Augustus Nuwagaba

Augustus Nuwagaba
Born 1964 (age 50–51)
Uganda
Residence Kampala, Uganda
Nationality Ugandan
Ethnicity Mukiga
Citizenship Uganda
Alma mater Makerere University
(BA Social Work & Social Administration)
(PhD in Poverty Eradication)
London School of Economics
(MSc in Population & Development)
Eastern and Southern African Management Institute
(Master of Business Administration)
Occupation Social Worker, Academic
Years active 1986 — present
Known for Academia
Home town Kabale
Title Academic Professor
Makerere University
Religion Christian
Spouse(s) Lillian Nuwagaba

Augustus Nuwagaba PhD is Ugandan social worker and academic. Currently, he serves as an Associate Professor of Social Work, Population & Poverty in the Department of Social Work & Social Administration, at Makerere University, the oldest university in Uganda. He also works as the Managing Consultant at REEV Consult International Limited, a private consultancy firm, incorporated in Uganda, with headquarters at Wandegeya, a township, within the city of Kampala, Uganda's capital and largest city.[1]

Background and education

He was born in 1964 in Kabale Municipality, Western Uganda, the sixth-born in a family of seven siblings. His father died when Nuwagaba was four years old, so he was raised by his mother, who passed away, when Nuwagaba was in Senior 2, at age of 16.[2]

He attended Kigezi High School from 1979 to 1985, serving as Head Prefect, during his stay. In 1986 he entered Makerere University, graduating in 1989 with the degree of Bachelor of Social Work and Social Administration. Later he graduated from the London School of Economics with the degree of Master of Science in Population and Development. He returned to Makerere University and pursued studies leading to the award of the degree of Doctor of Philosophy. His field of specialization for his doctorate degree was Poverty Eradication. He also holds the degree of Master of Business Administration obtained from the Eastern and Southern African Management Institute.[3]

Career

Augustus Nuwagaba has been a member of the teaching staff at Makerere University, since he returned from his Master's degree studies in London in the early 2000s. He serves as the Chairperson of Makerere University Academic Staff Association (MUASA).[4] He aslso serves as the Managing Consultant at Reev Consult International Limited, a private consultancy firm, incorporated in Uganda in 2000. The company offeres consultancy services in the areas of impact assessments, planning, social policy analysis, management services and institutional development services. The overall objective of the company is to achieve capacity development and poverty reduction in the geographical areas that they serve. Over the years, Reev Consult has provided consultancy services to International organizations imcluding the World Bank, DFID, UNDP, UNFPA, DANIDA; USAID, the Government of Uganda, community-based organisations and Non-Governmental Organizations (NGOs).[5]

Personal details

Dr. Augustus Nuwagaba is married to Lillian Nuwagaba since 1997. Together they are the parents of three children. He is of the Christian faith.[6]

References

  1. ↑ Namazzi, Elizabeth (29 April 2012). "Odd Jobs Made My Business - Prof. Nuwagaba". New Vision (Kampala). Retrieved 30 March 2015.
  2. ↑ Okuda, Ivan (29 January 2012). "Grinding Millet Is Still A Piece of Cake for Professor Nuwagaba". Daily Monitor (Kampala). Retrieved 30 March 2015.
  3. ↑ RCI, . (2014). "Reev Consult International: Augustus Nuwagaba, BA, MSc, MBA, PhD - Managing Consultant". Reev Consult International (RCI). Retrieved 30 March 2015.
  4. ↑ Natukunda, Carol (19 April 2006). "New Vision Publishes Free University Guide". New Vison (Kampala). Retrieved 30 March 2015.
  5. ↑ RCI, . (2014). "About Reev Consult International". Reev Consult International (RCI). Retrieved 30 March 2015.
  6. ↑ Kareire, Pidson (2 February 2007). "The Nuwagaba's Marriage Has Survived On Love And Respect". New Vision (Kampala). Retrieved 30 March 2015.

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