news 11 September 2026 Daily Monitor (Uganda)
Uganda Invited to Global Coalition for Disaster Resilient Infrastructure
Uganda has been offered technical assistance and grants by the Coalition for Disaster Resilient Infrastructure (CDRI) to bolster its infrastructure against climate change impacts and natural disasters. The invitation highlights the potential benefits for urban planning, engineering, and policy-making. Source: https://www.monitor.co.ug/uganda/news/national/global-disaster-coalition-offers-uganda-technical-aid-grants-to-build-resilient-infrastructure-5592366
The Coalition for Disaster Resilient Infrastructure (CDRI) has extended an invitation to Uganda to become a member state, offering crucial support to enhance the nation’s infrastructure resilience. Amit Prothi, Director General of CDRI, stated that membership would grant Uganda access to vital technical assistance, capacity-building grants, and expert guidance to mitigate the effects of recurring natural and man-made disasters.
CDRI specializes in analyzing the interplay between national infrastructure and extreme weather events. Prothi explained that for issues like urban flooding in Uganda, the coalition could help identify root causes. “Is it because the infrastructure that has been built is not enough? Or is it that where you are building is maybe not in the right location?” he posed, emphasizing the need for comprehensive risk assessment.
Currently, CDRI comprises 70 members, including 58 countries, serving as a global platform for sharing disaster preparedness strategies. Formal membership for Uganda would unlock access to specialized knowledge and financial mechanisms. This could extend to understanding the causes of landslides and assessing whether building codes, scientific understanding, or construction locations need re-evaluation.
Support for member nations includes direct technical assistance, global capacity-building programs, and international advocacy. Ugandan universities and researchers could benefit from collaborative curricula, workshops, and opportunities to present on climate resilience at international forums such as COP meetings.
Reacting to the invitation, Mr. Paul Waniala, a Multimedia Producer with Vision Group Uganda who was part of a visiting journalist delegation, underscored the significance of such partnerships. He noted Uganda’s vulnerability to various disasters, including fires, floods, and landslides, and stated that joining CDRI would provide essential expertise and training to empower the country in disaster mitigation efforts.
As East Africa faces intensifying climate impacts, this alliance could equip Ugandan planners, engineers, and policymakers with the necessary tools to protect public infrastructure against future crises.
Source: Daily Monitor (Uganda)