IGEN-EA is made up of leaders from four of Uganda’s key sectors as well as regional representatives from East African civil society.
About Us
We believe a strong economy is a diverse economy. We are united as a Network of members working in diverse sectors in Uganda to amplify our work and advocate for sustainable development across the region. We understand the industries we work in are vital to economic prosperity and resilience and that by working together to leverage our region’s strengths and resources, we can support current and future sectors to create economic opportunity and growth.
Our Vision
Economic growth in Uganda and across East Africa depends on protecting and investing in sustainable livelihoods and taking the lead in innovative industries of the future. Now is the time to lean into our region’s innovative and expanding industries to create quality jobs.
IGEN is run by five working groups made up of members from diverse sectors. Each working group supports the Network’s policy advocacy and research.
Clean Energy
The clean energy working group is engaging in research to understand how deeper investment could grow the sector. Members are also communicating with communities about the transformative potential of clean energy.
Tourism & Conservation
The tourism and conservation working group is campaigning for deeper investment to support the growing sector and communicating with youth and communities about economic opportunities in the industry.
Natural Resource Management & Forestry
The Natural Resource Management and Forestry working group is advocating for policies that protect Uganda’s rich biodiversity to prevent deforestation.
Strategic Response for Environment Conservation (STREC)
Center for Citizens Conserving Environment and Management (CECIC)
Civic Response on Environment and Development (CRED)
Lake Albert Children and Women Advocacy Development Organization (LACWADO)
Navigators of Development Association (NAVODA)
Natural Resource Conservation Network (NRCN)
Oil Refinery Residents Association (ORRA)
Agriculture & Fishing
The agriculture and fishing working group is campaigning for deeper investment in the sector and is proactively communicating with local and regional farmers and fisherfolk about food sovereignty and land access.
Regional
The regional working group is working to ensure Uganda’s new green economy benefits those across East Africa.