UCOLD connects Uganda to a global network of dam engineering expertise. Together, we advance safe and sustainable water infrastructure development.
The Uganda Committee on Large Dams (UCOLD) is Uganda’s national chapter of the International Commission on Large Dams (ICOLD), inaugurated in 2019 to promote excellence in dam engineering and water resources management.
Comprising professionals from government, academia, and the private sector, UCOLD advances sustainable and innovative dam practices through knowledge, stakeholder collaboration, and adherence to standards.
"Safe Dams, Save Lives."
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Uganda and China have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to enhance technical exchange and collaboration on dam safety.
Read MoreWe are proud to announce that Dr. Eng. Harrison E. Mutikanga, CEO of Uganda Electricity Generation Company Limited (UEGCL), has been elected as the Vice President for Africa on the Board of the International Commission on Large Dams (ICOLD).
Read MoreThe Uganda Committee on Large Dams (UCOLD) today announced the implementation of comprehensive new dam safety guidelines that will set the standard for major infrastructure projects across the nation.
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