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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.

Former Technical Advisory
Committee member
Nile Basin Initiative