Elizabeth Paula Napeyok
Elizabeth Paula Napeyok | |
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| Born | 24 December 1958 Kangole |
| Education | Makerere University |
Elizabeth Paula Napeyok (born 24 December 1988) is a Ugandan diplomat. She serves as the Ambassador of Uganda to Italy with residence in Rome.[1] She is the country's permanent representative to Food and Agriculture Organization, World Food Programme, and International Fund for Agricultural Development.[2]
Early life and education
Napeyok was born in Kangole and pursued her career in education where she extended knowledge to the education of girls in Uganda.[3]
Academic background
- Diploma in Education (English/Geography): Awarded in 1976 from the National Teachers' College Kyambogo (now Kyambogo University).
- B.A. (Hons) Degree in Sociology/Social Administration: Received in 1988 from Makerere University in Kampala.[4]
Before pursuing her university education, she completed her O-Level studies (East African Certificate of Education) in Gulu, Uganda, in 1972. Her educational journey laid the foundation for her early career as a teacher and development consultant before she transitioned into the diplomatic service.
Career
1970s–Early 1990s: Education Sector
Napeyok began her professional life as a secondary school teacher in Northern Uganda. Her work in education included:
- Teaching at Kangole Girls Secondary School.
- Advancing to the role of head teacher.
- Serving as an Assistant District Education Secretary from 1985.
1991–2004: Development Consultancy
For over a decade, Napeyok worked as a development consultant. In this capacity, she collaborated with the Ugandan government, several UN agencies, and international humanitarian organizations. Her focus was on community development and humanitarian issues.
2004–Present: Diplomatic Service
Napeyok joined Uganda's Ministry of Foreign Affairs, where she has held several significant ambassadorial positions:
- Ambassador to France, Cuba, and India: Early diplomatic postings included serving as Uganda's Ambassador to Cuba and France, and as High Commissioner to India.
- Current Role (since 2017): Ambassador to Italy: She currently holds this position, residing in Rome.
- Permanent Representative to UN Agencies: Concurrently with her role as Ambassador to Italy, she is the permanent representative for Uganda to the three Rome-based United Nations food agencies:
- Non-Resident Ambassador: Her current diplomatic scope also covers nations like Serbia and Cyprus, where she serves as a non-resident ambassador/high commissioner to enhance bilateral ties and trade.
Awards and recognition
In 2013, Napeyok was appointed as the Ugandan High Commissioner to India.[5] Napeyok was accredited as Her Excellency in 2017 by the Government of Uganda.[6][7][2] The ambassador offers support to international investors and Ugandans in the diaspora to identify investment opportunities for economic growth.[8][9]
Napeyok has been recognized for her contributions with two Presidential Awards: one for her work in promoting girls' education and another for export promotion.
Personal life
Elizabeth Paula Napeyok is a mother of two children.
See also
References
- ↑ "Ambassador of the Republic of Uganda Presents Credentials to the President of the Republic". President of the Republic of Croatia - Zoran Milanović. Retrieved 2025-04-14.
- 1 2 "H. E. Amb. Elizabeth Paula Napeyok, Head of Mission and Permanent Representative to FAO, WFP & IFAD". rome.mofa.go.ug. Retrieved 2025-04-14.
- ↑ "Novosti Press" (PDF).
- ↑ "Singapore / Uganda / Presentation of Credentials, 25 June 2015". Modern Ghana. Retrieved 2025-12-16.
- ↑ "Envoys of five nations present credentials to President Pranab Mukherjee". The Economic Times. 2013-12-16. ISSN 0013-0389. Retrieved 2025-04-29.
- ↑ "Embassy of the Republic of Uganda in Italy". EasyDiplomacy. Retrieved 2025-04-14.
- ↑ "Elizabeth Paula Napeyok - State House Uganda". Retrieved 2025-04-14.
- ↑ "HER EXCELLENCY AMBASSADOR ELIZABETH PAULA NAPEYOK MEETING WITH POBIC ASSOCIATION AND THE TOP MANAGEMENT OF THE GIANNINA GASLINI PAEDIATRIC HOSPITAL GENOVA, ITALY, 12 TH JULY, 2024. | Embassy of the Republic of Uganda". rome.mofa.go.ug. Retrieved 2025-04-14.
- ↑ "Ugandan Diaspora urged to invest back home". New Vision. Retrieved 2025-04-14.