NAPE was formed in 1997 and is a registered indigenous environmental non-governmental organization (NGO) that works on a number of environmental issues with specific focus on undertaking lobbying and advocacy for sustainable use of natural resources in the areas of water and energy.
NAPE's Mandate
To promote sustainable, and equitable management of natural resources
NAPE's Vision
A Ugandan society that effectively participates in the sustainable management of natural resources
NAPE's Mission
A national environmental organisation that lobbies and advocates for the sustainable management of natural resources for the benefit of all
NAPE Development Goal
Improved management of natural resources in Uganda
This will be achieved through the following strategic objectives:
1. Promote gender parity in the management of natural resources
2. Enhance good governance in the management of natural resources
3. Increase public awareness on best practices in natural resources management
4. To mitigate effects of environmental / climate change through sound management of natural resources
5. Develop and enhance the capacity of NAPE to achieve its objectives
NAPE Core Values
Professionalism - Believes in employing well trained, highly knowledgeable and skilled staff to deliver high quality services through conducting research and confidently advocating for best practices in natural resource management.
Teamwork & Commitment- NAPE gives due importance to working together to achieve a common objective, respecting each other's contribution, realising and appreciating that togetherness is prime to accomplishment of tasks.
Transparency & Accountability- NAPE believes in being open in all ways and at all times, telling the truth, ensuring that resources are effectively and efficiently used, in the interest of every one.
Respect- NAPE places high value on the preservation of life, property, and the environment.
Integrity- NAPE expects its members and other networks/partnerships to conduct themselves in a manner beyond reproach
Organizational Structures and Governance
NAPE is a membership organization whose membership is drawn from individuals as well as institutions. The organisation operates under the over-all policy guidance and supervision by a nine-person Board of Directors. The Board of Directors approves programmes and budget and ratify internal policies, among other business.
The Board is serviced by a full time Secretariat headed by the Executive Director who is the Chief Executive and Accounting officer. The Secretariat runs the day to day affairs of the organisation headed by the Executive Director.
NAPE Policies are formulated by the General Assembly of Members. The General Assembly of members meets on annual basis to appoint senior staff and members. This forum provides opportunity for members to influence NAPE Programmes and exercise their mandate on governance issues of the organization.
NAPE Competences
Mobilisation for joint action, constructive engagement with Government, Networking with other partners Dialogue and consensus building with government and other actors may have divergent views |
