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UDB Tower
Plot No. 22, Hannington Rd,
P.O.Box 7210, Kampala, Uganda.
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+256 312 355 500
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Plot 67, Lower Churchill Drive
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We are the country’s national Development Finance Institution (DFI) with a mandate to accelerate socio-economic development in Uganda through sustainable financial interventions. Consistent with this mandate, the Bank supports projects within the private sector that demonstrate potential to deliver high socio-economic value, in terms of job creation, improved production output, tax contribution and foreign exchange generation, among other outcomes.
These projects fall within the key priority sectors of our economy, and in line with Uganda’s development priorities. The Bank’s financing interventions are mainly in Primary Agriculture, Agro-processing, and Manufacturing which account for about 80%of its investment portfolio. The Bank however undertakes specific interventions in other sectors including Tourism, Human Capital Development and Infrastructure including ICT.
To operate as Uganda’s development finance institution, particularly through interventions in priority sectors and in line with the Government of Uganda’s development priorities.
Preferred and trusted development finance services provider for socio-economic development
Accelerating socio-economic development through sustainable financial interventions
Improving the quality of life of Ugandans
We are inspired by a common purpose—placing Ugandans at the heart of everything we do. We champion inclusive growth and sustainable development as we work to improve the quality of life for all Ugandans. This commitment defines our long-term success.
We deliver only what we promise. Our actions reflect our words, and we take full accountability for our commitments. Honesty, consistency, and transparency guide our every decision and interaction.
We continuously improve by refining our value propositions and processes. We develop simple, relevant solutions that address real needs, enabling us to thrive in a dynamic and ever-changing business environment.
We are dedicated to being the best. By exceeding stakeholder expectations and going the extra mile, we ensure we get it right the first time. We pursue every task with urgency, professionalism, and a relentless focus on quality.
Goal 1: To Build a Sustainable Agrifood System for Uganda – Covering interventions to support the agriculture ecosystem end-to-end, from primary production of food and non-food agricultural products through to storage, aggregation, post-harvest handling, transportation, processing, distribution, and marketing.
Goal 2: To promote sustainable Industrialization in Uganda – Encompassing interventions to boost value addition through specific initiatives targeting Agro-industrialization; Manufacturing; Knowledge-based and capital-intensive industries; and the extractive industry.
Goal 3: To Develop a Sustainable Services Sector – The Bank will prioritize selected investments to support Science, Technology, and Innovation (STI); Education; Health; Tourism; and the Creative Industry.
UDB Tower
Plot No. 22, Hannington Rd,
P.O.Box 7210, Kampala, Uganda.
info@udbl.co.ug
+256 312 355 500