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Uganda Small Scale Industries Association (USSIA)

is a registered membership Non-Governmental Organization formed in 1979 with the aim of creating a forum and structures for supporting and enhancing growth in the Small Scale Industrial sector of Uganda.

USSIA is, therefore, a grass-root based organization with a branch network of 14 Regional offices spread in districts across the country mainly in all Regions.

USSIA is driven to support and equip small and medium-sized enterprises especially the small-scale industrialists of Uganda for success and economic growth.

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USSIA is driven to support and equip small and medium-sized enterprises especially the small-scale industrialists of Uganda for success and economic growth.

USSIA was formed out of the realization that there was a gap in terms of the representation and support of professional small & medium enterprises that want to grow and become large enterprises.

Since then, the organization has grown to enormous levels having over 6000 members.

Our Mission

To enhance development and competitiveness of micro and small scale industries (MSSI) in Uganda through quality service delivery and advocacy.

Our Vision

To be the leading organization in the promotion and development of small scale value addition industries as the engine of growth in Uganda

  • Training and Skill Development

      • Enterprise Based technical skills development Programme (ESDP)
      • Vocational Qualifications Programme (Workers’ Pass)
      • USSIA Business Cottage industry training’ programme
    • Business management administration training programme

  • Networking, Information and Capacity Building

    • Networking meetings e.g the quarterly open forum, Business Luncheons
    • Monthly sectoral business breakfasts and committee meetings
    • Women’s Desk networking meetings
    • Youth Desk networking meetings
    • Dissemination of information through the SMS platform
    • Capacity and planning workshop
    • HIV/AIDS awareness

  • Advocacy

    1.Dialogue with Local & National government

    2.Member advocacy meetings

  • Product and Market Development

    • Local and International trade fairs e.g International SME & Cottage Industry Fair
    • Marketing and promotion of member products through our showroom
    • Organising buyer-Seller meetings
    • Organising exchange visits and marketing missions
    • Branding and packaging consultancy

There are many benefits to being a member of the USSIA, including:

  1. USSIA members gain influence at the national level through USSIA’s advocacy.
  2. As a member, you will benefit from numerous training opportunities.
  3. As a USSIA member, you will be able to take advantage of an array of services designed specifically for SMEs.
  4. As a member of USSIA, you will have endless opportunities to meet other members.
  5. As a member, you will benefit from tapping into the knowledge of your fellow members and staff.
  6. As a USSIA member, you have access to the latest news and regular information on developments in the SME sector.
  7. Members can market their business through various sponsorship and advertising opportunities.
  8. Our referral service to other service providers enables enterprises to make a substantial saving on costs.
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