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THE REPUBLIC OF UGANDA IS PROUD OF LVBC: 1ST DEPUTY PRIME MINISTER RT HON REBECCA KADAGA SAYS.



The first Deputy Prime Minister and the Minister for East African Community Affairs in the Republic of Uganda Rt Hon Rebbecca Kadaga has commended Lake Victoria Basin Commission for the implementation of projects and programmes in the Lake Victoria Basin. ...…
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LVBC April 2024 Monthly Review Newsletter




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DEVELOPMENT OF THE LAKE VICTORIA STATE OF THE BASIN REPORT KICKS OFF



Lake Victoria Basin Commission (LVBC) in collaboration with the German International Co-operation (GIZ) has kick started the process of national workshops to generate information products for the joint development of the Lake Victoria State of the Basin Report (SoBR).  The report ...…
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ACC- LVB PROJECT WAS SUCCESSFULLY IMPLEMENTED: SAYS GOVERNMENT OFFICIALS FROM FIVE EAST AFRICAN PARTNER STATES. 



Senior government officials from five East African Partner States have hailed Lake Victoria basin commission (LVBC) for the successful implementation of the Adapting to Climate change project in the Lake Victoria Basin (ACC- LVB) The officials from the Republic of ...…
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MINISTRY OF EAST AFRICAN COMMUNITY AFFAIRS FROM THE REPUBLIC OF UGANDA APPLAUDS LVBC’S ROLE IN PROJECTS IMPLEMENTATIONS



The Permanent secretary in the Ministry of East African Community Affairs in the Republic of Uganda Hon Edith Mwanje has applauded Lake Victoria Basin Commission (LVBC) on the implementation of projects and programmes within the Lake Victoria Basin.  Hon Mwanje ...…
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LVBC DEVELOPS GENDER MAINSTREAMING STRATEGY AND ACTION PLAN 



Lake Victoria Basin Commission has developed Gender Mainstreaming Strategy and Action Plan (2024-2028).  This plan is guided by two key principles that relate to gender equality which are Gender equality in development and decision making, equity, partnership and collaboration and ...…
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WORLD BANK AND LVBC AGREE ON A MULTI-PHASE PROGRAMME. 



The World Bank and Lake Victoria Basin Commission have jointly agreed on a multi-phase programme for strengthening resilience of communities, ecosystems and economies in Lake Victoria Basin.  The two institutions have already identified key priority areas and challenges to be ...…
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EAST AFRICAN LEGISLATIVE ASSEMBLY PLEDGES TO SUPPORT LVBC PROJECTS.



East African Legislative Assembly Committee on Agriculture, Tourism and Natural Resources has pledged to support programmes and projects implemented by Lake Victoria Basin Commission to ensure the East African Community region becomes food-sufficient. Committee Chairperson Hon. Francoise Uwumukiza said the ...…
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LVBC AND KFW DEVELOPMENT BANK AGREE ON THE ROADMAP FOR CONCLUDING GERMAN FINANCIAL COOPERATION COMMITMENTS.



The German Co-operation has made a commitment of EUR 45 million towards the implementation of a new program within the Lake Victoria Basin. This follows a series of negotiation between the East African Community and the Government of the Federal ...…
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THE 22ND SECOM APPROVES LAKE VICTORIA DAY CELEBRATIONS.



The 22nd Sectoral council of Ministers for Lake Victoria Basin(SECOM-LVB) has adopted and declared November 29th as a significant date set aside for Lake Victoria Day Celebrations.  The inaugural celebrations will be held in Mwanza, in the United Republic of ...…
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PROGRAMS & PROJECTS

11TH JOINT REGIONAL POLICY STEERING COMMITTEE MEETING OF LAKE VICTORIA BASIN COMMISSION TO BE HELD IN KISUMU

The 11th Joint Regional Policy Steering Committee (JRPSC) meeting of the Lake Victoria Basin Commission’s projects and programs will be held in Kisumu from January 29th to 31st, 2025. The meeting will bring together ministries responsible for Water, Environment and ...
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LVB IWRMP

Lake Victoria Basin Integrated Water Resources Management Programme (LVB IWRMP) Lake Victoria Integrated Water Resources Management Programme (LVB IWRMP) is a regional programme coordinated by Lake Victoria Basin Commission (LVBC) and implemented in the four Partner States of the East ...
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ACC-LVB

Adapting to Climate Change in Lake Victoria Basin Project (ACC-LVB)
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ScaleWays Project

Scaling out resilient Water and Agricultural Systems (ScaleWAYS) is a project implemented under the broader framework of Advancing Water Futures and Scenarios (WFaS East Africa: Accelerating transition towards resilient water and Food Systems). It’s a research project that would be ...
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EPSGG-LVB

Project on engaging private sector for green growth in Lake Victoria Basin (EPSGG-LVB)
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PREPARED

The Planning for Resilience in East Africa through Policy, Adaptation, Research and Economic Development (PREPARED) is a medium-term, multi-organization program partially implemented in the East African Community.
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NEWS

EAC PARTNER STATES COMMIT TO BOOSTING INVESTMENT IN LAKE VICTORIA CONSERVATION.

The East African Community (EAC) Partner States have committed to boosting investments in the conservation of Lake Victoria, the world’s second-largest freshwater lake, which has long been threatened by pollution and the adverse effects of climate change. During the 11th ...
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11TH JOINT REGIONAL POLICY STEERING COMMITTEE MEETING OF LAKE VICTORIA BASIN COMMISSION TO BE HELD IN KISUMU

The 11th Joint Regional Policy Steering Committee (JRPSC) meeting of the Lake Victoria Basin Commission’s projects and programs will be held in Kisumu from January 29th to 31st, 2025. The meeting will bring together ministries responsible for Water, Environment and ...
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COUNCIL OF MINISTERS APPROVES ADDITIONAL FUNDING FOR THE CONSTRUCTION OF THE NEW LVBC HEADQUARTERS

The East African Community Council of Ministers meeting has approved an additional funding of USD 802,126 for the completion of the new Lake Victoria Basin Commission headquarters in Kisumu. East African Community Secretary General H.E. Hon. Veronica Mueni Nduva announced ...
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LVBC TEAM PARTICIPATES IN COP 29 IN BAKU, AZERBAIJAN

Deputy Executive Secretary Eng. Coletha Ruhamya is leading a delegation from the Lake Victoria Basin Commission at the 29th Conference of the Parties of the UNFCCC (COP 29) in Baku, Azerbaijan. The LVBC team is set to host a side ...
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FINANCE AND ADMINISTRATION COMMITTEE APPLAUDS PROGRESS ON NEW LVBC HEADQUARTERS CONSTRUCTION

The East African Community members of the Finance and Administration Committee have praised the Lake Victoria Basin Commission for the progress made on the construction of its new headquarters. Led by Honorable Andrea Aguer Ariik Malueth, the EAC Deputy Secretary ...
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LVBC HEADQUARTERS CONSTRUCTION HITS 72% MILESTONE.

The construction of the state-of-the-art Lake Victoria Basin Commission Headquarters is nearing completion. Currently, the overall progress of the building stands at 72%, with external works at 68%. Electrical and mechanical installations are at 62% and 68%, respectively. Office Block ...
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