Over 20,000 Women to Get Entrepreneur Skills Training Under GROW

By Kenneth Kazibwe | Wednesday, April 30, 2025
Over 20,000 Women to Get Entrepreneur Skills Training Under GROW
The program is part of the GROW Project funded by the World Bank.
The program, implemented  by the Ministry of Gender, Labour and Social Development (MGLSD) seeks to equip  women entrepreneurs with critical business skills to help grow and sustain their enterprises.

The Ugandan government has launched an entrepreneurship training program targeting at least 20,000 women under the Generating Growth Opportunities and Productivity for Women Enterprises (GROW) Project.

The program, implemented  by the Ministry of Gender, Labour and Social Development (MGLSD) seeks to equip  women entrepreneurs with critical business skills to help grow and sustain their enterprises.

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Speaking during the launch, The Ministry of Gender Permanent Secretary , Aggrey David Kibenge said the program is  a critical investment in the long-term success of women-owned businesses.

“This training is not just a capacity-building exercise—it is a tool for economic transformation. It will equip women with practical skills in business planning, marketing, financial management, customer relations, and much more. These are the foundational building blocks for creating sustainable, competitive enterprises,” Kibenge said.

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According to the Ministry of Gender Permanent Secretary, the training will instill confidence, ambition, and resilience—qualities essential for entrepreneurial success.

“Empowering women entrepreneurs with these essential skills will not only support the growth of individual businesses, but will also lead to job creation, increased household incomes, and stronger communities,” Kibenge said.

“The ripple effects are profound, contributing to poverty reduction, improved welfare, and inclusive economic growth.”

He said when  barriers to women's participation in the economy are removed, the country takes  major strides toward achieving gender equality and national transformation.

The Makindye Ssabagabo Municipality deputy Mayor, Moses Kanaala warned against politicizing the program.

“Government  always comes up with good initiatives but they have not yielded much because of using them for political mileage. We will not look on as one side of the political divide assumes full benefit of the program, yet it’s meant for all Ugandans,” he said.

 

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