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Our publications include green sector and portfolio insights, case studies, and impact insights.
UGEFA has made significant strides in addressing the critical financing needs of green small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) in Uganda since its inception in 2020.
During the implementation of UGEFA, 206 enterprises received capacity building for accessing (debt) finance. As of October 2024, 100 loans have been facilitated through UGEFA, with a total amount of funding of 7.9 million EUR raised by UGEFA-supported enterprises through UGEFA Partner Financial Institutions (PFIs).
We train BDS Advisors to strengthen their capacities to provide next-level support to green enterprises.
Selected BDS experts implement UGEFA Workshops to support green enterprises develop and strengthen their business plans, and to support them access finance and manage their loans. UGEFA has built a network of BDS experts in Uganda.
This infographic presents a closer look at the value chain of the waste management sector enterprises on the example of Just Clean It and Marula Proteen.
This Infographic Case Study visualises all the key value chain elements and steps alongside additional information about Just Clean It and Marula Proteen, such as future outlooks, challanges, job benefits and quotes from the entrepreneurs.
This infographic presents a closer look at the value chain of the green manufacturing sector enterprises on the example of Carico Connoisseur, Amagara Skin Care, and Wimrob Bees.
This Infographic Case Study visualises all the key value chain elements and steps alongside additional information about Carico Connoisseur, Amagara, and Wimrob Bees, such as future outlooks, challanges, job benefits and quotes from the entrepreneurs.
We envision a sustainable transition to a green economy driven by SMEs that work together with financial institutions to build and scale innovative products and services, and create jobs in green sectors.
Our approach combines capacity building of post-revenue, scalable green enterprises and collaboration with financial institutions to facilitate access to tailored missing middle finance and catalyse climate finance.
KaCyber Technologies is a Ugandan transportation technology startup on a mission to make sustainable and seamless mobility a reality in Africa. The company aims to create an effective, inclusive and green mobility industry by leveraging technology and sustainable practices to provide digital ticketing and payment systems for the public transport operators sector.
Kimuli Collections Ltd is a Ugandan inclusive eco-fashion label that transforms the plastic waste crisis in Africa into sustainable products, creating employment opportunities for the people living with disabilities as creative tailors and youths as waste collectors with an intention of curbing the waste crisis and changing the dumping behaviour in Africa.
Tourism increasingly plays a central role in Uganda’s economy. In Uganda, the sector is dominated by SMEs and family-owned businesses. These SMEs offer popular tourism services, including safaris, birdwatching, tours of cultural sites, handicrafts and more.
As Uganda moves forward in advancing a resilient, inclusive and green economy, sustainable tourism SMEs will play a central role. The tourism sector offers opportunities to generate income and jobs while protecting Uganda’s vast wildlife and biodiversity, and strengthening cultural heritage.