COMMUNITY EMPOWERMENT FOR ENTERPRISE DEVELOPMENT (PAROMA CEED) WWW.PAROMAUGANDA.COM
Jul 17, 2015
COMMUNITY EMPOWERMENT FOR ENTERPRISE DEVELOPMENT (PAROMA CEED)
WWW.PAROMAUGANDA.COM
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Industrial Skills like candle, soap, jelly, lotions, sweets, yoghurt, and ice cream. Agricultural Value Chain like
Tomato, onions, garlic, passion fruits, mushroom, ginger growing
technology and value addition. Quail rearing, poultry keeping, fish farming,
rabbits keeping plus feeds making technology.
PAROMA ENTERPRISES LIMITED UGANDA
www.paromauganda.com
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Table of Contents
Introduction ........................................................................................................... 4
Report Summary……………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………5
Methodology of the training .................................................................................. 7
Topics covered; ...................................................................................................... 8
Emerging issues out of the training; ..................................................................... 11
Achievements / action points .............................................................................. 12
Lessons learnt ...................................................................................................... 13
Way forward identified by participants ................................................................ 14
Sustainability, Monitoring and Evaluation (Mentoring Trainees)……………………..….16
Support Paroma CEED………………………………………………………………………………………17
Photo Gallery ....................................................................................................... 18
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Introduction Paroma Enterprises Limited Uganda incorporated as a limited company by share later adopted
several nonprofit projects under Paroma CEED/Community Empowerment for Enterprise
Development and for the last 5 years have been promoting practical entrepreneurship skills to
emerging, potential and existing entrepreneurs whereby through their services over 50,000 people
youth inclusive have benefited with their services. But according to our research amongst urban
youth, jobs, unemployment levels and school drop outs of young people between the age of 15-
32 years; over 70% of graduates do not have jobs, 80% of unskilled youth are unemployed but
willing to start up something if they can get practical entrepreneurship skills and at most 2 out of
5 business started by urban unskilled youth did not survive the first 5 years in operation due to
lack of proper business plans, entrepreneurship training before they were started.
The youth is a critical segment in the society especially in urban setting and yet they are not central
in social economic agenda. They form 70% of the Uganda populace and majority of who are out
of school and unemployed. Hence the need for Rural-Urban Wealth Creation project that will
address Entrepreneurship Development, Customer care, Entrepreneurial Competencies,
Entrepreneurship process, Legal Issues in Business, Formulating Business Plan, industrial skills,
agricultural skills, resources utilization, modern & general trade, international trade, branding,
sales & marketing.
We therefore decided to carry out the Wealth Creation Project through Agriculture, Value addition,
Innovation and Export promotion 2015-2020 project.
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REPORT SUMMARY 20th-22nd Feb/2015 and 20th – 22nd / March/ 2015 Conferences
N0 Title
1 Theme Wealth Creation through Agriculture, Value Addition,
Innovation& Export promotion 2015
2 Date (s) 20th – 22nd/February/2015 and 20th – 22nd /March/2015
3 Venue (s) Rios Restaurant Lweza Entebbe Road & Riviera Rock Spring
Gardens Mukono www.rivierarockspringgardens.com at Paroma
Modern Demonstratio farm, Paroma Fish Ponds, Paroma Passion
fruits farm, Pine tree farm etc.
4 Gender of participants Female: 650 Male 490 for the first conference and Female 800 &
Male 760 from both public and private sectors.
5 Minority groups
(People with
disabilities)
30 & 27 respectively for the two conferences.
6 Topics covered Business inspiration speeches through using prominent successful business entrepreneurs
Practical training in each of the following: Quail Rearing, bar soap, Garlic growing/Onions/Ginger, liquid soap, Fish farming technology, bleach, Cow horn products, hand wash , hair shampoo, Bee keeping/Honey packaging, toilet disinfectants, Poultry keeping/animal feeds, sweet making, candle, Recycling waste plastics and synthetic fibers, yoghurt, Vaseline , lotion, oils and glycerine, mushroom growing and value addition, perfumes, animal husbandly and many more
Linking the participants to available resource systems in their communities
Supporting the participants with the technical experts in various fields and value chains like finance, production, product development, processing, storage and marketing
Engaging commercial financial institutions to provide funding through micro loans according to the formulated business plans of the participants.
7 Major Objectives To encourage agricultural value addition chain, innovation
and export promotion as a way of jobs creation in Uganda and
East Africa.
