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The Uganda National Agro-Input Dealers Asso ciation (UNADA) is the national apex organization for all agro-input dealers in Uganda. UNADA was re gistered und er the NGO Statute in 2003. We the members of UNADA believe that the private sector input dealers are the engine of growth for the Ugandan agricultural sector and are a prime force behind the modernization of Uganda’s agriculture and the achievement of national food security resulting from improved yields. It is our responsibility and privilege to foster the growth of an efficient and cost effective input distribution network that will reach all farmer s in Uganda. VISION: MISSION: AND OBJECTIVES of the Association: a) To represent all agro-input dealers in the country, and act as a negotiating body that speaks with one voice to support the interests of all members. b) To provide professional support and networking among agro- input dealers , encourage and suppor t the business development of individual members, and promote the exchange of ideas and skills in order to improve services to farmers. c) To establish and enforce a code of fair business conduct for members and keep members informed of the legal codes regulating the industry. d) To actively contribute to the modernization of Uganda’s agriculture, and participate in projects aimed at bringing development to the agricultural sector. Membership in the Association is open to men and women who show commitment to the Association’s aims and objectives and are willing to abide by the constitution, code of conduct, rules and regulations of the Association. There are different categories of membership: Full Members are active agro-input dealers . This category is divided into the following classes, each with their own requirements, rights and benefits: Class Description BRONZE New retailer SILVER Established Retailer (>2 yrs) GOLD Potential Distributor IVORY Associations / Groups PLATINUM Distributor DIAMOND Supplier Associate Members: This category is open to interested individuals that have not yet completed training or have not yet opened their business. Associate membership is limited to a two -year period. Working Partners: This category is open to interested institutions, companies, organisations or businesses involved in related enterprises. MEMEMBER SERVICES UNADA is a member organization that exists to serve the interests of its members . Member services are developed to respond to the changing needs of the sector. The services currently offered include: Skills Development: The association links members to private sector training providers who offer high quality business management courses tailored to the specific needs of the agro-input sector. In addition, short courses in specific aspects of marketing, new product knowledge, safe use and handling , group dynamics , and associat ion development are offered directly by the association. Market Development: UNADA helps its members to develop their market through Farmer Mobilization, On-farm demonstrations for new products, Radio and print advertising, trade fairs and other Publicity events. Advocacy and Policy Analysis: UNADA seeks to keep its members informed of regulatory and policy developments that affect them and to represent their interests in the national policy arena. Market Linka ges: Through the Association members gain access to price and product information, bulk purchase discounts, delivery services, and market information. Credit Linkages: The Association helps members to negotiate for suppliers’ credit by providing both group and individual credit guarantees for qualifying members. VALUES BRANCHES OF THE ASSOCIATION REGIONAL ASSEMBLIES BOARD OF DIRECTORS Members of the Association are organized into district level branches for effective local action. Each branch must have at least five (5) Full Members to be officially registered with the Association. Branches are completely autonomous with regards to their internal activities and affairs. Branches are organized on district basis to facilitate effective service delivery and legal registration as CBOs. The nation al associa tion supports them to build linkages to suppliers, sources of training and financial services such as credit. The UNADA Branches are organized into regions for effective joint action, local accountability and regional representation. In order to form a Region, a geographic area must have at least 5 registered branches. Regions are headed by a coordinating council on which all branches are represented and which implements regional programmes. Regional assemblies send representation to the National Assembly, which sets organizational priorities, approves policies and programmes, and elects the Board of Directors. The Board of Directors consists of 13 members who serve a two year term of office. Current Board composition includes: 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. 