2nd Annual Doing Business Forum (DBF)

Theme: Enhanced Public Sector Efficiency for Private Sector Competitiveness

Date: Thursday, 6th November 2025

Venue: Golf Course Hotel, Kampala
 

The Doing Business Forum is an annual platform convened by the Ministry of Finance, Planning and Economic Development (MoFPED) to gather feedback and drive reforms that improve Uganda’s business environment. It brings together government leaders, private sector actors, development partners, and civil society to openly discuss challenges, showcase progress, and agree on joint solutions for accelerating competitiveness.

The 2nd Forum comes at a critical moment as Uganda embarks on implementing the Fourth National Development Plan (NDP IV) and the Tenfold Growth Strategy. This year’s focus is on strengthening public sector efficiency, ensuring that infrastructure access, export facilitation, and government services are timely, transparent, and cost-effective. Efficient service delivery is key to unlocking private investment, supporting industrialization, and boosting Uganda’s exports.

The program will feature keynote presentations from senior policymakers and international experts and interactive sessions on industrial parks, trade logistics, and shared MDA success lessons. The Forum’s outcomes will shape actionable commitments for both government and the private sector, feeding into the FY2026/27 budget and policy processes. 

By promoting accountability and partnership, the 2nd Doing Business Forum seeks to build a more enabling environment where Ugandan businesses can thrive regionally and globally.