About Us
We are a microfinance services agency owned by the Government ofUganda, and mandated to manage micro-credit funds and offer businessdevelopment services on behalf of government. We trace our roots to theRural Microfinance Support Project (RMSP, 2000-2008), which wasimplemented with support from the African Development Bank (AfDB) andled to our establishment in 2001.
What We Do
We prioritize financing to agricultural cooperatives.
We make it possible for the active poor to increase their household incomesthrough extension of affordable financing to SACCOs and Groups.
We create employment for young people through direct and indirect financing to youth groups engaged in viable enterprises.
We strengthen management capacities of client institutions through trainings to enable them run their businesses sustainably.
We conduct market research and develop products that suit the needs of our target clients.
Who We Are
URBRA is an autonomous body established by virtue of section 2 of the Uganda Retirement BenefitsRegulatory Authority Act 2011, Act No. 15 of 2011. It is responsible for regulating the establishment,management and operation of retirement benefits schemes in Uganda in both the private and publicsectors. The Authority is responsible for supervising institutions which provide retirement benefitsproducts and services. URBRA is an oversight body and NOT a Retirement Benefits Scheme.
The primary strategic objectives of establishing URBRA and a strong supervisory framework include:
- Protection of funds, pension members and beneficiaries’ interest by promoting transparency andaccountability;
- Ensuring the stability and integrity of the financial sector through the stability and security ofpension funds;
- Ensuring sustainability of the pension sector as a whole and encouragement of pension provisionwith a view to promoting long term capital development;
- Finally, setting the foundation for the gradual liberalization of the sector.
Mandate of the Authority
The Authority is responsible for the implementation of the URBRA Act, its functions among others include:
- Regulating the establishment, management and operation of retirement benefits schemes inUganda in both the private and public sectors;
- Supervision of institutions which provide retirement benefits products and services;
- Promoting the development of the retirement benefits sector;
- Licensing of retirement benefits schemes; and
- Licensing of service providers including: – Trustees, Administrators, Fund Managers andCustodians of Retirement Benefits Schemes.
Financial literacy has been recognized as a critical factor in improving the quality of life and enhancing financial inclusion in Uganda. One of the most important roles of Bank of Uganda is to ensure consumers make informed financial and economic decisions that ultimately drive economic growth.
In this regard, Bank of Uganda has spearheaded the development and implementation of a Strategy forFinancial Literacy in Uganda. The rationale behind the Strategy has been to:
- provide focus, drive and momentum
- encourage the development of high quality resources
- encourage the use of simple, clear and compelling messages
- reduce the risk of duplication and unintended gaps
- enable partners to learn from each other
- encourage the active participation of a wider range of stakeholders
About Us
Uganda Industrial Research Institute is a government parastatal organization under the auspices of theMinistry of Science, Technology and Innovation (MoSTI). The institution that was established by an act of parliament in 2002 is a competence and capability centre that champions innovations, translates applied research results into practical applications that lead to high quality efficient industrial products, processes and creates highly skilled human resources.
Our Mandate
To undertake applied research and to develop and/ or acquire appropriate technologies in order to create a strong and effective and competitive industrial sector in Uganda.
Services available to NSSF Members and Public
- Business Incubation
- Technology Transfer & Development
- Analytical Laboratory
- Value Addition and Product Development
- Skills Development
- Business Development Services
- Research & Development
Who We Are
History of The Insurance Regulatory Authority of Uganda (IRA)
The Insurance Regulatory Authority of Uganda (IRA) was established under section 14 of the Insurance Statute 1996 now The Insurance Act,(Chap213) Lawsof Uganda, 2000(Insurance Act)which came into effect on 4th April 1996 and commenced operations in April 1997.
The establishment of the Insurance Regulatory Authority of Uganda was a consequence of Government’s adoption of the liberalization and privatization policies which ended its role of directly engaging in the provision of goods and services and taking on the role of supervisor or regulator.
Why We Exist!
The establishment of the Insurance Regulatory Authority of Uganda was a consequence of Government’s adoption of the liberalization and privatization policies which ended its role of directly engaging in the provision of goods and services and taking on the role of supervisoror regulator.
Our purpose is to maintain proper standards of conduct and professionalism in the securities industry through registration, licensing and regulation of securities exchanges, investment advisers, securities brokers or dealers and their agents.We also approve all public offers in line with the CMA Act and ensure that investors are protected in the course of trading in securities within our capital market.
CMA recognizes that enhancing public education and awareness about securities is an important part of its mandate, and is one of the most effective regulatory tools. We will therefore continue to develop public education programs whose ultimate goal is to have all Ugandans benefit from participation in the capital market. Through developing good laws, we facilitate the removal of impediments to, and create incentives for long-term investment in productive enterprises.
NSSF Members and general public are encouraged to undertake investments in the financial World that is regulated by The CMA Uganda to ensure safety of their funds.
