Susan Tafumba

God is able. We are the women in markets, we feed the nation

[ActionAid International Uganda @actionaiduganda]

Thank you all once again for your active participation in today's Twitter Chat session.
To our panelists of the day, @Wagubi1, @bwiite, and @Stafumba, we are grateful for your valuable contribution to this discussion.

Until next time!
#WEETalkUG

[Damali ❤️🇺🇬🇺🇬🇻🇺❤️ @Damali_d]

@actionaiduganda @Wagubi1 @bwiite @STafumba @WEE_UG Start up trainings for the targeted women entrepreneurs #WEETalkUG

[Bwiite Lydia @bwiite]

@actionaiduganda @Wagubi1 @STafumba @WEE_UG Government should scrap the deterrent taxes on data #WEETalkUG

[Susan Tafumba @STafumba]

Technology can work for women in the informal sector if more trainings are carried out on how to use smart phones to do business.
#WEETalkUg
@WEE_UG
@IST_Uganda

[ActionAid International Uganda @actionaiduganda]

@Wagubi1 @bwiite @STafumba @WEE_UG 5. How can the government help women entrepreneurs in the informal sector utilize technology for business sustainability? @Wagubi1 @bwiite @Stafumba @WEE_UG

#WEETalkUG

[Bwiite Lydia @bwiite]

@actionaiduganda @Wagubi1 @STafumba @WEE_UG In-order for the women to use IT, there is need to address some of the barriers such as data charges and access to free internet by Government under NITA-U #WEETalkUG

[Susan Tafumba @STafumba]

Incase there's a way of getting phones at affordable prices so that market women can get the access.
#WEETalkUg
@WEE_UG
@IST_Uganda

[ActionAid International Uganda @actionaiduganda]

@Wagubi1 @bwiite @STafumba @WEE_UG 5. How can the government help women entrepreneurs in the informal sector utilize technology for business sustainability? @Wagubi1 @bwiite @Stafumba @WEE_UG

#WEETalkUG

[Susan Tafumba @STafumba]

Yes. Some of us are already embracing technology with support from @IST_Uganda and @MarketGardenUG .
#WEETalkUg
@WEE_UG
@unwomenuganda

[ActionAid International Uganda @actionaiduganda]

@Wagubi1 @bwiite @STafumba @WEE_UG 4. COVID -19 has taught us that technology is the way to go for business survival. Can women in the informal sector use tech for business? If yes, how?
@Wagubi1 @bwiite @Stafumba @WEE_UG

#WEETalkUG

[Susan Tafumba @STafumba]

Not all women in the informal sector can use technology because most of them lack knowledge and skills on how to use smart phones.
#WEETalkUg
@IST_Uganda
@WEE_UG

[ActionAid International Uganda @actionaiduganda]

@Wagubi1 @bwiite @STafumba @WEE_UG 4. COVID -19 has taught us that technology is the way to go for business survival. Can women in the informal sector use tech for business? If yes, how?
@Wagubi1 @bwiite @Stafumba @WEE_UG

#WEETalkUG

[Susan Tafumba @STafumba]

Yes they can. But the challenge is that most of the women in the informal sector do not have smart phones which is very challenging.
#WEETalkUg
@WEE_UG
@IST_Uganda

[ActionAid International Uganda @actionaiduganda]

@Wagubi1 @bwiite @STafumba @WEE_UG 4. COVID -19 has taught us that technology is the way to go for business survival. Can women in the informal sector use tech for business? If yes, how?
@Wagubi1 @bwiite @Stafumba @WEE_UG

#WEETalkUG

[Moureen Wagubi @Wagubi1]

@actionaiduganda @bwiite @STafumba @WEE_UG Government should recognize co-operatives/unions and other women’s collectives that represent women informal workers and provide critical moral and material support especially in the times of crisis.
#WEETalkUg

[Moureen Wagubi @Wagubi1]

@actionaiduganda @bwiite @STafumba @WEE_UG The government should enhance procurement from women-led co-operatives/collective enterprise and ease entry barriers while building enterprise support system to increase profitability of women-run informal enterprises.
#WEETalkUg

[Zurah Zamorah @zurah_zamorah]

@STafumba @GovUganda @WEE_UG @IST_Uganda Grants have been provided, but it falls in the wrong hands and it does not reach the people, probably the government should find a different way to reach these people. #WEETalkUG

[Susan Tafumba @STafumba]

Government should work closely with organizations like @IST_Uganda , @WEE_UG and @actionaiduganda that are already established to support women with small medium enterprises in the informal sector.
#WEETalkUg

[ActionAid International Uganda @actionaiduganda]

@Wagubi1 @bwiite @STafumba @WEE_UG 3. What is government doing and what can government do to help the women in the informal sector where most businesses have been closed during the pandemic? @Wagubi1 @bwiite @Stafumba @WEE_UG

#WEETalkUG

[Moreen Kane @KaneMoreen]

@actionaiduganda @Wagubi1 @bwiite @STafumba @WEE_UG The government should try to support these women in one way or the other like giving out some funds to these women like the way it was done for emyooga. But as of now the government hasn't done anything yet.

[Susan Tafumba @STafumba]

@GovUganda should provide grants to business women in the informal sector so that they can revamp their businesses.
#WEETalkUg
@WEE_UG
@IST_Uganda

[ActionAid International Uganda @actionaiduganda]

@Wagubi1 @bwiite @STafumba @WEE_UG 3. What is government doing and what can government do to help the women in the informal sector where most businesses have been closed during the pandemic? @Wagubi1 @bwiite @Stafumba @WEE_UG

#WEETalkUG

[Platform for labour @pla_ug]

@actionaiduganda @Wagubi1 @bwiite @STafumba @WEE_UG Women in the informal sector should take deliberate efforts to skill themselves and learn new ideas to grow their business.

[Susan Tafumba @STafumba]

Government should support Market women's SACCOs with funds such that they can borrow money at affordable interest rates.
#WEETalkUg
@WEE_UG
@IST_Uganda
@actionaiduganda

[ActionAid International Uganda @actionaiduganda]

@Wagubi1 @bwiite @STafumba @WEE_UG 3. What is government doing and what can government do to help the women in the informal sector where most businesses have been closed during the pandemic? @Wagubi1 @bwiite @Stafumba @WEE_UG

#WEETalkUG

[Bwiite Lydia @bwiite]

@actionaiduganda @Wagubi1 @STafumba @WEE_UG The women also need to diversify their business so as to increase the income sources.#WEETalkUG

[Zurah Zamorah @zurah_zamorah]

@KahwaMonic @actionaiduganda @Wagubi1 @bwiite @STafumba @WEE_UG Some women have already been working in groups and have still not been able to get that government money. #WEETalkUG

[Bwiite Lydia @bwiite]

@actionaiduganda @Wagubi1 @STafumba @WEE_UG There is need for the women in the informal business to also embrace the cooperative model going forward. This will help them access services such as credits and skills.#WEETalkUG