and get cash on delivery of produce to the cooperative; and processing equipment to add value to the farmers’ maize. Kabeywa United Coffee Farmers 2016-2017 $96,228 Sector: Agriculture (Coffee) Association Town/City: Kapchorwa 4301-UGA Summary: With support from USADF, KUCOFA hopes to improve financial and management systems, invest in modern coffee post-harvest equipment, facilitate the distribution of inputs to farmers, and obtain international certification(s) that will make their coffee more competitive in the market. Manafwa Basin Rice Farmers 2016-2017 $94,605 Sector: Agriculture (Rice) Association Town/City: Butaleja District, Mbale 4318-UGA Summary: The project funds will be used to hire office staff; train staff in good governance practices; purchase accounting software and train staff in financial management; develop policies for finances, human resources, and procurement; hire consultants to develop business and marketing plans, purchase office equipment, and improve the quantity and quality of rice produced by farmer members through training, attending agricultural shows, and the purchase of modern hydro-tiller tractors. Kasaali Farmers Cooperative 2016-2018 $232,824 Sector: Agriculture (Coffee) Society Limited Town/City: Kyotera, Rakai District 4328-UGA Summary: The project funds will be used to increase the size of the Association's revolving loan fund for farmers, purchase a truck for transport, build a warehouse for proper coffee storage, facilitate the acquisition of a Fair Trade Certification, and expand into the export market for coffee. Aratarach Farmers Cooperative 2016-2018 $96,998 Sector: Agriculture (Cassava) Society Limited Town/City: Nebbi District 4380-UGA Summary: The project funds will be used to hire office staff; train staff in good governance practices; purchase accounting software and train staff in financial management; develop policies for finances, human resources, and procurement; hire consultants to develop business and marketing plans; purchase office equipment; provide working capital for the purchase of farmer's produce, and improve the quantity and quality of cassava