At the height of the COVID-19 pandemic, 67 percent of Uganda’s micro and small enterprises were forced into complete closure. A year later, after the start of the pandemic, revenues and profits were still down […]

Expanding access to finance for women and youth requires more than credit. It requires financial systems designed around how people actually live, earn, save, and manage risk. In 2025, FSD Uganda’s gender equity work focused […]

Access to long-term finance remains one of the biggest constraints to enterprise growth in Uganda. While businesses can access short-term working capital, access to long term patient capital needed to expand operations, invest in productivity, […]

A more inclusive digital economy depends on more than access to technology. It requires systems that are trusted, interoperable, and able to serve users across the entire financial ecosystem from large financial institutions to Tier […]

Over the past decade, Uganda has made significant progress in expanding access to financial services. However, access has not consistently translated into usage, resilience, or improved financial outcomes. This gap is most evident among underserved […]

A decade of building In 2025, FSD Uganda turned ten. A decade ago, we set out to help build a financial system that works for all Ugandans. Looking back, the progress is real and worth […]