Nile Basin Discourse

The 9th NBD General Assembly Heads to Kigali

On 16 February 2026, the Nile Basin Discourse (NBD) will convene its 9th General Assembly (GA) in Kigali, Rwanda. This biennial high-level gathering will bring together 30 delegates representing NBD’s 10 National Discourse Forums (NDFs) across the Nile riparian countries to form the organisation’s highest decision-making body.

The General Assembly serves as a critical governance platform, reviewing progress and accountability from the Regional Board, setting the strategic direction for the years ahead, and electing a new Board to steer NBD through the next two-year cycle.

As civil society leaders from across the Nile basin meet to reflect, decide, and renew leadership, the Assembly reinforces a shared commitment to cooperation, dialogue, and sustainable management of the Nile’s resources from a citizen’s perspective.

Stay tuned for updates from Kigali as the NBD family comes together to shape a collective future.

🌍 *Join Us for the Nile Basin Information Services Webinar!*
🗓️ 20 November 2025 | 🕒 3:00 PM EAT

NBI and NBD are hosting an exciting webinar showcasing a suite of cutting-edge Nile Basin Information Systems; from early warning systems and hydrological monitoring tools to analytical dashboards, climate databases, and e-learning platforms.

If you work in water resources, climate resilience, data management, support community resilience, or regional cooperation, this is a session you don’t want to miss.

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