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Dr. Callist

Tindimugaya

Callist is a water resources specialist who has been working with the Ministry of
Water and Environment in Uganda for more than 33 years. He is the commissioner
for water resources planning and regulation with overall responsibility for ensuring
sustainable and equitable use and protection of Uganda’s water resources. He has
represented Uganda for more than 20 years in international and transboundary
water resources programs and organizations such as the NBI, Intergovernmental
Authority on Development (IGAD), UNESCO’s Intergovernmental Hydrological
Program, and the United Nations Economic Commission for Europe. He
spearheaded the establishment of the Water Resources Institute in Uganda in
2018 and has been at the heart of its operationalization.

As part of efforts to promote gender equality, Callist established a mentorship
program within the Institute for young and mid-career women, which has
enabled 90 women to receive mentorship and professional and leadership
development. He is committed to gender equality and seeks to consistently
give equal opportunities to both men and women within his workforce.

The dialogue on transboundary water has been
very limited due to the absence of women. The Male
Champion program offers an opportunity to ensure
women are active participants.

Commissioner for Water Resources
Planning & Regulation,
Ministry of Water and Environment, Uganda