About UFEA

Welcome

The Uganda Flowers Exporters Association (UFEA), a nonprofit organization was established in 1993 as an umbrella organization bringing together growers and exporters of flowers in Uganda. UFEA provides business development services to its members and it is through the Association that efforts to influence government policies that affect the industry are lobbied and advocated for. Membership is open to companies whose main activity is growing and exporting of flowers. Currently, membership consists of 14 flower farms. The flower industry is the third leading non–traditional export sector and the 7th largest export earner in Uganda.

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Capacity building and Training, Human Resource development, Corporate Governance, Research, Monitoring and Evaluation.

VISION

To be recognized in the world floriculture markets as a major competitor distinguished by reputation for quality, service and integrity.

MISSION

To promote and support development of Uganda’s floriculture industry by working with and through members and stakeholders to ensure product and service quality, protect the environment, and upgrade the quality of life for industry participants and their communities.

CORE VALUES

We stand together for Accountability, Compliance and Transparency as we strive for the best for all members.

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Our Dedication to performance, Results and Timely Delivery

Business Growth

Build stronger collaborations through dialogue with government and her Agencies, private sector associations and other partners (donors) for business enabling environment, linkages with international organizations.

Business Sustainability

Follow up floricultural research programme on diversification of flower varieties, responsible use of natural resources, strengthen compliance to national and international standards.

LOBBY & ADVOCACY

Lobbying Government (MAAIF, MTIC, MoGLSD, MoFPED) and her Agencies-URA, UFZA, UNBS,UEPB, UMEME, NSSF, NARO; donors, international bodies and private sector associations (PSFU,UMA,FUE) for sector support.

Association Governance

The Governing body of the association is the Board of Directors whose office bearers are elected from fully paid up members at the Annual General Meeting for a term of 3 years renewable once. The chairperson is the head of the association. The association is headed by the Executive Director.

Capacity Building

Building UFEA and members capacities to meet market competitiveness through donor funded and fee-based training programme.

Support

We are available to provide necessary support, listen and advise our members.