en.Wedoany.com Reported - A four-week capacity building project has been launched at the Elegu border post on the Uganda-South Sudan border, involving over 600 small-scale cross-border traders and six trader associations, aimed at enhancing business skills and improving compliance with cross-border trade requirements.

The project, implemented by the Eastern Services Hub in partnership with TradeMark Africa (TMA) and supported by the European Union Delegation to Uganda, seeks to strengthen the capacity of traders operating along one of the busiest trade corridors between Uganda and South Sudan.

The Elegu border post handles an average of approximately 200 trucks in transit daily, facilitating the movement of grains, fresh produce, humanitarian supplies, and other goods between Uganda and South Sudan. The border plays a critical role in regional trade, serving thousands of traders who rely on efficient border operations.

During the four-week training, participants will learn financial management, record keeping, export procedures, border requirements, and the use of the iSOKO digital platform. The program is expected to enhance traders' understanding of regulatory processes while boosting their competitiveness and access to regional markets.

The first training session brought together traders and representatives from key border agencies, including the Uganda Revenue Authority (URA) and the Uganda National Bureau of Standards (UNBS). Officials provided practical guidance on customs procedures, standards compliance, and regulatory requirements to help facilitate smoother cross-border trade.

The project will also strengthen linkages between traders and financial institutions, enabling participants to access financial services and expand business opportunities.

TradeMark Africa has trained over 130,000 women, men, and youth engaged in cross-border trade at 14 border posts. The organization stated that the program is part of its broader efforts to promote inclusive trade, improve border efficiency, and support regional economic integration. With funding from the United Kingdom, TradeMark Africa is also helping implement reforms by strengthening logistics capacity and improving cross-border trade.