The Government of Uganda, through the Ministry of Water and Environment (MWE, the Lead Agency), Uganda Wildlife Authority (UWA), and National Forestry Authority (NFA), is executing the "Uganda – Investing in Forests and Protected Areas for Climate-Smart Development (IFPA-CD) Project." This project is financed through contributions from the World Bank and counterpart funding from the Government of Uganda.

Part of this project's budget (specifically under sub-component 2.2) is earmarked for support to the private sector to enhance their capacity in wood processing. Uganda's forestry sector is endowed with a wealth of biodiversity and natural assets and can significantly contribute to the nation's economic expansion, environmental preservation, and societal advancement with the right investments. Some of the bottlenecks within the sector include limited industrialization, limited market reach for forest-based products, and the suboptimal use of plantation forestry assets. Given the pivotal role that the forestry and wood processing sectors play in fostering economic growth, environmental stewardship, and employment generation, it is imperative to capitalize on this untapped potential through deliberate and strategic measures.