Government of Uganda has officially launched a new online data platform designed to link local farmers, government leaders, and private investors with the crucial information necessary to grow Uganda’s economy.
The Area-Based Commodity Development (ABCD) Portal will provide detailed, location-specific information on various agricultural value chains, offering real-time data on commodity prices, production trends, and investment opportunities specific to different regions of the country.
Speaking at the launch on Thursday, 4th September 2025, the Minister of Local Government, Raphael Magyezi, stated that the portal is a practical tool to ensure that planning and service delivery are based on real evidence.
He explained that it puts timely and local data directly into the hands of decision-makers at the parish, sub-county, and district levels, moving away from generic planning to solutions that fit each area’s unique strengths.
“This launch affirms our commitment to a results-oriented, area-based approach to local economic transformation. The portal will strengthen the Parish Development Model (PDM) by feeding parish-level, geo-referenced intelligence into our planning and budgeting,” Magyezi said.
The Permanent Secretary to the Treasury, Ramathan Ggoobi, who was represented by the Director Economic Affairs, Moses Kaggwa highlighted the significance of the ABCD Portal for producer organizations and members in aspects such as checking prevailing sub-regional prices and production trends.
Ggoobi said investors and financiers will use the portal to identify investment opportunities while Policy makers and decision-makers will use the portal to improve planning, budget effectiveness and efficiency.
“The portal is expected to provide cheaper, faster, and greater uptake of statistics and information for all stakeholders, thus improving economic management and planning,” he said.
The ABCD Portal is now live and accessible to the public, marking a new chapter in Uganda’s pursuit of inclusive and evidence-based economic development.
