The Communication and Information (C&I) Programme Committee of the National Commission is the intellectual arm of the Commission in respect of Communication and Information function. It is created to provide expert advice and guidance to the Commission in the Communication and Information field so that the Commission may in turn competently guide government and its partners to maximally explore the opportunities and benefits available in UNESCO
Functions of the C&I Programme Committee:
The C&I Programme Committee will, inter alias perform the following duties;
- Advise the Commission on any C&I related technical and policies.
- Identify studies, research and innovation programmes in C&I issues
- Support UNATCOM in the coordination of C&I promotion activities
- Review, interpret and prepare technical documentation, reports, papers, and legal instruments
- Review and document projects for presentation to UNESCO and other partners
- Mobilize actors and partners to actively participate in the UNESCO’s C&I Programmes
- Liaise with UNATCOM in C&I-related activities and participate as may require in the implementation , monitoring, review and evaluation of related programmes.
- Appraise and recommend C&I committee projects proposals submitted to the commission.
- Identify and recommend specific funding sources to UNATCOM
- Identify and recommend individuals and or institutions to UNATCOM for nomination/participate in UNESCO- C&I activities
- Carry out such other activities in the C&I field that may be required to help the commission achieve its objectives
The C&I Programme Committee membership is as follows;
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COMMUNICATION & INFORMATION |
1 |
DR. DRAKE PATRICK MIREMBE |
Makerere University (School of Computer and Information Techonology) |
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2 |
Mr. DANIEL OKORI |
Uganda Human Rights Commission |
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3 |
Mr. HANNINGTON OBANG |
Uganda Communication Commission |
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4 |
Mr. MICHAEL BWENGYE |
Uganda Institute of Information and Technology |
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5 |
Mr. EMMANUEL KIRUNDA |
Uganda Journalists Association |
kmemma10@gmail.com |
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6 |
LUCY ANYANGO EKADU |
President UJU |
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7 |
Ms. PAULINE ACHOLA |
National Commission For UNESCO/Focal Person |
pauline.achola@unesco-uganda.ug |