Ethiopia: Ugandans in Ethiopia Called to Contribute to Country's Growth Through Investment, Trade and Skills Transfer

The Ugandan government convened its diaspora community in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia, for a two-day event held at the Hilton Addis Ababa. Titled "Connecting, Celebrating and Contributing: Harnessing the Ugandan Diaspora for National Development," the forum served as a platform to engage expatriates in the country’s ongoing economic progress.

The event focused on encouraging Ugandans living in Ethiopia to actively participate in their home country's growth. Key areas of requested involvement included investment, trade, and the transfer of professional skills, highlighting the government’s efforts to leverage its citizens abroad as partners in national development.