Paroma Community Empowerment for Enterprise Development report 2015

COMMUNITY EMPOWERMENT FOR ENTERPRISE DEVELOPMENT (PAROMA CEED)

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1 PAROMA AGRICULTURE, VALUE ADDTION, INNOVATION & EXPORT PROMOTION 2015-2020


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


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


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.


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

http://www.rivierarockspringgardens.com/


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

http://www.paromauganda.com/

http://www.upf.go.ug/

http://www.toptierlcrservices.com/

http://www.kayesms.com/

http://www.peapafrica.org/

http://www.rivierarockspringgardens.com/


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.



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


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


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


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


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


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,


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.


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.


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.


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;


Website: www.ura.go.ug

Uganda National Chamber of Commerce Tel: +256 753 503035;


Website: www.chamberuganda.com

Uganda National Bureau of Standards Tel: +256 414 505995/222369 ;


Website: www.unbs.go.ug

Uganda Industrial Research Institute Tel: +256 414 286245;


Website: www.uiri.org

Uganda Export Promotions Board Tel: +256 414 2235219/235915;


Website: www.ugandaexportsonline.com

Uganda Manufacturers Association Tel: +256 414 221034/287615/2;


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;

mailto:[email protected]









Website: www.ussia.or.ug

Uganda Development Bank Tel: +256 414 355530/355555/6


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.




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

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