On Tuesday, 21st April 2026, RefugeeLINK hosted a strategic engagement at its offices on Plot 669 Balintuma Road, Mengo, Kampala, bringing together representatives from ACCION International and Stanbic Business Incubator to discuss financial inclusion and enterprise development for refugee entrepreneurs.
The meeting focused on strengthening pathways that support refugee-led businesses from enrolment into structured financial systems and long-term market participation. Key discussions highlighted the importance of clear onboarding processes, proper beneficiary profiling, and readiness assessments to ensure entrepreneurs are well positioned for financial opportunities.
Digital tools were a major focus, particularly for onboarding, data collection, and financial tracking. Participants emphasized mobile-based systems that can support registration, build transaction histories, and improve access to credit. The progression from training to digital adoption and financial inclusion was seen as central to sustainable enterprise growth.
Each partner’s role was clearly defined: RefugeeLINK leads community mobilization and enrolment, ACCION International provides technical guidance on financial inclusion frameworks, and Stanbic Business Incubator supports enterprise development and incubation. Financial partners were also acknowledged for enabling lending within structured risk models.
The need for structured reporting and regular coordination was emphasized, including tracking enrolment, digital activation, and access to financial services, alongside addressing implementation challenges through periodic meetings.
Alongside the discussions, a small refugee entrepreneur showcase featured businesses in jewelry, art, and African print fabrics. The showcase enabled real-time engagement, enrolment, verification, and data collection while demonstrating the creativity and resilience of participating entrepreneurs.
The engagement concluded with agreement to strengthen collaboration, formalize reporting systems, and establish regular coordination meetings. Partners reaffirmed a shared commitment to a progressive model supporting entrepreneurs from capacity building and digital adoption through to financial access and market integration.