Unlocking Economic Growth through Water and Environmental Sustainability:
Prof. Edward Bbaale’s Keynote on Global Challenges and Solutions.

Speaking at the 8th Uganda Water and Environment Week (UWEWK) 2025 under the Ministry of Water and Environment, Prof. Edward Bbaale, Director of the EfD Makerere Centre at Makerere University, noted the critical relationship between water, environmental resources, and economic prosperity. He emphasized that water and environmental resources are not just vital for human survival but are also engines for economic growth. However, he pointed out the paradox of widespread inequality in access to these resources, despite their abundance, and highlighted the urgency of addressing this issue for the future well-being of humanity.