UGANDA COMMODITY EXCHANGE (UCE)
Background:
Uganda Commodity Exchange Limited (UCE) is a corporate entity duly registered in accordance with the laws of Uganda under the companies act. read more..

UGANDA EXPORT PROMOTION BOARD (UEPB)
Background
UEPB was created by Statute no. 2 of 1996 and mandated to coordinate all activities that would lead to export growth on sustainable basis its current form, functions and activities are fully governed and guided by this statute. UEPB is sensitive to the needs of the private sector, as a demonstration of Government's commitment to the establishment of a free market economy, in which the private sector is the engine of growth. A Board, comprised of equal representation from both the public and the private sectors, governs the institution. read more..

UGANDA INDUSTRIAL RESEARCH INSTITUTE (UIRI)
Background
UIRI was formally established by an Act of Parliament in 2002. H.E. the President to the Act on 30th July 2003. It is a progeny of the East African Industrial Research Organization (ESIRO) of the defunct East African Community (EAC)]. After the demise of the then EAC in 1977, the three member states continued with the splintered Industrial Research Organizations read more..

THE UGANDA NATIONAL BUREAU OF STANDARDS - UNBS
Background:
The Uganda National Bureau of Standards (UNBS), was established as a semi-autonomous body by an Act of Parliament in 1983. It has a National Standards Council (NSC) as its policy making body. The Executive Director together with the management team is charged with the administrative and operational responsibilities. The current staff strength of UNBS is one hundred and six (106) people, of whom approximately 75% are technical staff of the organization. read more..

UGANDA TOURIST BOARD
Background
Uganda Tourist Board (UTB) is a statutory organisation established by the Uganda Tourist Board Statute 1994. The Board's mandate is to promote and popularise Uganda as a viable holiday destination both locally and internationally in order to read more..

UGANDA WILDLIFE AUTHORITY (UWA)
Background
Uganda Wildlife Authority (UWA) is a statutory body established by the Uganda Wildlife Act 2000. It became operational in August 1996 after the merger of the then Game Department with the Uganda National Parks. read more..

UGANDA WIDLIFE EDUCATION CENTRE (UWEC)
Background
UWEC popularly known as "Entebbe Zoo" was opened in 1952, as a reception centre for wild animals that were found as casualties (sick, injured, orphaned, confiscated from illegal trade). In the early 1960s, it changed its role to a zoo where a number of non-indigenous species, including bears and tigers, were kept as an attraction. read more..

MANAGEMENT TRAINING AND ADVISORY CENTRE (MTAC)
Background
Management Training and Advisory Centre (MTAC) is a body corporate under the Ministry of Tourism, Trade and Industry (MTTI) established initially as an ILO/UNDP Project in 1965 and later by an Act of Parliament in 1969. MTAC is 5% government funded while 95% of its budget is financed from its training, research and consultancy activities. read more..