The judicial text was accepted26/12/1988 and last revised
Legislation
The National Commission was created according to the Royal Decree no. 5/74 (1974). The Royal Decreee no. 95/88 of 1988 organizes the National Commission.
Documentation Centre
The Commission runs a modest Documentation Centre, which holds publications of UNESCO and other Organizations such as ISESCO and ALECSO.
Structure of the Commission
The National Commission consists of the following bodies:
- The General Assembly;
- Four Sub-Committees dealing with Education, Science, Culture and woman affairs
- The Secretariat.
Members/Composition
As a governmental body, the National Commission is composed of some 20 members representing different Ministries, national organizations and academic institutions specialized in the fields of UNESCO's competence. The Commission meets in Plenary twice a year.
Executive Committee
No information provided
General Assembly
Membership of the General Assembly is from ministries and Governmental Organisations which have relations with the aims of UNESCO: Minister of Education (Chairperson); Undersecretary for Ministry of Education (Deputy Chair); representatives of the following Ministries: Foreign Affairs, Social Affairs, Labour & Vocational Training; Agriculture & Fisheries; Regional Municipalities & Environment; Water Resources; Information; National Heritage & Culture; National Economy; representatives from the following National Organisations: Sultan Qaboos University; General Organisation for Youth Sports and Cultural Activities. Their membership lasts for 3 years, liable for renewal.
The Assembly meets twice a year. Exceptional meetings may be held, according to the request of the Chairperson or the Secretary-General.
Committees or Sub-Committees
According to the Royal Decree N° 95/88, the Chairperson is authorized to form 3 sub-committees from members of the Assembly. These are: Educational, Culturel and Science Committees. Each sub-committee decides its meetings according to the burden of its work.
Committees/Sub-Committees Details
Number of Committees or Sub-Committees
4
Sub-committee Topics
[X] Education
[X] Science
[X] Culture
[X] Women
Interaction with UNESCO and National Commissions
Overview
The Oman National Commission collaborates with most National Commissions of Arab States as well as National Commissions of other countries such as Korea, Japan, China, India, Russian Federation, Germany and Netherlands in the fields of UNESCO's competence. It also has a very good working relations with UNESCO Offices in Arab States, particularly with the UNESCO Office in Doha.
Activities of the National Commission
Early Childhood Care and Education (ECCE) Consultation meeting.
Domain
Education for All
Location
Muscat, Oman.
Country
Oman
Region
Arab States
Scope
Régional
From (Y-m-d)
05/12/2006
Activity type
Meetings
Description
The meeting provided a forum of discussion on ECCE in the region and allowed for exchange of expertise and best practices. The participants were also briefed on ECCE policy review.
Organizers
UNESCO Doha Office in collaboration with Beirut Office and Oman National Commission.
AWorkshop on Peace Education.
Domain
Education for a Culture of Peace and Non-Violence
Location
Muscat, Oman.
Country
Oman
Region
Arab States
Scope
National
Activity type
Workshops
Description
The workshop aimed to analyze the notions of peace in the Omani curricula and to seek the promotion of peace and tolerance in schools.
Organizers
The National Commission organized this workshop with the support of UNESCO Doha Office.
“Rashid and Dana The Recyclers”.
Domain
Education for Sustainable Development
Location
Muscat, Oman.
Country
Oman
Region
Arab States
Scope
Régional
Activity type
Publications
Description
A Progrmme Specialist from UNESCO Doha Office visited Oman NATCOM and NGOs in connection with the acceleration of the ongoing project entitled “Rashid and Dana The Recyclers”. The Omani authorities agreed to support this Pan Arab educational guideline to resources recycling.
Organizers
The Oman National Commission for UNESCO and the UNESCO Doha Office.
A Workshop for Media Professionals.
Location
Muscat, Oman.
Country
Oman
Region
Arab States
Scope
National
From (Y-m-d)
12/02/2007
To (Y-m-d)
14/02/2007
Description
The objective of the workshop was to improve the skills and awareness of media professionals and to promote independent and pluralistic media.
Organizers
UNESCO Doha Office, in cooperation with Oman NATCOM and Sultan Qaboos University.
Financing
Funds were provided by UNESCO Offices, Doha, Beirut and Cairo and Sultan Qaboos University.
Sub-Regional Workshop on promoting and preserving the handicraft for all the GCC countries.
Domain
Creativity and the Arts
Location
Muscat, Oman.
Country
Oman
Region
Arab States
Scope
Sous-régional
From (Y-m-d)
21/10/2007
To (Y-m-d)
23/10/2007
Activity type
Workshops
Description
The workshop aimed to increase public awareness in promoting and preserving the handicraft and to promote the diversity and quality of handicrafts as well as the social status of craftsmen.
Organizers
In 2007 a contract has been signed between UNESCO Doha Office and Oman NATCOM for conducting a Sub-Regional Workshop on promoting and preserving the handicraft for all the GCC countries.
Financing
Doha Office
Film on "World Heritage Sites".
Domain
Culture
Location
Musact, Oman.
Country
Oman
Region
Arab States
Scope
Inter-régional
Activity type
Other
Organizers
UNESCO Doha Office supported Oman National Commission in the production of the film.
Regional workshop on Education for Sustainable Development
Domain
Education for Sustainable Development
Location
Wilayat of Barkah, Oman.
Country
Oman
Region
Arab States
Scope
Régional
From (Y-m-d)
30/03/2009
Activity type
Seminar, interregional training
Description
The workshop comes within the activities of the National Commissionin in the field of education for sustainable development and intercultural dialogue. It was part as well of the acivities of the Omani Assosiated Schools on the occasion of the United Nationas' Decade for Education for Sustainable Developemnt (2005-2014). The regional workshop aimed at promoting ESD and dialogue between students from different cultures (Jordan, Palestine, Morocco, Egypt, Qatar, Kuwait, Bahrain, Yemen, Denmark, Germany and Sultanate Oman).
Organizers
The workshop was organised by the Omani National Commission in cooperation with UNESCO, ISESCO, the Kuwait National Commission and the German Commission, within the framework of the Euro-Arab dialogue.
