Company and government leaders speak out on the importance of local content across Africa at UIOGS

摘要

MEETING LOCAL CONTENT requirements - and ensuring it results in the creation of meaningful jobs and long-term upskilling, rather than being a mere box-ticking exercise - was under the spotlight at the Uganda International Oil & Gas Summit (UIOGS), which was held in Kampala from 25-26 September. In her address on the first day of the summit. Amelia Kyambadde, Uganda's minister for trade, industry and cooperation said the country's local content policy was put in place "to protect the upcoming industries, to protect procurement, to give opportunities to local producers".