Markets and Agricultural Trade Improvement Program (MATIP)

BACKGROUND to MATIP 1

 A majority of urban markets in Uganda were constructed before or soon after independence in 1962 by the government.  The central markets were built mostly on land belonging to urban councils located in Central Business Districts (CBDs) of urban councils. The newer markets, which are located in the up-coming suburbs of urban centres, are mostly operating in makeshift temporary structures. These markets are in appaling conditions with vendors, in most cases, operating under dilapidated temporary structures or no shelters at all.  These markets are heavily congested, with no proper access routes, drainage, water supply, electricity and other general amenities thus making them a potential public health hazard.

 There is also an increasing demand for Market working space in the Urban Centres, which has placed enormous pressure on the Local Governments to create more room for affordable and better working conditions in the Markets.  This is evident from the increasing number of vendors on the streets and an unprecedented up rise of un-gazetted markets, which is partly attributed to lack of adequate space in the existing markets and poor physical conditions in other markets. The encroachment on the urban streets by  vendors is one of the major traffic management issues in Uganda.

Markets and Agricultural Trade Improvement Programme-Project 1 (MATIP-1)

 Based on the above background, Government made a decision to improve on the market place economic and social infrastructure thus inducing incremental production and marketing of agricultural commodities, enhancing the incomes of vendors, increasing employment, increasing customer satisfaction and increase revenue generation by the Local Governments.  Over 85 markets ( 19 central markets & 66 auxiliary markets) have been assessed for re-construction at a cost of USD126 Million.

 In light of the resource constraints, the re-construction of these markets is to take place in a phased manner.  The first phase, estimated to cost US$ 70 Million, is being implemented under the Markets and Agricultural Trade Improvement Programme – Project 1 (MATIP-1) using funds mobilized from African Development Bank (AFDB) and the Arab Bank for Economic Development in Africa ( BADEA) to the tune of US$ 60 Million and US$ 10 Million respectively.  The Project is covering the re-construction of 26 markets in 19 urban councils of:-

1. Busia,
2. Jinja ( Central and Napier),
3. Tororo,
4. Mbale,
5. Soroti,
6. Lugazi,
7. Masaka ( Central & Nyendo),
8. Mbarara,
9. Fort Portal,
10. Kasese,
11. Hoima,
12. Gulu,
13. Lira,
14. Kitgum,
15. Arua,
16. Moroto,
17. Entebbe,
18. Kabale and
19. Kampala City Council (Busega, Wandegeya, Nankulabye, Ntinda, Kansanga & Kasubi.