To create sources or alternative income for the people
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To reduce levels of redundancy and unemployment among the
people especially youth
To establish market linkages among sector players in order to
expand the market base and innovativeness of the products
made during trainings
To encourage, good branding, packaging and producing of
quality and high standard products.
To change the mindset of people and encourage them in
doing small industrial cottages for income generation
In summary this project seeks to (a) equip the participants
with entrepreneurial skills to enable them initiate, run and
sustain their business. (b) To promote Entrepreneurship
culture among the grassroots communities so that they are
able to start and successfully manage their own businesses
as a lifetime career option. (c) To promote access to
finances for participant entrepreneurs through local
commercial financial institutions like banks, microfinance
and SACCOs. (d) to sensitize the grassroots people on the
need for self-employment, adaptable and practical
entrepreneurship skills with an aim of starting small and
medium scale enterprises. 8 Approach Used Sensitization and mobilization through local leaders,
churches, mosques, bulk SMS through Kaye SMS, local radios, Charity organizations, business organizations and security network(Uganda police)
Stakeholders meetings since October 2014 to January 2015.
Holding open air through radio talks before the actual forum days
9 Major
Sponsors/Partners Paroma Skills Supermarket www.paromauganda.com Uganda Police Force www.upf.go.ug Top Tier LCR Services U.S.A www.toptierlcrservices.com Kaye SMS www.kayesms.com Poverty Eradication Action Plan Africa Kenya (PEAP AFRICA) www.peapafrica.org Riviera Rock Spring Gardens Mukono www.rivierarockspringgardens.com
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10 Organizers &
Facilitators Paroma enterprises Limited (Project Founder; Francis Bukenya) www.paromauganda.com Mr. Bukenya Francis(Project founder) -0783542432/0750814865
(Skype: francisbukenya, LinkedIn: Francis Bukenya, Facebook:
Francis Bukenya, Twitter: #@francisbook/peapafrica/paromaug
and Youtube: Paromaenterprisesltd
Ms. Gladys Lanyero 0774984433/0752323364 Project Risk Analyst, Ms. Jackline Atuzarirwe 0702509410 Banker & Financial Specialist, Ms. Sumayiyah Muwonge Media & Branding specialist 0773746357, Ms. Flavia Mutonyi Legal adviser 0774828247, Ms. Merab Manige Agriculture & Farming specialist 0783662876, Mr. Vasco Joseph ICT specialist 0702381226. Barbara Kantono 0753996592/0782511252 Security & Financial Advisor, Marilyn Muhindo Kabugho 0774062612/0752812632 Research & Political analyst. Lilian Kembabazi Education analyst 0782163255/0701288673. Jennifer Karuhanga 0717212314 Community & Gender specialist, Rogers Asiimwe 0782178261/0757730236 Youth mobilization SENIOR PROJECT ADVISORS:
1. Mrs. Grace Kyomugisha (Quail specialist) 0773090929
2. Ms. Seruyange Agnes 0782031076 3. Mr. Larry Wolverton +14802391949 4. Andrew Muwonge +26876366370 5. Mzee Lutajjumwe George Martin 0312107742 6. Mr. Wilson Kitatta 0776612517/0704400060
Methodology of the training
The participants started with a theoretical part of the training
which was facilitated in a large group setting and the practical
were done in small groups of 10 participants each.
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Topics covered;
The Forums covered Agriculture, Value addition, Micro Small &
Medium Enterprises/MSMEs towards Export promotion & jobs
creation through modern Agricultural projects, value addition, industrial processing,
resources utilization, modern trade & general trade, international trade requirements,
branding, sales & marketing for the sake of jobs creation, control of rural-urban migration
and encouragement of urban-rural technological development and all were demonstrated at
Paroma Modern training farm in Mukono Mbalala Nakapinyi at Riviera Rock Spring
Gardens.
This forums covered all sectors in Micro, Small, Medium Enterprises (MSMEs) in
Uganda and East Africa.
