Betty Ndagire

1 month ago | monitor.co.ug | Betty Ndagire

What you need to know:Winning strategies1. Do your homework. Research the other party, market conditions, and relevant data. Understand their goals, challenges, and potential deal-breakers.2. Define clear objectives. Know your ideal outcome, your minimum acceptable terms, and your walk-away point. Set priorities so you know what you’re willing to trade or compromise. 3. Build rapport and trust. Establish a connection early—people are more likely to agree with those they like and respect.

1 month ago | monitor.co.ug | Betty Ndagire

On Friday, April 18, 2025, Presidential Assistant on Exports Odrek Rwabwogo told Monitor that the “short-term thinking of ‘let us just switch markets’ will not solve the problem” Uganda finds itself in, resulting from the suspension of the country from the African Growth Opportunity Act (Agoa). Uganda, Mr Rwabwogo says, faced headwinds after the suspension from Agoa, but government worked hard to maintain a footprint in the US by partnering with cities such as Detroit, Atlanta, and Chicago.

2 months ago | monitor.co.ug | Betty Ndagire

Time is running out for Uganda to renegotiate a new trade agreement with the United States or face a 10 per cent tariff hike, following a directive issued by the Trump Administration. With Uganda no longer eligible for trade benefits under the African Growth and Opportunity Act (AGOA) as of January 1, 2024, the country must urgently reassess its export strategy to maintain its presence in the U.S. market.

2 months ago | monitor.co.ug | Betty Ndagire

Uganda is uniquely positioned to strengthen its local pharmaceutical industry, especially in the realm of natural and herbal medicines, as many of the required plants and products are readily available. However, this potential remains largely untapped due to a range of challenges, including slow government support in stocking hospitals and a prevailing public perception that dismisses locally made products as ineffective.

2 months ago | monitor.co.ug | Betty Ndagire

Government has announced several reforms that seek to prevent Uganda from regressing to the grey list. The reforms will focus on strengthening the legal framework and improving the supervision of financial institutions. On February 23, 2024, Uganda was removed from the grey list after fulfilling requirements that address money laundering risks within its banking system.