10. 11. 12. 13. 14. Mr. Kanaginagi Ateenyi Ms. Nafuye Jane Mr. Namur eeba Justus Mr. Ssajjabi Esau Mr. Ocan Abari John Ms. Grace Ozitiru Ms. Ategeka Jane Mr. Omoit Geor ge Otialuk Mr. Baliddawa Badru Mr. Ngabirano Africano Ms. Nuulu Kasii ra Mr. Mubangizi Emmanuel Mr. Masagazi Richard Chairman Mid- Western Mr. Ibyisintabyo Chris Masindi 0772536059 V/Chairman Eastern Mountain Mbale 0772948304 Treasurer Kigezi Kabale 0782972948 V / Treasurer South Central Buikwe 0712942185 Secretary Northern Pader 0772891991 V / Secr etary West Nile Arua 0772365112 Member Western Kabarole 0774183259 Member East ern Lowland Bukedea 0776534634 Member East Central Iganga 0782866864 Member South Western Veterinary Sector Isingiro 0702469261 Member I ganga 0752512118 Member Seed sector Kampala 0772454288 Member Pearl Seeds Kampala 0772451871 Executive National Kampala 0772601803 Director No. NAME POSITION REGION/ COMPANY DISTRICT PHONE No. The most desired Agro-Vet inputs and support services association. UNADA exists to promote access to quality, profitable and affordable Agro-Vet inputs and professional support services for sustainable development. AIMS MEMBERSHIP I. Ethics and Integrity: upholding good and right practices in all operations. ii. Quality Assurance: ensuring quality in all provision of agro-vet inputs and services. iii. Accountability: being answerable for all actions and inactions always. iv. Customer Focus: dedication to the satisfaction of clients. v. Team Work: working with others to deliver on our mission. vi. Professionalism: demonstrating high levels of competencies in all activities.
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The Uganda National Agro-Input Dealers Association (UNADA) is the
national apex organization for all agro-input dealers in Uganda.UNADA was re gistered under the NGO Statute in 2003.
We the members of UNADA believe that the private sector input dealers are the engine of growth for the Ugandan agricultural sector and are a prime force behind the modernization of Uganda’s agriculture and the achievement of national food security resulting from improved yields. It is our responsibility and privilege to foster the growth of an efficient and cost effective input distribution network that will reach all farmers in Uganda.
VISION:
MISSION:
AND OBJECTIVES of the Association: a) To represent all agro-input dealers in the country, and act as
a negotiating body that speaks with one voice to support the interests of all members.
b) To provide professional support and networking among agro-input dealers , encourage and suppor t the business development of individual members, and promote the exchange of ideas and skills in order to improve services to farmers.
c) To establish and enforce a code of fair business conduct for members and keep members informed of the legal codes regulating the industry.
d) To actively contribute to the modernization of Uganda’s agriculture, and participate in projects aimed at bringing development to the agricultural sector.
Membership in the Association is open to men and women who show commitment to the Association’s aims and objectives and
are willing to abide by the constitution, code of conduct, rules and
regulations of the Association. There are different categories of membership:
Full Members are active agro-input dealers . This category is divided into the following classes, each with their own requirements, rights and benefits:
Class DescriptionBRONZE New retailer
SILVER Established Retailer (>2 yrs)
GOLD Potential Distributor
IVORY Associations / Groups
PLATINUM Distributor
DIAMOND Supplier
Associate Members: This category is open to interested individuals that have not yet completed training or have not yet opened their business. Associate membership is limited to a two -year period.
Working Partners: This category is open to interested institutions, companies, organisations or businesses involved in related enterprises.
MEMEMBER SERVICES UNADA is a member organization that exists to serve the interests
of its members . Member services are developed to respond to the changing needs of the sector. The services currently offered include:
Skills Development: The association links members to private sector training providers who offer high quality businessmanagement courses tailored to the specific needs of the agro-input sector. In addition, short courses in specific aspects of marketing, new product knowledge, safe use and handling , group dynamics , and association development are offered directly by the association.
Market Development: UNADA helps its members to develop their market through Farmer Mobilization, On-farm demonstrations for new products, Radio and print advertising, trade fairs and other Publicity events.
Advocacy and Policy Analysis: UNADA seeks to keep its members informed of regulatory and policy developments that affect them and to represent their interests in the national policy arena.
