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Our Leadership Structure
General Assembly
This is the supreme governing body of the Association and is constituted by all paid up members of USAA. A majority (51%) of the paid-up members of USAA shall constitute a quorum of the General Assembly.
Executive Committee
USAA is guided by a committed Executive Committee of elected professionals – sociologists and anthropologists who give their time, expertise, and leadership in voluntary service to the association and the profession. Their collective experience spans academia, research, policy, and development practice.
Titus James Twesige
President / Meeting Chair
Mr. Mathias Akuguzibwe
Vice President
Dr. Christine Tricia Kulabako, Ph.D
General Secretary
Dr. Christine Tricia Kulabako, Ph.D
General Secretary
- Phone:+256 779 688 004
- Email:secretary@usaaug.org
Dr. Emmanuel Aturinde, Ph.D
Publicity Secretary
Prof. Robert Kabumbuli
Secretary, Capacity Development
Prof. Robert Kabumbuli
Secretary, Capacity Development
- Phone:+256 771 886 848
- Email:capacity@usaaug.org
Mr. John Alinaitwe
Secretary, Membership Development
Ms. Sarah Kabukaire
Treasurer
Prof. Peter Atekyereza
Committee Member
Dr. Gerald Zihembire Ahabwe, Ph.D
Committee Member
Sub-Committees
Committee on Publicity and Publications (CPP)
This committee manages the association's public image and communications. Its work includes media engagement, public relations, corporate social responsibility, and overseeing the production and dissemination of association publications. The committee is composed of five members chaired by the Publicity Secretary on the Executive Committee.
Committee on Membership Development (CMD)
This committee drives the growth and engagement of the association's membership. Its responsibilities include recruiting new members, processing applications, managing certification and accreditation, providing references, and addressing membership queries. The committee is composed of five members chaired by the Membership Secretary on the Executive Committee.
Committee on Capacity Development (CCD)
This committee strengthens the professional skills and knowledge of association members. It organises training programs, workshops, symposia, and conferences on sociology and anthropology at both national and international levels. It also develops guidelines and policies for professional publications such as journals. The committee is composed of five members chaired by the Capacity Development Secretary on the Executive Committee.
Committee on Professional Ethics (COPE)
This committee upholds ethical standards among sociologists and anthropologists in Uganda. Its key responsibilities include developing and reviewing the professional code of conduct, educating and sensitising members on ethical practice, investigating complaints of ethical violations, and imposing appropriate sanctions. It also recommends updates to the Code of Ethics to the General Assembly. The committee is composed of five members chaired by the Vice President on the Executive Committee.
Committee on Finance and Procurement (CFP)
This committee oversees the financial and procurement affairs of the association. Its work includes financial planning, budgeting, auditing, and managing procurement processes. It also leads the selection of external auditors and reviews their reports to ensure financial accountability and transparency. The committee is composed of five members chaired by the Treasurer on the Executive Committee.
Trustees Advisory Committee (TAC)
This committee provides strategic guidance and preserves the institutional memory of the association. It is composed of senior sociologists and anthropologists, including founders, life members, and former Executive Committee leaders. The committee meets jointly with the Executive Committee at least twice a year, particularly during strategic planning and visioning sessions. The Vice President, General Secretary, and Treasurer serve as ex-officio members.
The Secretariat
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