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

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

Strategic objectives

a) To provide a forum for advocacy services to its members for continuous interaction and promotion and protection of the members� rights in collaboration and cooperation with all stakeholders in the book chain.

b) To promote the recognition and fair remuneration of authors, and respect for their rights.

c) To provide a one stop center for members� progressive economic development through partnerships and collaborations

Focus areas

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

MESSAGE FROM CHAIRMAN

Academic and non-fiction authors are important resources for the development of an economy. Currently there are current disjointed efforts in promotion of academic authorship in Uganda. At the same time, there is a lot of potential academic writing and for non-fiction because of the demand of its products.

Furthermore, the academic and non-fiction writers are the major force in building a reliable and sustainable collecting society in the country. This is evidenced by the current educational reforms characterized by the increased education institutions right from Pre-primary to university, increased enrollment in higher education and demonstrated appreciation of reading culture in the country. There is also some progress in terms of the copyright and other Neighboring Rights Act, 2006 that provides for legislation with regards for intellectual rights. In addition, some universities have put in place Intellectual Property Policies, to interest staff to engage in publishing.

To ensure that authors benefit from authoring of books, there is a need for a shared vision that requires the authors coming together and having a one voice to ensure the sustainability of academic and nonfiction writing. Indeed, National Book Trust of Uganda (NABOTU) has put on its agenda to support a move of promoting the academic authorship that would ensure demonstration of links with the book industry. With the support from the Non-Fiction and Translators Association of Norway, there was a felt need to create a forum for Academic and Non Fiction Authors in Uganda.

Uganda Textbook-Academic and Non Fiction Authors� Association (UTANA) aims at creating an enabling environment for members to contribute to, participate in and enjoy the efforts and labour engaged in as authors within an agreed strategic direction.

I therefore take this opportunity to invite you to participate in the UTANA activities and programmes. Have time and take a look at the Website, identify how you can participate with UTANA accordingly. I urge all authors to endeavour to register as members of the Association as we work together in �Protecting Authors� Rights�.

Anybody who would like to partner with us, don�t hesitate to contact us at [email protected] or [email protected]

I wish you a good stay and fruitful navigation.

Prof. Elisam Magara
Chairman UTANA

UTANA EXECUTIVE BOARD 2013-2018

 NamePositionInstitution
1.Prof. Elisam Magara   ChairmanEASLIS, CoCIS, Makerere University
2.Mr. Godwin Anwyar Vice ChairmanCollege of Natural Sciences, Makerere University
3.Ms. Akullo Winny Nekesa  General SecretaryUganda Bureau of Statistics
4.Mr. John Baptist Situma Asst. General SecretaryPINE
5.Mr. Robert Kayiki TreasurerKampala Capital City Authority
6.Mr. Justus Biriomumisho   Asst. TreasurerGulu University
7.Mr. Otim Emmanuel     Publicity SecretaryCity High School
8.Ms. Joyce Tabingwa      Committee memberFarmers Media
9.Ms.Irene Serunjogi      Committee memberNational Curriculum development Center
    
 Regional Representatives:  
10.Ms. Samalie NamukasaCentral region    Uganda Bureau of Statistics – UBOS
11.Mr. Joseph Ochwo EmmaEastern regionDembe – Busubizi PTC
12.Mr. Julius Maama Northern regionIABC-Arua
13. Dr. George MugangaWestern regionBishop Stuart University