AGAGO DISTRICT, UGANDA – Agago District is preparing to host a five-day business skills training programme targeting women entrepreneurs under the Generating Growth Opportunities and Productivity for Women Enterprises (GROW) Project, with District LCV Chairperson Wilson Otto calling on beneficiaries to embrace the initiative and take advantage of the opportunities it presents.
The training, scheduled to run from November 16 to November 20, 2026, will take place at the Agago District Council Hall. It is being organised under the Ministry of Gender, Labour and Social Development, with FEM Consult contracted to provide essential business skills training to selected women entrepreneurs across the district.
Speaking during a meeting with the visiting project team, Otto welcomed the trainers and described the programme as an important opportunity to address challenges women have faced in understanding and accessing the benefits of the GROW Project.
He noted that although women in the district have previously benefited from the programme, there has been a need for more comprehensive guidance on how to participate effectively, access available financial support and manage business resources.
Otto said the upcoming training would help women understand the value of the GROW Project, how to access its funding opportunities, the appropriate use of funds and the procedures for obtaining loans from financial institutions.
“Our women have been crying, and I think this is an opportunity as an eye-opener for many women to benefit from this very important programme,” Otto said.
He urged women entrepreneurs, together with their respective leaders, to attend the training and pay close attention to the information and guidance provided by the facilitators.
Earlier, Agago District Probation Officer and GROW Project Focal Person Juma Muhammad confirmed that preparations were underway following the arrival of a representative from FEM Consult.
Muhammad explained that the Ministry of Gender, Labour and Social Development had contracted the consultancy firm to deliver essential business skills training to women entrepreneurs selected from across Agago District.
He welcomed the advance visit by the consultancy team, saying it would allow the district to prepare for the programme and ensure that the training venue and other logistical arrangements were in place.
The training is expected to bring together selected women entrepreneurs from different parts of the district for five days of learning and engagement.
Representing FEM Consult and Research Centre Limited, trainer Timothy expressed appreciation for the reception by district officials, confirming that preparations had been completed and the team was ready to commence the training.
He said the venue had been provided and district officials had welcomed the team ahead of the scheduled start.
The GROW Project is a government initiative aimed at expanding economic opportunities for women-owned enterprises through improved access to finance, business development support and entrepreneurial skills.
For women entrepreneurs in Agago, the upcoming training presents an opportunity to better understand the programme’s requirements, strengthen their business knowledge and explore available financial opportunities.
District leaders are now calling on the targeted beneficiaries to participate actively, with expectations that the knowledge gained will help women make informed business decisions and improve their economic livelihoods.
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