Zimbamart

The world is facing an unprecedented crisis in the emergence of the coronavirus pandemic, with well over 100 countries engaged in some sort of lockdown measures, including Uganda. Women-owned Small and Medium Enterprises (SMEs), which make up an estimated one-fifth of the Ugandan economy in terms of employment, have suffered disproportionately as a consequence of this action, with substantial negative impacts for local job security and economic development. These enterprises therefore require specific interventions to assist them in surviving through this period of major uncertainty.

Zimba Mart aims to contribute to protecting the growth trajectory of the Ugandan economy by protecting women-owned/led Small Medium Enterprises from COVID-19 related impacts, protecting employment opportunities for women and young people, and simultaneously helping women-owned/led Small Medium Enterprises capitalize on the growing e-commerce market.