The Day is an opportunity for us to highlight the importance and benefits of cooperating on the transboundary waters of the Nile River for the sustainable management and development of a common resource.
Nile Day is also an occasion for Nile Basin citizens and stakeholders to exchange experiences and ideas on topical Nile Basin issues such as climate extremes, pollution, floods and droughts, and how they can be addressed through cooperation.
On Nile Day, Member States re-affirm their commitment to cooperation, celebrate the varied cultures across the Nile Basin, and reflect on how shared benefits through cooperation are transforming lives, communities and economies.
Twenty-six years of cooperation through NBI have resulted in tangible benefits in the areas of data-sharing, science-based decision making, water management, energy access, food security, environmental sustainability, and climate resilience.
The regional Rusumo hydropower station, for example, is now supplying electricity to the national grids of Burundi, Rwanda and Tanzania. This is significantly contributing to energy security in the three countries.
These achievements will feature in an exhibition on Nile Day.
Webinar Title | Transboundary water cooperation as a pillar of sustainable water management. | |
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Date | Tuesday 11 February 2025 | |
Host | NBI | |
Co-conveners | NBD | |
Total duration | 120 Mins | |
Webinar Programme | Moderator: Dr. Callist Tindimugaya, Nile-TAC Chair | |
Opening and Keynotes Session | ||
Executive Director (NBI): Dr Florence Grace Adongo, ED, NBI | Welcome remarks and introduction to the webinar | 14:30 – 14:35(5 mins) |
Guest of Honour: Hon. Sam Cheptoris, Minister of Water and Environment, UGA | Official opening of the webinars | 14:35 – 14:45(10 mins) |
Keynote Presenter: : Dr Michael Kizza, Deputy ED, NBI | Transboundary Water Cooperation: The Cornerstone of Sustainable Water Management in the Nile Basin | 14:45 – 15:00(15 mins) |
Paper Presentations | ||
Presenter: Dr. Salman Salman, Expert, International Water Law | Paper 1: The CFA: overview of provisions, and opportunities and challenges for enhancing transboundary water cooperation | 15:00 – 15:15(15 mins) |
Presenter: Eng. S.A. Matemu, Regional Manager, NBD | Paper 2: Role of civil society in bridging divides, finding common positions, diffusing tensions, and fostering greater transboundary water cooperation. | 15:15 – 15:30(15 mins) |
Presenter: Dr Steve Crerar, Transboundary Water Management Expert | Paper 3: The Nile River Basin Management Plan: The importance of collaborative approaches in joint water resource planning and management; aligning Nile Basin development with the SDGs. | 15:30 – 15:45(15 mins) |
Panel Discussion | ||
Discussant 1: Eng. Sylvester Matemu Regional Manager, NBD Discussant 2: Mr. Patrick Kahangire, Former ED, NBI Discussant 3: Dr Salman Salman |
Moderated panel discussion Topic: How can waning trust and confidence be rebuilt in the Nile Basin? | 15:45 – 16:10(25 mins) |
Contributions from the audience | 16:10 – 16:25(15 mins) | |
Rapporteur: Mr. Tom Waako | Wrap up and key messages | 16:25 - 16:30(5 mins) |
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