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Commonwealth Secretariat press release

New Deputy Secretary-General for the Commonwealth

27 March 2002

Mrs Florence Mugasha, a senior Ugandan civil servant, has been appointed Deputy Secretary-General of the Commonwealth. She will succeed Mr Krishnan Srinivasan of India, and becomes the second woman to serve as a Commonwealth Deputy Secretary-General.
Currently Head of Uganda's Public Service and Secretary to Cabinet in the Office of the President, Mrs Mugasha has had a 30 year career in the Ugandan Public Service. She was appointed to her current position in November 1996, becoming the first woman head of public service in Africa.

Mrs Mugasha has represented Uganda at a number of important regional and international meetings, including several Commonwealth summits. She is a member of the Board of Directors of the Commonwealth Association for Public Administration and Management.
Commonwealth Secretary-General Don McKinnon said: "I am delighted to have Florence Mugasha on board as the Commonwealth prepares to take on the challenges of the 21st century. I am sure that her long experience will enrich our team and that she will enjoy the full support and co-operation of all Commonwealth governments."

"I am excited by the prospect of contributing to this unique and dynamic organisation of 54 countries straddling the globe," said Mrs Mugasha. "Having attended the recent Commonwealth Heads of Government Meeting, I greatly look forward to assisting the Secretary-General in implementing the mandates agreed in Australia. It is a privilege to serve the people of the Commonwealth as a new chapter begins."

Note to Editors:
Mrs Mugasha assumes office at the beginning of May 2002. She will be responsible for political, legal, constitutional and human rights issues. She will also have responsibility for youth affairs, science and technology as well as some aspects of Commonwealth Secretariat Administration.

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