Uganda and China have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to enhance technical exchange and collaboration on dam safety.
The partnership was signed on the sidelines of the International Commission on Large Dams (ICOLD 2025) conference in Chengdu, China, between the China National Committee on Large Dams (CHINCOLD) and the Uganda Committee on Large Dams (UCOLD).
The MoU regarding this bilateral partnership between the two countries was signed by Dr. Wang Xiaogang the Vice President of CHINCOLD, and Dr. Harrison Mutikanga, Vice President of UCOLD, on behalf of China and Uganda respectively.
Benefits for Uganda
This partnership is expected to benefit Uganda in several ways, among them:
Sharing technical expertise
The partnership will enable Uganda to tap into China’s expertise and experience in dam construction and safety, which will help to improve the safety and efficiency of Uganda’s dams.
Capacity building
The collaboration will provide opportunities for Ugandan professionals to learn from their Chinese counterparts, enhancing their skills and knowledge in dam safety and management.
Improved dam safety
The partnership will help to ensure that Uganda’s dams are designed, constructed, and operated safely, reducing the risk of accidents and environmental damage, as a result of sharing technical expertise with China.
Enhancing Technical Exchange and Collaboration
The MoU signed by Dr. Xiaogang and Dr. Mutikanga marks a significant step towards enhancing technical exchange and collaboration between the two countries.
This partnership is expected to promote the sharing of best practices, research, and innovation in dam safety, ultimately contributing to the development of Uganda’s water resources and energy sector.
The partnership between Uganda and China on dam safety is a welcome development that will help to improve the safety and efficiency of Uganda’s dams.
By sharing technical expertise and collaborating on dam safety, both countries can benefit from each other’s experience and knowledge, ultimately contributing to developing sustainable and safe water resources.
The ICOLD Congress is a high-level global event and one of the most influential congresses in the international hydropower and dam society. It brings together specialists and experts working in the field of dams and reservoirs to discuss challenges and advances in dam engineering and water resources management.