The Uganda Feed the Future Inclusive Agricultural Markets Activity (FtF IAM) is a USAID-funded, five-year activity implemented by DAI Global LLC. The Activity seeks to increase incomes and improve the livelihood of households through agriculture-led inclusive economic growth in 38 districts across four regions: Southwestern, Eastern/Mount Elgon, Karamoja, and Northern Uganda. Inclusivity refers to the active participation and engagement of all actors looking to participate in the market system including the poor, women, youth, ethnic minorities, or other marginalized groups who are often excluded or even exploited by the traditional market systems.

FtF IAM interventions aim to increase the competitiveness, inclusivity, and resilience of Uganda’s market systems. The Activity leverages USAID funds to de-risk investments and build the capacity of local market actors who are best positioned to drive and sustain change. FtF IAM support enables enterprises, individuals and government agencies to respond to opportunities within the agricultural sector. FtF IAM places women, youth and other marginalized groups at the core of its strategies and focuses on creating efficiencies in cross-market functions that influence systemic changes in order to have sustainable impact on the agricultural sector and the country. The approach empowers and incentivizes local actors, especially the private sector, government and producer groups, among others, to take risks and drive inclusive innovation for improved market performance. Read More