Ggoobi: Nation wide trade order restoration is strategy for economic transformation
Uganda's Permanent Secretary to the Treasury, Ramathan Ggoobi, has defended the government's enforcement of trade order as a necessary step for economic transformation. He argues that organized business practices are essential to attract investment and improve long-term economic efficiency.
Why it matters
Government efforts to formalize informal trade sectors often create tension between immediate livelihoods and long-term economic development goals.
The Independent June 17, 2026 Business , NEWS Leave a comment
The article reports on government policy statements without taking a stance on the effectiveness of the enforcement.
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