Uganda Launches Construction of Sh41billion Cross-Border Climate Resilient Market

Uganda launches construction of sh41billion cross-border climate resilient market

Project partners at the launch Amuru, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The government has launched the construction of its first climate-resilient and gender responsive cross-border market at Elegu Town Council in Amuru district, a strategic border point between Uganda and South Sudan. The 41 billion shillings’ construction project implemented by TradeMark Africa with funding from DANIDA and the European Union was flagged by the First Deputy Prime Min…

€9.8M Flood-Proof Market at Elegu Set to Revolutionize Uganda–South Sudan Trade

The Government of Uganda, in partnership with the European Union and the Embassy of Denmark, has officially launched a €9.8M (Shs 41B) project to construct a modern, flood-proof, and inclusive market in Elegu Town Council, Amuru District, Uganda’s third-largest informal trade gateway into South Sudan. The project aims to transform the trading landscape, particularly for women, youth, and persons with disabilities, providing safe, year-round busi…

Elegu Market to be Reborn as Cross-Border Trade Hub with South Sudan

Elegu, Amuru District – Uganda’s northern trade gateway to South Sudan, is set for a major upgrade following the groundbreaking of the Elegu Climate Resilient Cross-Border Market Project, designed to expand regional trade while tackling climate change challenges. Located along the strategic Elegu–Nimule corridor, the market has become one of Uganda’s busiest exit points for informal exports. Government data shows trade volumes rose from USD 50.3…