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1 UGANDA: The Pearl of Africa Investment Opportunities Presented By: TOM BURINGURIZA Ag Executive Director At: Seminar on Economic Opportunities in Uganda Venue: ICE HQs, Rome, ITALY Date: 11 th July /11/2012 Uganda Investment Authority 1

2 Structure of the Presentation Uganda Country Overview Status of Business Climate & Investment in Uganda Investments Opportunities Procedures for Setting up Investments Investment Incentives National & Organizational Challenges

3 Uganda: A Land linked Country at the Heart of Africa UGANDA Land Area 199,807 km 2 Lakes, rivers, swamps 41,743 km 2 Total Area 241,039 km 2 Population (2012 mid year) 34.1 million, at 3.5% growth pa Per Capita GDP (2011) USD 563 Economic Growth (2011) 3.2% Inflation rate (2011) 18% Uganda s age distribution* 0-14 years % years-48.10% 65 years and above- 2.10% NB: young productive population *Source: CIA World Fact Book

4 The National Vision Vision of the National Development Plan (NDP) A transformed Ugandan Society from a peasant to a modern & prosperous country within 30 years. Elements of NDP Stability & Peace Knowledge based economy Exploitation of resources gainfully & sustainably A strong federated East Africa with an effective African Common market,. Private Sector Led Economy 7/11/2012

5 Uganda s GDP Composition Source: Uganda Bureau of Statistics, Statistical Abstract /11/2012 Uganda Investment Authority 5

6 Status of Business Climate and Investment in Uganda

7 General Trend of FDI : Licensed projects over 6,000 worth about US$12 billion of planned investments According to UNCTAD, actual FDI peaked US$848 million in 2010 up from an annual average of US$167 million registered between 1995 and 2004 In terms of country ranking by FDI performance, Uganda has moved from number 64 in the world in 2008 to 41 st position in 2010 out of 141 world economies. UNCTAD, World Investment Report 2011; 7/11/2012 Uganda Investment Authority 7

8 7/11/2012 Uganda Investment Authority 8

9 Country Sources of Investment in 2011 Ugandan owned projects: 33.3% of the total number and 59.6% by value Foreign owned projects: 36% by value and 59.7% by number In 2011 alone, UIA licensed 273 projects worth US$1.3 billion of planned investments. 7/11/2012 Uganda Investment Authority 9

10 Uganda: Fore Runner in the EAC for FDI Source: UNCTAD World Investment Report, 2011

11 Top FDI sources in million US $, 1991 July ) United Kingdom 2) India 3) Kenya 4) China 5) Singapore 6) USA 7) Canada 8) South Africa 9) Pakistan 10) Australia Source:UIA database

12 Ease of Doing Business Ranking in SSA Source: 7/11/2012 Uganda Investment Authority 12

13 Bilateral Investment and Double Taxation Treaties Concluded with Uganda Bilateral Investment Treaties Avoidance of Double Taxation Treaties Country Date Country Date Mauritius Tuesday, August 19, 2003 Mauritius Tuesday, August 19, 2003 France Friday, January 03, 2003 India Wednesday, April 30, 2003 Denmark Monday, November 26, 2001 Italy Friday, October 06, 2000 Netherlands Tuesday, May 30, 2000 Netherlands Wednesday, May 03, 2000 South Africa Monday, May 08, 2000 Denmark Dec. 22, 1954 & Jan, 2000 U. K. & Ireland Monday, April 20, 1998 Norway Tuesday, September 07, 1999 Italy Friday, December 12, 1997 Kenya Wednesday, April 14, 1999 Egypt Saturday, November 04, 1995 Tanzania Wednesday, April 14, 1999

14 Uganda s Export Partners (2010) Source: International Trade Centre, 7/11/2012 Uganda Investment Authority 14

15 Uganda s Import Partners (2010) Source: International Trade Centre, 7/11/2012 Uganda Investment Authority 15

16 3 Reasons Why Uganda is Good for Business 1. Productive Labour 2. Resource Rich 3. Location, Market size and Access MARKET Uganda- 35.8Million East Africa million Great Lakes Region-190 million COMESA - 19 member countries million people. - Imports over US$ 170bn p.a. *Source: CIA World Fact Book

17 Focus for investment promotion. Agri - business (value addition) Mineral beneficiation SME development (Oil and Gas, Business linkage manufacturing and services, etc) Tourism (hotels) ICT Presentation on UIA work plans 2011/2012

18 Investment Opportunities in Energy and Agroprocessing

19 Overview of Uganda s Energy Sector 1. Uganda s energy mix comprises: biomass (92%), petroleum (6%) and electricity (2%) 2. Level of electrification is low with 5% of the population connected to the national grid. Less than 1% of the rural areas has access to thenational grid. About 88% of Uganda s population lives in the rural area. 3. Uganda receives hours of sunshine per year and a mean solar radiation of 5.1 Kwh per square metre per day on a horizontal surface, which provide viable potential for solar energy production 4. Fully liberalized energy regime where the private sector produces power and sells it to the national grid 7/11/2012 Uganda Investment Authority 19

20 Energy Large Hydropower Sites The large hydropower potential is mainly along the River Nile in Uganda and has been estimated at 2,000 MW. Only 380MW of the large capacity is currently exploited and this is at Jinja in the Kiira (200) and Nalubaale (180) Power stations. Source: 7/11/2012 Uganda Investment Authority 20

21 Medium Hydro Power Sites Site River Estimated Capacity (MW) Musizi Musizi 10 Bogoye Mubuku 7.5 Nengo Bridge Ntungu /11/2012 Uganda Investment Authority 21

