A memorandum of agreement between the Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA) and the National Water and Sewerage Corporation (NWSC) will result in a training program for Ugandan water engineers.
It is anticipated that the three-year program will increase NWSC’s ability to teach more people in the nation’s water and sanitation (WASH) sector.
The agreement was revealed on Tuesday at a function held at the NWSC headquarters in Nakasero, Kampala.
JICA’s main representative, Yoichi Inoue, signed on behalf of JICA, and NWSC’s signature was made by Eng. Silver Mugisha.
Speaking at the signing event, NWSC’s Deputy Managing Director-(Technical Services), Eng Johnson Amayo, stated that Japan would cover the majority of the implementation costs, including Ugandan personnel’s training and overseas travel. There will be training in Uganda as well as Japan.
Water purity
He mentioned that NWSC has been pushing long-term strategy-based reforms since the 1990s, which has aided in achieving and maintaining operational gains.
“The goal of the partnership between NWSC and JICA is to support the long-term development of water utilities’ capacity and the provision of water supply services in Africa,” the speaker stated.
He clarified that by enhancing its training business infrastructure, water supply services, and skills, the new project with JICA will also help to diversify NWSC’s revenue structure. This will increase the organization’s ability to serve as a training hub for water and sanitation professionals across the African continent.
The plan calls for a three-year training program that will involve a needs assessment for water utilities across the continent.
“We thank the government of Uganda for this development effort,” stated Inoue. I speak for JICA when I say that we are fully committed to this initiative and we hope it is a huge success.”
Japan-Uganda relations
Since establishing diplomatic relations in 1963, Japan and Uganda have maintained close ties.
The fields of infrastructure, food security, human resource development, and economic cooperation have all been included in Uganda’s relations with Japan over the years.
The plan calls for a three-year training program that will involve a needs assessment for water utilities across the continent.
“We thank the government of Uganda for this development effort,” stated Inoue. I speak for JICA when I say that we are fully committed to this initiative and we hope it is a huge success.”
Japan-Uganda relations
Since establishing diplomatic relations in 1963, Japan and Uganda have maintained close ties.
The fields of infrastructure, food security, human resource development, and economic cooperation have all been included in Uganda’s relations with Japan over the years.
Through JICA, Japan provides the majority of its assistance to Uganda.