Topics during this Programme:
Introduction to Micro, Small & Medium Enterprises (MSME)
Hands on/Basics of Practical Entrepreneurship and MSME management)
Import and Export trade – The market requirements
Introduction to all locally productive small and medium scale projects
Resources identification and possible utilization for jobs creation
Social responsibility and Co-existence
Environmental protection and development
Information on the current Uganda Government interventions/incentives for MSME
Guide on industrial possible projects on small and medium scale
Career match
Self-help groups formation/CSOs/NGOs/CBO/Societies/Foundations
Legalities
Entrepreneurship Development, Customer care, Entrepreneurial Competencies,
Entrepreneurship process, Legal Issues in Business, Formulating Business Plan
LESSON 1 LESSON 2 LESSON 3 LESSON 4 LESSON 5
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Entrepreneurship
process,
Development,
MSMEs, assorted
local projects
Introduction
to small
scale
industries
Multipurpos
e liquid
detergent
Scouring soap powder Washing bar
soap
Self-help groups
formation, village
business centers,
legal issues in
business
Business
registration
and
taxation
details
Toilet
disinfectants
and
antiseptic
Degreasers and vehicle
cleaners
Bathing soap
Animal feeds, cow
horns products,
wine production
and basic
confectionery
Quality
control and
National
bureau of
standard
Bleaches and
floor
polishes
Window cleaners Medicated soaps
Mushroom
growing, tomatoes
and onions
Packaging
and labeling
Hand wash Carpet shampoo and
maintainer
Glycerin
Transparent
soaps
Bees Keeping, Fish
farming and
Poultry Keeping
Sales and
marketing
Hand
sanitizers
Liquid Emulsifier (Booster) Cresol and
phenol soaps
Passion fruits
growing, milk
products and waste
paper recycling
Specificatio
n of
industries
Packaging
and labeling
Packaging and labeling PH measuring
and quality
Quails keeping &
Garlic growing
Chemical
companies
and
contacts
Pricing and
profit
calculation
Pricing and costing Packaging and
labeling
LESSON 6 LESSON 7 LESSON 8 LESSON 9 LESSON 10
Hair shampoo Milking jelly Hand and
body lotion
Ceramic stubborn stain
remover
Shoe polish
Hair conditioner Moisturizer
and night
emollients
Facial lotions
and creams
Linen rust stain remover Shoe cream
Hair treatment Shower gel Body
scrubber
Linen stubborn stain
remover
Leather dyes
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Hair food Massage
oils and
natural
extracts
Body Toner Floor
strippers/polish/maintaine
r
Shoe dyes
Packaging and
labeling
Aftershave
gels and
creams
Body
cleansers
Manual dishwasher and
utensils stain remover
General dyes
PH measuring Packaging
and
Labeling
Packaging
and labeling
Drainage unblocking
products
Pricing, costing,
packaging and
labeling
Pricing and costing Pricing and
costing
Pricing and
costing
Pricing, costing packaging
and labeling
Quality control
LESSON 11 LESSON 12 LESSON 13 LESSON 14 LESSON 15
Introduction to
paints making
Candle
making
Printing Ink Tomato sauce making Fear blocks
success
Pigments Floor
polishes
Ball point ink Tomato ketchup making Connecting
dreams to action
Water paints Waste
digester
Fountain pen
Ink
Chili sauce making Achievement,
confidence,
courage and
persistence
Oil paints Perfumes
and
fresheners
for linen
and foul
smelling,
bathroom
Starch
making and
packing
Ice cream making Change, choice,
priorities,
timing, flexibility
and
determination
Lacquers Different
waxes
Glycerin
packing
Sweets making Stability like that
of the bald eagle
Enamels Chemical
companies
Castor oil
packing
Biscuits making Enthusiasm,
optimism,
ambition, faith
and hope
Chemical
companies
Designing
machines
and woods
Olive oil
packing
Yoghurt making Excellence,
integrity and
leadership
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Packing companies
and designing
White
mineral oil
packing
Petty Baking Innovation,
practicability,
entrepreneurshi
p
Costing and pricing Costing and
pricing
Costing and
pricing
Costing and pricing Success, value,
prosperity and
power
Emerging issues out of the training;
The participants were concerned about how they can access the Government Funding, Uganda Development Bank, East African Development Bank, Uganda Industrial Research Institute and Apex Funds related to Bank of Uganda plus easy access to commercial banks loan/credit towards start of Agriculture, value addition and industries. NOTE: All the above were addressed before the close of the forums to the satisfaction of the participants by experts from concerned areas.
Participants also noted that they need information centers and model industries at the county and sub-county level to facilitate such information on business links. NOTE: This is already addressed to the concerned government and private sector to take appropriate action.
Many of the Entrepreneurs who attended had different skills but they lack the right coordination with tender giving bodies in both private and public sectors
There was also concern about the accessibility of raw
materials, machines, commercially productive seeds,
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international markets in rural areas since all main suppliers
of both raw materials, tools and equipment are based in
urban areas. NOTE: We have drawn referral documents to
the concerned suppliers both within and outside Uganda.
Participants also noted that there is need to link Rural
Entrepreneurs to ICT for the sake of online business.
