UNESCO: United Nations Educational Scientific and Cultural Organization

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Latin America and the Caribbean

Suriname
Suriname National Commission for UNESCO
General Information
English NameSuriname National Commission for UNESCO
Address

Suriname National Commission for UNESCO
Grote Combéweg 23
PARAMARIBO
SURINAME

Mail AddressP.O.Box 3017
PARAMARIBO
SURINAME
Phone(597) 47-10-81;
(597) 47-15-35
Fax(597) 47.11.19
E-mailnatcomsur@education.gov.sr
Web sitehttp://gov.sr/sr/ministerie-van-onderwijs-en-volksontwikkeling/samenwerking.aspx
Correspondence LanguageENGLISH
Office Holders
NameMr Raymond Sapoen *
TitleChairman
Election Date13 August 2010
Mandated duration
StartedAugust 2010
Type of Appointment* Ex Officio
Government PostOther

NameMs. Anuradha Kamtasing
TitleSecretary-General
Election DateAugust 1998
Mandated duration
StartedJuly 1998
Type of AppointmentAppointed by the Minister of Education and Community Development

Description
Date and Method of Creation16 June 1976 by Resolution of the Council of Ministers
StatusGovernmental (1 Ministry)
Department attached toMinistry of Education and Community Development
Documentation CentreThe National Commission has a Documentation Centre, holding mainly UNESCO publications, which is attached to the University Library.
Structure of the CommissionThe National Commission is composed of the following organs:
- The General Assembly
- The Secretariat.
Members/CompositionThe National Commission consists of 5 members
General AssemblyComposed of 5 members, specialists in the fields of UNESCO competence: the Senior Official of Education; the former Permanent Secretary of Culture; the Vice-Chairperson Board of the University; a Senior journalist; and a representative of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs. The General Assembly meets once a month.
Interaction with UNESCO and National Commissions