Uganda on November 18, 2025
With the most recent contract award under the Irrigation for Climate Resilience Project (ICRP), Uganda has made significant progress in bolstering its agricultural resilience. An individual consultant from the United Kingdom was given a USD 169,000 consulting contract by the Government of Uganda on November 18, 2025, as part of a World Bank-financed initiative, to assist with the technical and strategic implementation of the project.
Increasing Uganda's Climate-Resilient Agriculture
The ICRP (Project ID: P163836) is a flagship project designed to improve irrigation systems in Uganda's climate-vulnerable areas. The recently awarded consulting assignment will be crucial in directing project execution, offering specialised knowledge, and guaranteeing worldwide best practices in sustainability, climate adaptation, and irrigation design.
The contract, which is listed under Notice No. OP00409923 and was published on November 19, 2025, is a component of the World Bank's larger initiative to assist Uganda in modernising agriculture, lowering climate risks, and increasing year-round productivity.
Contract Extent and Technical Function
The consultant will assist with the following under procurement reference UG-MWE-493123-CS-INDV:
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Technical guidance on irrigation design
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supervision of climate-resilient infrastructure development
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Building teams' capacity in the Ministry of Water and Environment
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Combining risk assessments, sustainability frameworks, and climate data
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Support for monitoring and assessment across project locations
In light of growing climate variability, the USD 169,000 assignment highlights the strategic importance of technical expertise in creating resilient agricultural systems.
Organisations Taking Part
Buyer:
Ugandan government (Ministry of Water and Environment) and World BankConsultant
Personal Consultant in the UK
Strict adherence to international procurement standards, transparency, and value-driven implementation are guaranteed by the World Bank's involvement.
Why This Contract Is Important
Nearly 70% of Uganda's workforce is employed in agriculture, which continues to be the country's main industry. Food security and livelihoods are increasingly threatened by climate shocks, such as protracted droughts, heavy rains, and erratic seasons.
This consultancy award helps with:
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Enhanced efficiency of irrigation
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Reduced crop losses due to climate change
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Enhanced rural adaptability
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Better management of water resources
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Improved long-term agricultural sustainability planning
Taking a Forward Look
The Irrigation for Climate Resilience Project is anticipated to provide Ugandan farmers with a more dependable agricultural environment as implementation moves forward. Expansion of irrigation infrastructure, community-focused training programmes, and more extensive climate adaptation initiatives are possible future phases.
By obtaining specialised knowledge, Uganda puts itself in a position to significantly advance sustainable agriculture, supporting both national development objectives and international climate resilience targets.
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