Day: May 1, 2020

May 01

Utana Programmes

Academic Writing Mentorship Program

The mentorship programme is organised by the Uganda Textbook -Academic and Non-Fiction Authors’ Association (UTANA) with the support from NFF. The programme is meant to support the willing and junior writers to work together with experienced authors and/or writers and existing publishing avenues to develop authorship skills and products.

Goal: Enhancing publishing culture in academic institutions and Universities in Uganda


The objectives of the proposed program are to:
• Improve the level of academic writing in educational institutions
• Develop writing/publishing skills among the mentees
• Develop the editorial and technical writing skills among the participants


Support participants in writing for publication

May 01

Past activities

May 01

Timeline

  1. 24th April 2020, Project Review meeting (Review the Call and application Guidelines) (Online)
  2. 30th April 2020, A Call for UTANA Grant Support announced on website and electronic media (Whatapp, Listserve and UTANA Website and news coverage though Press release)
  3. 11th May 2020, Board Meeting to approve the Selection Criteria
  4. 22nd May 2020: Stakeholders Sensitisation workshop for authors and prospective beneficiaries and other stakeholders
  5. 26th June 2020 deadline for submission of Proposals
  6. 8th to 10th July 2020, Retreat for Project Review Committee for selection of beneficiaries
  7. 14thAugust 2020: Giving of the Award to the beneficiaries.
May 01

Mission,vision and Core Values

Our Mission

A member-driven association upholding and enhancing the profile, status and rights of academic and non-fiction authors in Uganda

Mission

To promote the rights of academic and non-fiction authors through advocating for the recognition of their works and protection of their rights, products and services in collaboration and cooperation with all stakeholders in the book value chain.

Core Value

  • Respectful
  • Professionalism
  • Transparency
  • Integrity
  • Accountability
May 01

OUR PARTNERS

PARTNERS & COLLABORATION

1. Non-Fiction & Translation Association of Norway (NFF)

2.Kopinor , Norway

3.International Authors Forum (IAF).

4. Academic and Non-Fiction Authors Association of South Africa (ANFASA)

5.Kenya Non- Fiction and AAcademic Author’s Association (KENFAA)

6. National Book Trust of Uganda (NABOTU)

7. Uganda Reproduction Rights Organisation (URRO)

8. East African School of Library and Information Science (EASLIS)

9. National Curriculum Development Center 

PARTNERS & COLLABORATION

1. Non-Fiction & Translation Association of Norway (NFF)

2.Kopinor , Norway

3.International Authors Forum (IAF).

4. Academic and Non-Fiction Authors Association of South Africa (ANFASA)

5.Kenya Non- Fiction and AAcademic Author’s Association (KENFAA)

6. National Book Trust of Uganda (NABOTU)

7. Uganda Reproduction Rights Organisation (URRO)

8. East African School of Library and Information Science (EASLIS)

9. National Curriculum Development Center 

May 01

Fees and description

 

S/N

Type

Fee (UGX)

1

Individual Membership fee

30,000/=

2

Corporate/Institutional Membership

100,000/=

3

Annual Subscription

20,000/=

 

Subscription to UTANA writers-authors investment club  (WAIC)

 

A

UTANA Members

100,000/=

B

 Corporate/Institutional Membership

500,000/=
C

Minimum of 5 Shares  

 20,000/=
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May 01

Membership benefits

1. Participate in the General Meeting.

2. Nominate candidates to election of members of the organs of the Association.

3. Be elected to the organs of the Association.

4. Submit proposals to the executive bodies of the Association in issues related to the activities of the Association and to its members.

5. Use the services of the Association.

6. Use the insignia of the Association.

7. Receive information on the activities of the Association. 

8. Participate in the activities of the Association in order to achieve the objectives of the Association.

9. Participate actively in carrying out research conducted by the Association and present data about itself in the extent which does not damage its economic activities. 

10. May assume obligations in relation to organizing events of the Association and/or participating in these provided that a mutual agreement has been reached.

May 01

Utana Goals

UTANA focuses on the following to deliver strategic plan areas;

  • Membership mobilisation and support services
  • Capacity building of members
  • Service and activity supported programme
  • Sustainability
  • Operational efficiency
May 01

Types of membership

Ordinary Membership

open to all individual and corporate Ugandan authors of academic and non-fiction works in all languages;

Associate Membership

open to all Uganda literary groups and/or writers� organisations and individuals. This can be either a group/organisation, or an individual whose objectives are similar to those of the Association but who is not eligible for ordinary membership.

Honorary Membership

extended to individuals and corporate institutions that have rendered outstanding services or support to the world of writing or to the Association subject to members� approval at the Annual General Assembly. Honorary members are distinguished individuals/corporate institutions, nominated by the Executive Board and approved by the General Assembly.