NOTE: We have set up a committee of experts that will
make a follow up to ensure such services are taken to rural
areas with the help of both the government, private sector
and the international bodies concerned.
Achievements / action points
There was active participation from all the Entrepreneurs both female & male.
There was gender balance and the mind-set of participants waiting on employment was addressed.
Both participants and facilitators kept time.
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Lessons learnt
The trainees understood that they have the resources necessary to create jobs if they are empowered with such practical skills and that capital needed to start such businesses is minimal yet they are very profitable.
The disregard for family and social values has made the youth to become rebellious and do things that are socially unacceptable.
All media houses gave this conference attention since one of the main issues we have in this country is youth unemployment, Value chain, and export promotion, innovation through SMEs and due to the need to train the youth in skills development, resources utilization and practical entrepreneurship.
There is need to address the new opportunities in the large East African community market and the new business link in Southern Sudan to all participants to take advantage and begin expanding their business towards such market.
The number of youth that are idle is very big according to the youth themselves and many still needs to learn about formal entrepreneurship and resources utilization.
Leaders in their local constituencies should actually make surveys on the local resources.
Poverty levels are high thereby leaving people at the mercy of the rich political opposition leaders who can offer them little money in exchange of support of their activities.
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It is important that any youth, women or development group to have a representation of different tribes so that everyone can identify with it thereby bringing unity.
The local youth leaders in their area command some
power and therefore they are effective in mobilization.
Way forward identified by participants
E.g. follow-up forums and upcoming initiatives
Hold more conferences to train the communities practical Entrepreneurship, resources utilization, value addition and skills development for the sake of jobs creation for not only the youth but also women.
Address the top leadership in this jobs creation efforts because they have a commanding power on the people and therefore can be useful in attaining jobs creation for the youth and women in Uganda
The youth need to be educated on how to access credit/loans especially those with some enterprises.
Community political, cultural and religious leaders should take a leading role in mobilization of people into self-help groups to avoid idleness.
Our government should take immediate action towards youth skills development especially by supporting such projects like PAROMA CEED.
The private sector should get involved in the different projects of jobs creation for the youth especially agriculture as a business.
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The following government bodies were given to the participants as contact references to their legal and business advice:
Uganda Registration Services Bureau Tel: +256 414 2235219/235915;
Email: [email protected]
Website: www.ursb.go.ug
Uganda Revenue Authority Tel: +256 414 444602-4/620;
Email: [email protected]
Website: www.ura.go.ug
Uganda National Chamber of Commerce Tel: +256 753 503035;
Email: [email protected]
Website: www.chamberuganda.com
Uganda National Bureau of Standards Tel: +256 414 505995/222369 ;
Email: [email protected]
Website: www.unbs.go.ug
Uganda Industrial Research Institute Tel: +256 414 286245;
Email: [email protected]
Website: www.uiri.org
Uganda Export Promotions Board Tel: +256 414 2235219/235915;
Email: [email protected]
Website: www.ugandaexportsonline.com
Uganda Manufacturers Association Tel: +256 414 221034/287615/2;
Email: [email protected]
Website: www.uma.or.ug
Uganda Women Entrepreneurs Association Limited Tel: +256 414 343962;
Website: www.uweal.co.ug
Uganda Small Scale Industries Association Tel: +256 414 286838;
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Email: [email protected]
Website: www.ussia.or.ug
Uganda Development Bank Tel: +256 414 355530/355555/6
Email: [email protected]
Website: www.udbl.co.ug
Uganda Micro Finance Support Centre Tel: +256 414 233665;
Website. Www.msc.co.ug
Sustainability, Monitoring and Evaluation (Mentoring Trainees)
Like we have done previous to several projects, Paroma
Enterprises Team mentors the trainees towards the
implementation of the training undertaken.
Paroma Enterprises therefore will monitor all the trainees to
ensure proper implementation. For that matter Paroma will
utilize all communication lines, social networks and feedback
from the participants through the website of Paroma
Enterprises below. This will ensure sustainability.
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SUPPORT URBAN-RURAL JOBS/WEALTH CREATION PAROMA
CEEDBY YOUR DONATION:
Barclays Bank
Branch: Abaita Ababiri Entebbe
Account Names: Paroma Enterprises
Account N0: 000060600304614
Swift Code: BARCUGKXXXX
www.paromauganda.com
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PAROMA CEED PHOTO GALLERY WEALTH CREATION THROUGH VALUE
CHAIN & PRACTICAL SKILLS
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