Public and private stakeholders in Uganda have validated a three-year roadmap to strengthen the avocado sector that will improve productivity, value addition, and export readiness.
GENEVA, Switzerland, April 30, 2025/ — Key public and private sector stakeholders convened in Kampala to validate the national avocado sector roadmap and action plan for the next three years.
The milestone marks the culmination of a series of collaborative efforts led by the Ministry of Agriculture, Animal Industry and Fisheries (MAAIF), with support from the International Trade Centre (ITC) through the European Union (EU)-funded EU-East African Community (EAC) Market Access Upgrade Programme (MARKUP II).
Building on the first consultative meeting held in November 2024, two informal meetings were held in February and March 2025 to review and refine the roadmap. The platform’s formalization under MAAIF leadership reflects a strong public-private commitment to transforming Uganda into a competitive avocado exporter.
Key steps have been taken to operationalize the platform, including the preparation of a draft secretariat budget and the exploration of funding opportunities. A public-private partnership model is envisioned, with MAAIF hosting the platform and private sector partners supporting the secretariat. An Expression of Interest for the Secretariat was shared with industry associations and will soon be finalized.
MAAIF will officially activate the platform and convene its first formal meeting to elect a Chair, finalize the work plan, and set key performance indicators for the platform.
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