22 Renewable Energy Investment Opportunities 1. The design, construction, sales and service support of biomass / solar / and mini hydro plants to generate electricity 2. Assembly and making of solar units 3. Manufacture and marketing of charcoal briquettes 4. Acquisition, installation and services of micro hydro power plants 5. Export opportunities exist in the Great Lakes Region and COMESA 6. Generation of power from garbage does not exist in Uganda yet there is an increasing population giving rise to increased amounts of garbage 7/11/2012 Uganda Investment Authority 22

23 Energy Export Market Potential Uganda Electricity Transmission Company Ltd (UETCL) has export contract obligations with neighbouring countries as follows: Kenya (30 MW), Tanzania (9 MW) and Rwanda (5 MW). However, the 30 MW to Kenya is supplied only during off-peak hours and only 9 MW and 5 MW exports go to Tanzania and Rwanda respectively. However, arrangements have been finalised for Uganda to export firm capacity of 50 MW to Kenya after the commissioning of the Bujagali Project. Uganda is also committed to supply 60MW to the Democratic Republic of Congo with enormous market potential in the South Sudan. Source: Statistical Abstract (2010) 7/11/2012 Uganda Investment Authority 23

24 Some Players in the Energy Sector The Uganda Investment Authority has licensed 112 projects in theenergy sector with planned investments worth over US$1.2 billion. Below are some major investors Name of Company Country of Origin Area of interest 1. Kikagati Power Company Ltd Norway Mini-Hydropower Plant 2. Electro-Maxx (U) Ltd United Kingdom Thermal Power Plant 3. Bioenergy Group Ltd Denmark Jatropha Farming 4. African Power Initiative Ltd United States Jatropha Farming & Processing 5. Jacobsen Uganda Power Plant (U) Ltd Norway Thermal Power Plant 6.Neptune Petroleum (U) Ltd Virgin Islands Petroleum Exploration 7.Eco Power (U) Ltd Sri Lanka Mini-Hydropower Plant 8.Hydromax Ltd India Hydropower Power Plant 9.Sugar Corporation Of Uganda Ltd United Kingdom Co-Generation 10. Bujagaali Energy Ltd Uganda Large Hydropower Plant 11.Uganda Biofuels Ltd Germany Jatropha Farming 12.Hardman Petroleum Africa Nl Australia Petroleum Exploration 13.Tam Oil East Africa Ltd Libya Oil Pipeline 14.Eskom Uganda Ltd South Africa Electricity Generation 15.Umeme Bermuda Electricity Distribution 7/11/2012 Uganda Investment Authority 16. Tullow Oil Ireland Petroleum Exploration And Refining/gas energy generation 24

25 Agriculture Crops Growing and Processing Floriculture Horticultural Products Vegetables Fruits

26 Agribusiness Investment Opportunities include: Commercial Farming (crops, Forestry and aquaculture) Value addition Manufacture of inputs Supply of agriculture machinery Refrigeration Services Agriculture Banks Organic products farming 7/11/2012 Uganda Investment Authority 26

27 Agricultural Investment Successes in Uganda COMPANY BIDCO ACTIVITY - Palm oil production in partnership with local out growers - Edible oil processing factories in Uganda, Kenya and Tanzania Madhvani Group -Sugar plantations and processing - Horticultural and tea production/ processing and supply to the region Mukwano Group Vegetable oil production / tea / and sunflower processing to supply the region

28 Other Priority Sectors Tourism ICT Mining Infrastructure ( Roads, Rail, etc ) Oil and Gas Manufacturing Services Health, Education, Financial services Uganda Investment Authority 28

29 Procedures to Set Up Investment 1. Register a local company in Uganda (URSB) 2. Acquire a secondary license in some sectors e.g mining, fishing, finance, energy 3. Acquire Investment licence from Uganda Investment Authority (UIA) 4. Environment Impact Assessment (EIA) 5. Acquire Land commercial, industrial 6. Implement the project NB: Company registration, investment licensing, tax registration & advice, and Immigration issues are all done at the UIA The Import and Export Business does not require an Investment License

30 Uganda Investment Authority 30

31 Incentives Non negotiable Non discretionary Available to all investors, local and foreign There are some additional sector specific tax exemptions In the UIA Industrial Parks, investment in the following areas may access free land; Agro processing, ICT, and Mineral beneficiation 7/11/2012 Uganda Investment Authority 31

32 Investment Code Guarantees and Dispute Settlements INVESTMENT CODE PERMITS INTERNATIONAL ARBITRATION UGANDA HAS INVESTMENT TREATIES WHICH ALLOWS A RECOURSE TO INTERNATIONAL RBITRATION SECURITY OF INVESTMENT GUARANTEED UNDER THE CONSTITUTION AND THE INVESTMENT CODE 1991 UGANDA IS A SIGNATORY TO MAIN NTERNATIONAL INVESTMENT RELATED INSTITUTIONS (MIGA, OPIC,ICSID, TRIMS, GATS, ETC)

33 Some Constraints to Investment 1. Infrastructure lack of functioning railway from the sea port. However, efforts are underway to solve this. Electricity supply is still insufficient and costly 2. Access to Finance - interest rates are high 3. A few Administrative barriers

34 Some Multinationals in Uganda 7/11/2012 Uganda Investment Authority 34

35 Multinationals 7/11/2012 Uganda Investment Authority 35

36 Thank You Uganda Investment Authority Twed Plaza - Plot 22B, Lumumba Avenue P.O. Box 7418, Kampala Uganda Tel.+256-(0) Fax +256-(0) info@ugandainvest.go.ug 7/11/2012 Uganda Investment Authority 36

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