{"id":1200,"date":"2024-07-12T12:14:07","date_gmt":"2024-07-12T09:14:07","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/ufea.co.ug\/?page_id=1200"},"modified":"2024-08-17T11:07:40","modified_gmt":"2024-08-17T08:07:40","slug":"about-ufea","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/ufea.co.ug\/maintenance\/about-ufea\/","title":{"rendered":"ABOUT UFEA"},"content":{"rendered":"\t\t
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ABOUT US<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t

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The Uganda Flowers Exporters Association (UFEA), a non-profit, voluntary Association established in 1995 to bring together growers and exporters and varied Stakeholders in the flower industry in Uganda. It is through the Association that we influence Government policies that affect and address competitiveness issues in the industry, monitor compliance to responsible production and social welfare practices build capacity of\u00a0\u00a0 flower farm employees and address Research and Development concerns.<\/em>\u00a0\u00a0<\/em><\/span><\/p>

The Association is located in Entebbe, the port of exit for Uganda flower exports.<\/em>\u00a0\u00a0<\/em><\/span><\/p>

The Association currently has 14 registered members, located in the central, south and south western Uganda. Farm ownership is made up of 9 local investors, and 6 direct foreign investors.\u00a0\u00a0<\/em><\/span><\/p>

The Business plan ( 2017 \u2013 2021) focus is: To position the Industry for expansion and attracting investors to develop new production<\/em>\u00a0Promoting compliance through peer influence to meet local and international quality standards.<\/em>\u00a0\u00a0<\/em><\/span><\/p>

Overview of the Industry<\/em><\/strong><\/span>
24 \u00a0years \u00a0in\u00a0 Commercial Floriculture\u00a0<\/em><\/span>
3rd non- traditional\u00a0 export in Uganda African\u2019s<\/em><\/span>
3rd largest flower producer<\/em><\/span>
Total investment \u00a0to date\u00a0 – Over $200 million<\/em><\/span>
Over $ 50 million is directed back into the economy through taxes, wages, infrastructure development<\/em><\/span>
Over\u00a0 10,000 people\u00a0 employed(80 % female)<\/em><\/span>
Number livelihood supported\u00a0 is over\u00a0 \u00a040,000 Ugandans<\/em>\u00a0\u00a0<\/em><\/span><\/p>

\u201cIt is a critical time for Uganda\u2019s\u00a0 Flower Industry and the aim is to compete\u00a0 through new investment \u2013 50%; Expansion –\u00a0 30% and Innovation – 20%\u00a0<\/em>\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0<\/em><\/span><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t

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THE VISION<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/p>

To be recognized in world floriculture markets as a major competitor distinguished by a reputation for quality, service and integrity.<\/span><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t

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THE MISSION<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/p>

To promote and support development of Uganda\u2019s 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.<\/span><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t

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THE STRATEGY<\/b><\/span><\/p>

Positioning the industry to support existing flowers farms to expand, Developing new production areas and Attracting new investors to meet the 5 years strategic plan targets (2017 \u2013 2021) of increasing export volumes to 10,000 metric tons and export earnings to $ 50 million annually.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t

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Fresh. Inspiring. Flowers from Uganda<\/u><\/b><\/span><\/p>

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The Uganda Flowers Exporters Association (UFEA), a non-profit, voluntary Association established in 1995 to bring together growers and exporters and varied Stakeholders in the flower industry in Uganda. It is through the Association that we influence Government policies that affect and address competitiveness issues in the industry, monitor compliance to responsible production and social welfare practices, build capacity of\u00a0\u00a0 flower farm employees and address Research and Development concerns.<\/span><\/p>

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The Association is renowned for representing not only the Flower industry but also the Horticultural sector in general on competitiveness issues and an enabling environment for the Sector.\u00a0 On behalf of members the Association liaises with government, Development partners, Labor unions, international companies and related stakeholders on specific industry issues.\u00a0 <\/span><\/p>

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The Association nurtures strong partnerships and continuously engages with key Government ministries including the Ministry of Agriculture, Ministry of Trade, Ministry of Finance, Uganda Investment Authority and the Uganda Free Zones Authority. The Association represents its members at various umbrella Associations and these include the Private Sector Foundation Uganda, Federation of Uganda Employers and the Uganda manufacturers Association.<\/span><\/p>

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