Ruth Kangave is a certified trade policy specialist under the WTO- International Trade Centre (ITC), with academic background in international trade policy and law from Lund University of Sweden in partnership with Trade Policy Training Centre in Africa and Urban planning training from Makerere University in Uganda. Due to her passion to trade issues she has worked with different organisations at both international and local levels. She has worked as an expert in public policy development under the cabinet Secretariat of Uganda government, department of policy development, as trade facilitator with World Intellectual Property Organisation (WIPO), Agriculture and Social Entrepreneurship Foundation (ASEF) – Nigeria, Uganda Registration Service Bureau (URSB), and other trade facilitation organisations.
In 2024 she was appointed as Country Rep.for Equal Trade Alliance, where she has contributed to different publications advocating for equal trade between developed and less developed nations. Her expertise has extended into working with local communities in agriculture development and MSME development through a non-profit making organisation called Maarifi Trade and Entrepreneurship where she is a founding member, her support has enabled her to bridge the gap between technical planning and real-world outcomes. Additionally, through her work with the African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA) and various national trade facilitation projects, she has guided integration of trade opportunities into national development planning frameworks. The unique combination of urban planning with the international trade policy & law expertise, allows her to develop strategies that drive socially economic inclusion development.
As a gender and environment activist, she has worked with Makerere University and Ministry of Gender, Labour and Social development on different projects. She has worked to empower youth, women and farmers through her mentorship training programs in empowering the private sector especially Micro Small and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs) and creating ecosystems that enable competitive innovation, business development, job creation, and sustainable economic growth.
She is committed to fostering environments that create economically yielding entrepreneurship, trade and investment creation as a process for sustainable economic development hence promoting policy awareness, market access, investment attraction, infrastructure development, and financial inclusion, ensuring that local businesses are positioned to compete in global markets.
Her leadership philosophy is grounded in integrity, mentorship, and continuous improvement. She focuses on optimizing processes, cultivating strong relationships, and nurturing innovation, ensuring that both individuals and organizations reach their full potential. She is driven by the desire to create sustainable positive impact on communities and economies.
