Uganda Bankers Association (UBA) has launched The Women Economic Empowerment Initiative (WEEI), a program that will serve as a focal point to address the myriad of issues that hinder the progress of women in the financial sector professional setting & ultimately women entrepreneurs.

This social impact initiative will contribute to Sustainable Development Goal 5; Achieve Gender Equality & Empower All Women and Girls. It aims to create an enabling environment that promotes the growth of professional women in Banking & Finance.

In collaboration with Bank of Uganda (BOU), member financial institutions & other relevant stakeholders, UBA seeks to create an enabling environment within the banking & financial services industry for promoting the growth of not only professional women in banking & finance, but also the wider base of women entrepreneurs and girls yearning for equal opportunity and participation in economic activity by leveraging their talents.

The forum will be an annual UBA event that aims to take stock of & gain insights into specific trends in women’s economic empowerment & sharing of experiences to shape interventions & strategies in the banking & financial services industry focused on breaking barriers constraining access to finance for women and professional development for young women and girls so as to enable them to reach and harness their full potential. 

The UBA Women Economic Empowerment Initiative stands as a cornerstone of our ESG strategy, with this forum serving as a central platform for addressing the challenges obstructing women’s advancement in banking, finance, and entrepreneursh

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