Uganda seeks major investment to boost coffee production amid climate challenges
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How it started
What happened
At an AgriConnect meeting in Kampala on August 18, 2026, stakeholders discussed agricultural needs in Uganda. The Ministry of Agriculture, Animal Industry and Fisheries and the World Bank were involved in the consultation. Farmers called for increased investment in irrigation and rainwater harvesting to protect coffee and cocoa from climate change effects. The World Bank Group pledged to double its financing to $9 billion annually and mobilize an additional $5 billion for the initiative.
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Why it matters
The initiative aims to help smallholder farmers move from subsistence production to surplus by improving access to markets, finance, and technology. Officials noted that while Uganda has over 600,000 hectares of coffee, less than 3% is irrigated. Expanding irrigation is considered critical for increasing productivity and helping Uganda achieve its target of producing 20 million bags of coffee by 2030.
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Who's involved
- UgandaThe country where the agricultural initiatives and coffee production are taking place.
- Ministry of Agriculture, Animal Industry and FisheriesThe governmental board organizing the consultation and overseeing the agricultural sector.
- World BankThe international financial institution providing financial support and funding commitments.
- Gerald KyaloCommissioner for Coffee Development at the Ministry of Agriculture, Animal Industry and Fisheries.
- World Bank GroupThe group of international organizations running the AgriConnect initiative.
Who could feel it
Possible knock-on effectsThese are possibilities Brind reasoned out, not predictions, and not advice. Most are not stated in any report.
- World BankSpeculative
The World Bank could increase its credit and funding commitments to support agricultural growth in Uganda.
How it developed
Newest first. Tap a step to see who reported it.- MAAIF released its daily market analysis concerning Ugandan coffee farmers and traders.Sub-event
- President of Uganda sets ambitious targets for coffee production.Sub-event
- The Ugandan government launched a coffee seedling distribution program in Katakwi District.Sub-event
- Heartland Coffee originated in Rukungiri District, Uganda, and introduced the Arabica coffee strain to the region.Sub-event
Discussion on Ugandan coffee production and agricultural development partnerships.1 source
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The entities involved
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Uganda
country in East Africa
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Ministry of Agriculture, Animal Industry and Fisheries
Ugandan government board
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World Bank
international financial institution
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