Market Linka ges: Through the Association members gain access to price and product information, bulk purchase discounts, delivery services, and market information.
Credit Linkages: The Association helps members to negotiate for suppliers’ credit by providing both group and individual credit guarantees for qualifying members.
VALUES
BRANCHES OF THE ASSOCIATION
REGIONAL ASSEMBLIES
BOARD OF DIRECTORS
Members of the Association are organized into district level branches for effective local action. Each branch must have at least five (5) Full Members to be officially registered with the Association. Branches are completely autonomous with regards to their internal activities and affairs. Branches are organized on district basis to facilitate effective service delivery and legal registration as CBOs. The national associa tion supports them to build linkages to suppliers, sources of training and financial services such as credit.
The UNADA Branches are organized into regions for effective joint action, local accountability and regional representation. In order to form a Region, a geographic area must have at least 5 registeredbranches. Regions are headed by a coordinating council on which all branches are represented and which implements regionalprogrammes. Regional assemblies send representation to the National Assembly, which sets organizational priorities, approvespolicies and programmes, and elects the Board of Directors.
The Board of Directors consists of 13 members who serve a two year term of office.Current Board composition includes:
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Mr. Kanaginagi Ateenyi
Ms. Nafuye Jane
Mr. Namur eeba Justus
Mr. Ssajjabi Esau
Mr. Ocan Abari John
Ms. Grace Ozitiru
Ms. Ategeka Jane
Mr. Omoit Geor ge Otialuk
Mr. Baliddawa Badru
Mr. Ngabirano Africano
Ms. Nuulu Kasii ra
Mr. Mubangizi Emmanuel
Mr. Masagazi Richard
Chairman Mid- Western
Mr. Ibyisintabyo Chris
Masindi 0772536059
V/Chairman Eastern Mountain Mba l e 0772948304
Treasurer Kigezi Kabale 0782972948
V / Treasurer South Central Buikwe 0712942185
Secretary Northern Pader 0772891991
V / Secr etary West Nile Arua 0772365112
Member Western Kabarole 0774183259
Member E a s t ern Lowland Bu kedea 0776534634
Member East Central Iganga 0782866864
Member South Western
Veterinary Sector
Ising iro 0702469261
Member I ganga 0752512118
Member Seed sector Kampala 0772454288
Member Pearl Seeds Kampala 0772451871
Executive National Kampala 0772601803Director
No. NAME POSITION REGION/COMPANY DISTRICT PHONE No.
The most desired Agro-Vet inputs and supportservices association.
UNADA exists to promote access to quality, profitableand affordable Agro-Vet inputs and professional support services for sustainable development.
AIMS
MEMBERSHIP
I. Ethics and Integrity: upholding good and right practices
in all operations.
ii. Quality Assurance: ensuring quality in all provision of
agro-vet inputs and services.
iii. Accountability: being answerable for all actions and inactions
always.
iv. Customer Focus: dedication to the satisfaction of clients.
v. Team Work: working with others to deliver on our mission.
vi. Professionalism: demonstrating high levels of competencies
in all activities.
National Secretariat
• UNFFE • AFAP.
• MAAIF
These include:
• Private Sector Foundation • Alliance for a Green Revolution in
Africa (AGRA)
• NAADS• IFDC • USAID
• The Agricultural Council of Uganda • DANIDA • Uganda Seed Trader’s Association • aBi Trust
• UCDA• CropLife Uganda
enable agro-input dealers from all parts of the country to participate in the Association and to work together at the regional level on issues of specific interest to the members from that part of the country.
The following regions are recognized by UNADA
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Each Region has at least 5 branches. Each local branch is made up of at least 5 stockists and has its own constitution and leadership structure.
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STRATEGIC PARTNERS
REGIONAL STRUCTURE
UNADA has formed a number of strategic partnership toadvance the interests of its members in various areas.
UNADA has instituted a new regional structure which will
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