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Table 1 Principal findings of recent studies that analysed agricultural marketing and agro-processing in Uganda (see Footnote 2) Transaction Costs Analysis Legal, Regulatory & Policy Framework Finance/tax Increase access to finance for Abolish double taxation on locally- agricultural trade & agri-business. marketed ag. produce. Develop micro-finance network (for production, trade, processing and marketing). Provide tax and other incentives to agro-processing and storage operations. Regulatory Rural contract enforcement, such that processors can link with farmers on a long- term arrangement. Market information Make provision for delivery of market information to farmers and particularly link this activity to farmer-controlled enterprises. Organisation development Improve farmer organisation through GoU support to farmer-controlled enterprises. Infrastructure/transport Increase investment in transport through provision of more rural community access roads. Encourage investment in intermediate Harmonise existing regulations pertaining to marketing & trade matters. Amend Ugandan legislation in line with international trade agreements. Improve local marketing & processing facilities/ infrastructure. Marketing Review Strategic Exports Improve rural finance options. Improve legal framework and contract law enforcement to build trust and equity in the market place. Improve access to market information. Establish a expert unit for analysis and provision of market intelligence. Promote collective marketing/ trading/action amongst farmer associations. Develop private sector support groups in key value-added/ commodity sectors with private sector leading these associations. Ensure that Government policy supports increased access to improved transport via road, rail and air. Improve physical market infrastructure. Enhance access to medium and long-term financing. Fast track formulation and/or amendment of relevant laws and regulations supportive of the strategic investments and promoting national capacity to take advantage of existing trade opportunities. Accelerate production of planting and stock materials in partnership with the private sector. 8
transport systems. Reduce international airfreight costs. Improve efficiency in inland and international freight i.e. rail linkages. Improve electricity supplies for agroprocessing. Institutional Capacity development Clarify portfolios of MAAIF & MTTI as regards processing and marketing. Strengthen co-operation between UEPB, MTTI & MAAIF (and merge UEPB & UIA). Improve farm-level ag. produce storage facilities/ practices. Link agricultural research & extension messages to market-led R&D. Develop investment plans for agroenterprise opportunities for investors. Improve the trade negotiating skills of Government at COMESA/ WTO levels. Devise an educational scheme to assist farmers to understand the merits of association and market information within the liberalised market environment. Institutional reform and/or strengthening for efficient and effective service delivery (for both the public and private sector institutions). Devise mechanisms for joint governmentprivate sector investment in strategic areas. Focus on key commodities for domestic, regional and export marketing and develop detailed implementation plans indicating the expected outputs, actions, resources, key actors and time-frame. Diversify export products and promote product differentiation. Develop skills in export product handling and international trade rules and regulations. Accelerate skills development in value-adding areas such as textiles and garment manufacture. 9
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