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High Commission link brings opportunities in Uganda


Uganda’s High Commission in London has become the first to join the Greater Birmingham Commonwealth Chamber of Commerce. The announcement was made at a Ugandan


trade event in Birmingham, where Chamber Commonwealth president Keith Stokes-Smith key was among the speakers.


‘Uganda is one of the fastest growing economies in Africa’


Mr Stokes-Smith said he hoped the Ugandan decision to join the Chamber would lead to other High Commissions taking the same step. He added that a ‘large number’ of UK


companies already operated in Uganda, including Tullow Oil, Standard Chartered Bank, Unilever, Shell and British Airways. He said the benefits of exporting to Uganda included the fact that the country had a stable,


liberalised economy, a strong natural resource base and a government committed to the private sector. Uganda also has a low cost workforce and a


large potential consumer base. Despite these advantages, the country remains one of the poorest in the world, although it has made huge strides to combat this in recent years. Mr Stokes-Smith said: “Indeed, Uganda is one


of the fastest growing economies in Africa. This has been helped by the growing market in neighbouring countries.” He outlined a number of current opportunities


to export to services and products to Uganda, listed on the Department of Industry and Trade website, including requirements for: essential medicines and other health products, rail track materials and software development services. He added that the country was also looking


for environmental project consultants to help with the sustainable management of urban waste.


Inaugural event explores Malta trade opportunities


The Greater Birmingham Commonwealth Chamber of Commerce (GBCCC) hosted its first event, giving businesses the opportunity to explore bilateral trade opportunities in Malta. A number of businesses from across the Chambers heard from GBCCC president Keith Stokes-Smith and commercial attache for Malta, Peter Meli, about the opportunities available for both importers and exporters. Mr Stokes-Smith said: “For those who have not


exported before Malta is a perfect first experience for a business that wishes to diversify their turnover and not just rely upon the UK market.”


Commonwealth advantage: Keith Stokes- Smith addresses the Malta event


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