Partnerships

Our Partnership Ecosystem

EMESA collaborates with government agencies, international NGOs, research institutions, and private sector leaders to deliver integrated agricultural solutions and sustainable impact across Uganda.

4 Government alliances
12+ Global & NGO partners
24 Active cooperatives supported
7 Priority value chains

Government & Institutional Partners

National-level collaborations that anchor EMESA’s programmes in policy, compliance, and service delivery.

Ministry of Agriculture (MAAIF)

Official collaboration for extension services, farmer training, and policy advocacy.

Uganda Export Promotion Board (UEPB)

Strategic partner for export readiness, market access, and trade facilitation.

Uganda National Bureau of Standards (UNBS)

Quality assurance, product certification, and compliance with national and international standards.

District Local Governments

Partnerships with Ngora, Katakwi, Soroti, Kumi, and Moroto districts for localized community programmes.

Research & Academic Collaborations

Innovation and evidence-building through dedicated research partnerships.

Research Partner

Makerere University

  • IoT sensor development (BeePi hive monitoring)
  • Agricultural data analytics & AI
  • Student internships & field research programmes
Research Partner

NARO – Abi ZARDI

  • Climate-adapted seed varieties
  • Regenerative agriculture research
  • On-farm trials & demonstration plots

International NGOs & Donor Partners

Global alliances that provide catalytic funding, technical assistance, and market linkages.

GIZ-SAIS Programme

Supporting sustainable agricultural intensification and smallholder commercialisation.

USAID Feed the Future

Driving value chain development and food security interventions.

Mastercard Foundation

Accelerating youth employment and digital financial inclusion in agriculture.

IFAD

Financing for rural development, cooperative strengthening, and climate adaptation initiatives.

Private Sector & Market Partnerships

Corporate and technology alliances that unlock markets, payments, and certification pathways.

Corporate Buyers

  • Nile Breweries – Corporate honey procurement
  • Equator Honey – Bulk export partnership
  • Jumia Uganda – E-commerce distribution
  • Carrefour Uganda – Retail shelf placement

Technology Partners

  • BeePi Technologies – IoT hive monitoring systems
  • MTN Mobile Money – Digital payments integration
  • Airtel Money – Mobile financial services

Certification Bodies

  • Ecocert – Organic certification
  • Fair for Life – Fair trade & social compliance
  • SGS – Quality testing & verification
  • TÜV – ISO management systems

Export & Market Channels

From domestic hubs to international buyers, EMESA ensures reliable pathways for farmer produce.

Domestic Markets

  • Kampala wholesale & retail networks
  • Regional markets (Mbale, Soroti, Lira)
  • Direct-to-consumer via EMESA Market
  • Hotel & restaurant supply chains

Regional & Export Markets

  • East African Community (Kenya, Tanzania, Rwanda)
  • European Union (organic honey & oils)
  • Middle East (UAE, Qatar)
  • North America (specialty natural products)

Become a Partner

Whether you're a development organisation, corporate buyer, research institution, or investor, EMESA welcomes collaborations that advance inclusive, sustainable agriculture.