The Government of Uganda established the Uganda Investment Authority in 1991 for the purpose of promoting and facilitating investment and exports. The organization takes the lead on coordinating export development and promotion activities.

Equipped with highly motivated and professional staff, UIA assists investors to expediently implement their business plans. In addition, UIA continually advises Government on the best practice policies regarding investment in Uganda as a whole. UIA markets Uganda's investment opportunities to targeted investors all over the world, coordinates the national investment marketing program, and serves as the first and most comprehensive point of contact for investors in Uganda. UIA objectives include:

• Promote and facilitate local and foreign private investment
• Promote employment creation
• Carry out policy advocacy
• Set up serviced sites for industrial development
• Introduce advanced technology or upgrade indigenous technology
• Contribute to regionally balanced socio-economic development
• Provide business information to both existing and potential investors

UIA
P.O. Box 7418
Plot 28, Kampala Road
Kampala, Uganda

Tel: +256-41-234105
Tel: +256-41-251561
Tel: +256-41-251565
Fax: +256-41-342903
Email: info@ugandainvest.com
Web: www.ugandainvest.com

Dr. Maggie Kigozi
mkigozi@ugandainvest.com

Valentine Ogwang
vogwang@ugandainvest.com