About CCISUG

The Chamber of Commerce and Industry, Swiss Uganda (CCISUG), is an independent organization committed to building sustainable trade and investment partnerships between Switzerland and Uganda, and encouraging networking, knowledge sharing, and advocacy to promote business development and growth. The CCISUG is affiliated to the Union of African Chambers of Commerce in Switzerland (UCAS).

Legal Definition

The Chamber of Commerce and Industry, Swiss Uganda, is an association incorporated under Swiss private law, in accordance with Section 60 of the Swiss Civil Code.

Its mission is to develop trade and economic relations between Switzerland and Uganda and thus contribute, through the services it offers and its network of members, effective support for the private sector.

OUR MISSION

To develop relations between our members and the business community.

OUR VISION

To facilitate business development in both countries.

To encourage economic and commercial investment.

To be an influential and innovative facilitator, driving the development of the private sector in Switzerland and Uganda.

WHY UGANDA?

Uganda is open and secure for foreign investment

Uganda is the most open country in the region for Foreign Direct Investment (FDI).
Highly Competitive labor Costs

Uganda offers the lowest cost workforce in the region and labor costs are forecast to grow more slowly than other EAC country.
Access one of the fastest growing regions in the world

Uganda and the East African region are growing steadily in both population and GDP.