| Date and Method of Creation | 1955 |
| Status | Governmental (1 Ministry) |
| Legislation | The legal instrument of the National Commission dates back to 1974
The National Commission depends on the Ministry of Education. |
| Documentation Centre | The Documentation Centre of the Commission mainly holds UNESCO publications as well as Newsletters on Education, Science and Culture. The persons who come to the Center are usually academics. |
| Structure of the Commission | The National Commission consists of the following bodies:
- The Executive Committee (13 members), which meets at least once a year;
- Five Committees dealing with: (1) Education; (2) Culture; (3) Science; (4) Communication; and (5) Social Science. The Committees meet when required;
- The Secretariat. |
| Members/Composition | The Membership of the National Commission represents the Ministries (Education and Sports, Tourism and Culture, Communication, Social Welfare), the Associated Schools and the Federation of UNESCO Clubs in the country, as well as NGOs and individuals in their personal capacity. |
