Toronto, Canada | THE INDEPENDENT | Uganda’s Dr. Eng. Silver Mugisha is the latest recepient of the Outstanding Contribution to Water Management & Science award by the International Water Association (IWA). He has won it jointly with India’s G. Mathi Vathanan.
Presenting the award for practice to Dr. Mugisha ahead at the ongoing World Water Congress and exhibition, the judges highlighted that Dr. Mugisha has been instrumental in transforming Uganda’s National Water and Sewerage Corporation (NWSC) into a model for water utilities globally, citing his expertise in organizational transformation and executive management as key factors in driving progress in the sector.
The NWSC Managing Director was particularly recognized for his leadership in promoting best practices in water management and sanitation through his roles as President of the African Water and Sanitation Association (AfWASA) and Fellow of the International Water Association.
“The IWA award to me is for the Board, management and staff of NWSC with whom I have worked to create a transformation towards water for all agenda. I am very greatful to IWA for such a significant recognition,” said Dr. Eng. Mugisha.
With over 30 years of industry leadership and expertise in organizational transformation and executive management, Dr. Eng. Mugisha has made significant contributions to the water sector globally. His work has focused on performance monitoring, incentive design, and productivity analysis, and he has supported organizational and performance improvement for various organizations worldwide.
Dr. Mugisha is a renowned figure in the water sector, having served as a Board Member and Vice President of the IWA, and currently holding the position of President of the African Water and Sanitation Association (AfWASA). He is also a Fellow of the International Water Association and Sense Research School of the Netherlands, and has authored numerous peer-reviewed papers and books on water management and science.
Previous winners of the IWA Awards include Dr. Veena Srinivasan, who received the 2023 Development Award for Research for her work at WELL Labs in India, and Dr. Doulaye Kone, who received the 2023 Development Award for Practice for his work at the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation in the USA.