Busoga Model Villages Youth Delegation flagged off for Training at China Agriculture University

The Director General of the Busoga Consortium for Development, Dr. Mula Anthony, has officially flagged off a team of six young leaders and entrepreneurs selected from the model Villages of Busoga to undergo a high-level entrepreneurship and rural transformation training at China Agricultural University (CAU).

The delegation, drawn from Namayombe Village in Namayingo District, Mashiage Village in Mayuge District, Busana Village in Kamuli District, and the BCD secretariat represents the growing impact of the Busoga–China partnership in empowering rural youth across Busoga.

The team includes: Mirembe Esther – Public Relations Officer, Busoga Consortium (Team Leader) Ojiambo Lucas – Assistant Agriculture Officer, Namayingo District (Namayombe Village) Nambi Lydia – Secretary for Women, Busana Village, Kamuli District Kintu Brian – Chief Executive Officer, Kamuli Emma Byaruhanga – Brand Officer, Busoga Consortium for Development This Global South Entrepreneur Initiative program is championed by China Agricultural University in partnership with Tencent, aimed at equipping young entrepreneurs from the Global with advanced knowledge, skills, and capacity-building tools to drive rural transformation in their home countries.

A Partnership Rooted in Progress The Busoga–China collaboration was signed on 24th November 2023 at the Office of the President, where the Busoga Consortium signed a partnership agreement with China Agricultural University. The cooperation focuses on: Technical support for the Village Agricultural Model Capacity-building and scholarship programs for Busoga Consortium Agricultural modernization Entrepreneurship and grassroots economic growth The flag-off stands as a clear testimony to the fruits of this partnership. Investing in the Future of Busoga Speaking at the ceremony held in the Committee Room at the Office of the President, Dr. Mula Anthony emphasized the Consortium’s long-term vision of empowering youth through exposure, practical training and having no poor person in Busoga by 2030: “Our goal is to equip at least 1 million young people from Busoga with the knowledge, skills, and global exposure required to transform rural communities, accelerate development and create wealth. This delegation is part of that bigger dream.”

The team is set to undergo intensive training at China Agricultural University from 30th November to 14th December, focusing on modern agricultural systems, entrepreneurship, digital integration, and community-centered developmental models. A Milestone for Rural Transformation The Busoga Consortium continues to position the region as a hub of youth innovation and rural development excellence. Through international exchanges and high-impact partnerships, Busoga is steadily building a generation of informed, skilled, and globally connected change-makers.