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Welcome to WRI

Water Resources Institute

The Water Resources Institute (WRI) is a response to the Ministry of Water and Environment (MWE) reforms that pointed out the need to “address current and emerging water resources related issues in the country and globally”. The Water Resources Management reform study undertaken from 2003 to 2005 recognized that the professional staff of Ministry of Water and Environment (MWE) come from different backgrounds and levels of expertise due to the specialized nature of courses offered by universities and colleges

The Water Resources Institute provides space for engagement, sector development, and strategic management.

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Our Focus

What We Do

Applied Training

WRI Supports a systematic continuous professional development for career growth; offer courses for officers joining the Water and Environment fraternity in the country and lifelong learning opportunities.

Applied Reseach

It is executed through practical problem-solving processes that apply innovation to address existing challenges in water resources and the environment faced by the country.

Dialogue

Multi-stakeholder processes that involve bringing together individuals and institutions from diverse disciplines and programs, enabling them to work together to find solutions.

Outreach

WRI is enhancing collaboration with various organizations and stakeholders, to facilitate the exchange of expertise, new ideas, and innovations in addressing water and environmental challenges.

UWEWK2024

Uganda Water and Environment Week (UWEWK)

UWEWK2024 will give special focus to the outcomes and recommendations of UWEWK2023, and those related key water, environment and climate change related events held since UWEWK2023.

Sustainable access and utilization of water and environmental resources for economic development

Nature-based solutions to solve water, environment and climate change crisis

Resilient built environment and infrastructure in urban settings

Protection of lives, livelihoods, and property to support community resilience and stability

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Our testimonials

We are change makers

The Water Resources Institute, WRI, works nationally, regionally and globally to change how water and environment resources are understood, valued, developed and managed. As advocates and advisors, we show how improved water and environment governance is key to a fairer, more prosperous, and resilient future.

Our Vision

The Vision of the WRI is where Uganda’s water resources are optimally utilised for all uses.

Our testimonials

Ms. Jane N. Mulumba

Country Director IRC

The WRI has provided a neutral platform for non-state actors to engage with government and to contribute towards enhancing capacities, generating evidence and creating opportunities for dialogue and learning. This has increased participation of CSOs and ensured focus on delivery of Water and Environment services for all

Ms. Brenda Achiro

Country Director Water for People
The Water Resources Institute has created a platform were all sector players including private sector, academia, Civil Society Organizations and practitioners to dialogue, engage and discuss Water and Environment issues to inform policy and practice for better results.


Mr. Alfred Okot Okidi

Permanent Secretary (MWE)
The WRI retired professions program will be able to transfer value and tradition that are followed in the water sector to the current civil servants. they program will save us hiring experts to train civil servants or send civil servants abroad.


Mr. Alfred Okot Okidi

Permanent Secretary (MWE)
The WRI retired professions program will be able to transfer value and tradition that are followed in the water sector to the current civil servants. they program will save us hiring experts to train civil servants or send civil servants abroad.