Gudula Naiga Basaza

Personal statement: A Ugandan patriot experienced in and committed to promoting applied
education and socio-economic development for over three decades. A successful, happy, positive
about life, zealous, self-driven and dynamic social entrepreneur of proven high integrity
committed to pay it forward. At micro level a passionate ideological philanthropist especially for
the youth and women at the base of the pyramid with a specific target of transforming humanity.
Self-distinguished in corporate governance as a diligent leader, critical thinker and practical
innovator. Remarkably talented to organise, revitalise and propel institutions to deliver to purpose
and in time. Endowed with an intrinsic drive to deliver on commitments in record time with
precision. A proficient communicator and writer with expertise in building strategic and
empowerment alliances with diverse communities regardless of background, status or orientation
but with unity of purpose. A quick learner, local, regional and global networker, team player in
multi-disciplinary and multi-sectoral collaboration, capacity building practitioner that can multitask
with ease and purpose. To those that much has been given much more is expected; I am
committed to making a positive tangible contribution to the development of my country in my life
time.
LIFETIME COMMITMENT: Equip 1,000,000 Youth Agripreneur Champions (YACs) with an
agribusiness that serves as a business, model, mentor and inspiration by the year 2030.
MEASURE OF SUCCESS: Each youth earning at least $1000 per month.
DATE OF BIRTH 11TH APRIL 1970
NATIONALITY Ugandan
OCCUPATION Social infopreneur
ACADEMIC QUALIFICATIONS
2009 - 2010 POST DOCTORATE, Educational Technology, George Washington
University, USA. Fulbright Fellow.
2002 - 2006 PhD. ICT and Educational Sciences, University of Ghent, Belgium.
1997 – 1998 MA, Educational Sciences, York University, UK.
1993 - 1994 Post Grad. Dip.Education, Makerere University, Uganda.
1989 - 1992 B.Sc.Botany and Zoology, Makerere University, Uganda.
The academic education has been regularly supplemented by training in various disciplines and
entrepreneurial skills.
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WORK EXPERIENCE
2010 to date Managing Director, Gudie Leisure Farm http://gudieleisurefarm.org
2009 to 2010 Vice Chancellor, St. Joseph international University.
2008 to 2009 Development Officer, St. Augustine International University
2006 – 2008 Director, Center for Distance Learning, Uganda Martyrs University.
Director, Quality Assurance, Uganda Martyrs University.
2000-2002 Consultant, USAID Micronutrient nutrition pro