Uganda signs participation contract for Expo 2027
For countries such as Uganda, the upcoming Expo 2027 Belgrade offers an opportunity to showcase tourism potential, cultural heritage, and investment opportunities to a global audience. World Expos traditionally attract millions of visitors and hundreds of participating nations, creating a platform where countries can promote trade, technology, and cultural exchange.
L-R front row: Hon Gen Wilson Mbadi, David Katungi, Senior Manager at UFZEPA and Country Commissioner General at Expo 2027 Belgrade and Uroš Vitić, Country Manager, International Participants Department of Serbia. Back row L-R: Mathew Baganda from PACEID, H.E Elizabeth Napeyok, Ambassador to Serbia with Residence in Italy and Cleopas Ndorere, Commissioner External Trade at the Ministry of Trade. (Courtesy)
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Uganda is proud to announce the signing of a participation contract for Expo 2027, a global event that promises to showcase innovation, culture, and sustainable development. This significant milestone underscores Uganda’s commitment to engaging with the international community and promoting its diverse heritage and potential.
The Participation Contract was signed by David Katungi of Uganda Free Zones and Export Promotions Authority (UFZEPA), Uganda’s Section Commissioner for the EXPO 2027. This signing ceremony was witnessed by Hon. Gen. Wilson Mbadi Mbasu, Minister of state for trade and Uganda’s head of delegation, who reiterated the importance of Expo 2027 as a platform for showcasing Uganda’s unique offerings, from its rich cultural tapestry to its stunning natural landscapes.
Also present was H.E Elizabeth Paula Napeyok, Uganda’s Ambassador to Belgrade with Residence in Rome, Cleopas Ndorere, commissioner external and Mathew Bagonza, representative from the Presidential Advisory Committee on Exports and Industrial Development.
For countries such as Uganda, the upcoming Expo 2027 Belgrade offers an opportunity to showcase tourism potential, cultural heritage, and investment opportunities to a global audience. World Expos traditionally attract millions of visitors and hundreds of participating nations, creating a platform where countries can promote trade, technology, and cultural exchange.
Participation could allow Uganda to highlight its growing tourism sector, wildlife conservation efforts, and cultural diversity, while also promoting investment opportunities in sectors such as agriculture, energy, and infrastructure.
Trade experts say such international exhibitions often act as gateways for business networking, investment forums, and bilateral meetings that can lead to long-term economic cooperation. Delegations from African governments, private sector companies, and tourism agencies are therefore expected to use the Expo as a stage to promote regional investment opportunities.
Beyond investment promotion, the Expo will also highlight culture and creativity, areas where African countries traditionally attract strong global interest. National pavilions often include performances, cuisine, art exhibitions, and interactive displays that introduce visitors to a country’s heritage and contemporary cultural scene.
For Uganda and other African participants, the exhibition could therefore serve as a stage to showcase music, fashion, film, and traditional crafts, helping to strengthen cultural diplomacy and promote the continent’s growing creative economy.