Strengthening Commercial Agriculture Development in Uganda
A flagship youth-focused agricultural development initiative built on a strong partnership between the Republic of Korea and the Republic of Uganda.
Project Overview
With an investment of USD 5 million, SCADU is designed to reach 4,000 youth across Uganda, equipping them with practical skills and access to finance.
Project Investment
Youth Targeted
Regions Covered
Max Loan Per Youth
About the SCADU Project
The SCADU Project represents a shared commitment to empowering young people to lead Uganda's agricultural transformation and drive inclusive economic growth.
Our goal is to increase sustainable youth employment in various agricultural value chains by enabling young farmers and agripreneurs to build productive, climate-smart, and resilient agribusiness enterprises.
A core pillar of SCADU is expanding access to financial support through the establishment of youth-led regional MG cooperatives. These cooperatives strengthen savings mobilization, improve access to affordable credit, and promote collective enterprise growth.
Key Focus Areas
- Agriculture skills and climate-smart practices
- Entrepreneurship and business development
- Financial literacy and savings mobilization
- Access to affordable credit and financing
- Market linkages and value chain integration
Training Program
Comprehensive capacity building in agriculture, entrepreneurship, and financial literacy
Basic Training
Foundation in agriculture, entrepreneurship fundamentals, and financial literacy basics.
Advanced Training
Specialized skills in agribusiness management, value chain development, and market access.
Comprehensive Training
Complete program covering agriculture, entrepreneurship, and financial literacy.
Consulting & Mentorship
One-on-one guidance and business development support for scaling enterprises.
Training Impact Summary
Youth Access to Finance
Expanding access to financial support through youth-led regional MG cooperatives
In 2024, the project supported the establishment and formal registration of Youth MG Cooperatives by the Ministry of Trade, Industry and Cooperatives (MTIC). These cooperatives now form a network of 1,312 young members across all regions: 546 in Eastern, 340 in Western, 222 in Central, and 204 in Northern Uganda.
To modernize operations, the cooperatives have adopted digital financial solutions including the MG App, MG Member Portal, and USSD code (*2844#) — enabling faster transactions and greater transparency.
Regional Coverage
Strategic partnerships and regional outreach across Uganda
Central
NARL
Eastern
BugiZARDI
Northern
Ngetta ZARDI
Western
Rwebitaba ZARDI
Implementation Structure
K-ABIC
National Coordination
Coordinates project implementation and provides strategic direction
NARO
Research & Technical
National Agricultural Research Organisation providing technical expertise
MAAIF
Government Oversight
Ministry of Agriculture providing policy guidance and oversight
KOICA
International Support
Korean International Cooperation Agency providing funding and technical support
Ready to Join the SCADU Project?
Be part of a generation of empowered youth agripreneurs contributing to food security, job creation, and sustainable socio-economic development.