Before the Deal How Policy Reform Drives Investment and Jobs in Emerging Markets © 2026 The World Bank Group, All Rights Reserved.

https://www.ifc.org/en/stories/2026/before-the-deal-how-policy-reform-drives-investment-and-jobs-in-emerging-markets Maize is central to Uganda's rural economy, touching farming, transport, storage, milling, and trade. For investors considering agribusiness opportunities in the region, the sector had long suffered from inconsistent enforcement of quality standards. That uncertainty made it difficult to justify investment in storage upgrades, logistics infrastructure, or processing capacity. © 2026 The World Bank Group, All Rights Reserved.