Business 26 May 2026 Uganda Investment Authority
Uganda Diaspora Convention Debuts in Malawi to Foster Investment
The first-ever Uganda Diaspora Convention was recently held in Lilongwe, Malawi. The event sought to encourage Ugandans living abroad to invest in their home country. Source: https://ugandainvest.go.ug/first-uganda-diaspora-convention-held-in-lilongwe-malawi
Lilongwe, Malawi – The inaugural Uganda Diaspora Convention has successfully concluded in the Malawian capital, marking a significant step towards engaging the nation’s international community in economic development.
The convention brought together Ugandan professionals, entrepreneurs, and business leaders residing in various parts of the world, with a primary objective of fostering investment opportunities within Uganda.
Organizers highlighted the convention as a crucial platform for Ugandans in the diaspora to connect with investment prospects, explore business ventures, and contribute to the nation’s growth. Discussions centered on various sectors ripe for investment, including agriculture, tourism, and infrastructure.
The event underscored the potential that the Ugandan diaspora holds as a catalyst for economic advancement, leveraging their accumulated skills, capital, and international networks.
Attendees reportedly expressed enthusiasm for the initiative and a renewed commitment to exploring avenues for contributing to Uganda’s development through strategic investments and partnerships.
The Uganda Investment Authority, a key supporter of the event, expressed optimism about the convention’s outcomes and its role in strengthening economic ties between Uganda and its global diaspora.
This convention is expected to pave the way for future engagements aimed at harnessing the collective power of Ugandans abroad for national progress.
Source: Uganda Investment Authority