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Dr. Eng. Silver Mugisha, Managing Director of the National Water and Sewerage Corporation (NWSC), has received the prestigious Outstanding Contribution to Water Management & Science award from the International Water Association (IWA).

Dr. Eng. Silver Mugisha, Managing Director of the National Water and Sewerage Corporation (NWSC), was honored with the Outstanding Contribution to Water Management & Science award by the International Water Association (IWA).

The award, which is the highest order by an IWA member, was presented at the IWA President’s Dinner in Toronto, Canada, in recognition of Dr. Eng. Mugisha’s exceptional achievements in research, science, and water management on the global stage.

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. Eng. 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.

The IWA Awards honor outstanding contributions and achievements in water science and management, recognizing excellence, leadership, and innovation in the water sector and encouraging progress towards sustainable water management.

The awards are judged by a diverse panel of experts and are awarded in recognition of outstanding contributions to research or practice that have led to demonstrable impact in low- and middle-income countries.

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.

Presenting the award for practice to Dr. Mugisha, the judges highlighted that Dr. Mugisha has been instrumental in transforming the 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 judges further recognized Dr. Mugisha’s 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 award, the most distinguished in IWA is awarded to the Water and Sanitation Galacticos, and was presented to him by the IWA President Tom Mollenkopf.

“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