UNATCOM Board
It is a requirement of UNESCO that every Member State establishes a National Commission to ensure UNESCO’s permanent presences in the Country. By ensuring the permanent presence of UNESCO in Uganda, Uganda National Commission for UNESCO (UNATCOM) contributes to UNESCO’s effort to promote international co-operation in intellectual activities. UNATCOM is being governed by a New Board comprising of ten members since December 2018.
UNATCOM Board Composition
- Prof. Erabu Lugujju,
Vice Chancellor, Ndejje University
Chairperson Board
2. Mr. Mayende Simon Amooti
Director of Information & National Guidance
Member, Communication & Information Programme
3. Mrs. Mwanja Nkaale Rose
Commissioner Museums and Monuments
Member, Culture Programme
4. Mrs. Judy Namanda Kikonyogo
Head of Human Resource, Post Bank, Private Sector Fdn, Uganda
Member
5. Mr. Mukasa Apollo
Deputy Executive Director, Uganda National Action on Physical Disability
Member, Social & Human Science Programme
6. Ms. Sophie Kange
Coordinator Capacity Building and Learning Agenda
Member, Civil Society
7. Mrs. Tumwebasze Eunice
Ministry of Gender Labor & Social Development
Member, Culture Programme
8. Mr. Mutazindwa Hzyfa Abdallah
Commissioner BTVET Standards
Member, Education Programme
9. Mr. Odong Samuel
Secretary for Publicity, National Youth Council
Member, Youth
10. Ms. Rosie Agoi
Secretary General, Uganda National Commission for UNESCO
Secretary
Functions of the UNATCOM Board
- To formulate and review the policy of the National Commission for UNESCO
- To carry out the objectives and functions of the National Commission for UNESCO
- To set targets for the annual performance of the National Commission for UNESCO
- To monitor and evaluate the performance of the management of the National Commission for UNESCO
- To determine the organizational structure and staffing of the National Commission for UNESCO
- To consider and approve plans of the National Commission for UNESCO
- To supervise the management of the property and business of the National Commission for UNESCO
