Uganda Development Bank (UDB) signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with the Ministry of Water and Environment (MWE) on 5^th November, 2026 during the pre-COP30 National Forum.

The partnership will promote Uganda’s investment opportunities by highlighting bankable, climate-aligned projects in renewable energy, climate-smart agriculture, sustainable infrastructure, and green manufacturing, driving climate resilience and sustainable development.

The Government of Uganda signed a bilateral health cooperation a memorandum of understanding (MOU) with the US Government. The two governments signed a 5-year agreement to improve the capacity of GoU to contribute global health security, deliver better health outcomes for its own citizens, while reducing dependency on foreign health assistance.

On 21 October 2025, Ministry of Trade, Industry and Cooperatives, together with UNIDO, signed a project agreement funded by the Italian Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MAECI) / AICS for €1.7 million (approx. Ushs 6.8 billion). The Project goal is to: strengthen Uganda’s private sector through capacity-building, business services, and international partnerships, with a focus on entrepreneurship (especially for youth and women).

On 22^nd October 2025, Uganda and the United Nations launched a new Sustainable Development Cooperation Framework (UNSDCF) for 2026–2030.The framework aligns with Uganda’s 4th National Development Plan (NDP IV) and has three pillars: (i) inclusive human development, (ii) sustainable, climate-smart ecosystems, and (iii) inclusive, rights-based governance. The Cooperation Framework’s results framework also outlines targets for green job creation, climate adaptation, and inclusive governance, involving many UN agencies.

The Governments of Uganda and Kenya, in collaboration with the Nile Basin Initiative (NBI) and the Nile Equatorial Lakes Subsidiary Action Programme (NELSAP), have launched the USD137 million (513billion) Angololo Water Resources Development Project. With the preparatory work completed, the next stages involve project structuring, financial mobilization, and construction.

Uganda acquired key representation in the leadership of African standardization bodies during the African Organization for Standardization (ARSO) assembly. The bodies include the International Organization for standardization from 2026-2028, Standards Management Committee from 2025-2028, and the ARSO council from 2025-2028.

In order to mitigate transnational crime, Government of Uganda, through the National Central Bureau of International Police (Interpol) in Kampala, activated the newly-launched Interpol Silver Notice system in February 2025.  The system is meant to trace and recover assets linked to crimes internationally. This is part of a pilot programme involving 52 countries until November 2025, aimed at mitigating transnational organized crime.

Following the conclusion of the Vienna Programme of Action, the United Nations General Assembly adopted the Programme of Action for Landlocked Developing Countries for the decade 2024-2034.The Programme of Action highlights five priority areas to support development challenges in landlocked countries. The priority areas include:

Uganda Tourism Board (UTB) in partnership with TotalEnergies EP Uganda developed and launched the Explore Uganda mobile application in October 2024. The mobile App is an online one-stop-shop for information on attractions, tour operators, accommodation, guides, restaurants/hotels, maps, events, parks, reserves, etc. It is expected to increase Uganda’s tourism visibility through promoting Uganda’s remarkable destinations and enhancing travel experience.

The Presidents of Uganda and Kenya and the CEO of Uganda National Oil Company (UNOC) signed a Tripartite Agreement (TPA) as a framework to ensure seamless transportation of petroleum products from producer countries through Kenya to Uganda. The TPA aligns with Uganda’s broader goal of integrating its economy with regional and continental markets.