The Uganda Investment Authority (UIA) has unveiled the Acholi Sub-region Investment Profile, a strategic blueprint aimed at attracting both local and foreign investors by showcasing the region’s vast economic potential and investment opportunities.
The profile was officially launched yesterday in Gulu City by Brig. Gen. Godfrey Muwanguzi, the Deputy Chief Coordinator of Operation Wealth Creation (OWC).
The event was attended by government officials, district leaders, members of the business community, and development partners.
The investment profile was initiated by the Chief Coordinator of OWC, Gen. Caleb Akandwanaho (Gen. Salim Saleh), as part of efforts to transform the Acholi sub-region from a largely subsistence economy into a vibrant money economy.
Speaking at the launch, Richard Nuwenyesiga, Director for Domestic Investment at UIA, said the profile identifies key investment opportunities across seven priority sectors and serves as a practical guide for investors seeking opportunities in the region.
According to Nuwenyesiga, the investment profile highlights opportunities in tourism, commercial agriculture, agro-processing, real estate, manufacturing, and general business, among other sectors.
He notes that the profile is designed to cater for all categories of investors, ranging from micro and small enterprises to large-scale domestic and foreign investors. In his remarks, Brig. Gen. Muwanguzi challenged local governments to move beyond administrative functions and actively identify investment opportunities within their jurisdictions
By URN
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