National Commissions: UNESCO

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Latin America and the Caribbean

Suriname

Suriname National Commission for UNESCO

General Information
English Name	Suriname National Commission for UNESCO
Address	Suriname National Commission for UNESCO Grote Combéweg 23 Paramaribo Suriname
Phone	597-498383 597-530289
E-mail	natcomsur@education.gov.sr; natcom.suriname@gmail.com
Correspondence Language	ENGLISH

Office Holders

Name	Ms Natasia Bennanon
Title	Permanent Secretary Education
Started	August 2015

Description

Date and Method of Creation	16 June 1976 by Resolution of the Council of Ministers
Status	Governmental (1 Ministry)
Department attached to	Ministry of Education and Community Development
Documentation Centre	The National Commission has a Documentation Centre, holding mainly UNESCO publications, which is attached to the University Library.
Structure of the Commission	The National Commission is composed of the following organs: - The General Assembly - The Secretariat.
Members/Composition	The National Commission consists of 5 members
General Assembly	Composed 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