The Commonwealth of Learning CEMBA / CEMPA Programme benefits from the oversight and direction of two governing bodies: an Executive Governing Board and an Academic Board. Our goal is to design and deliver high quality learning and professional development opportunities for participating Partner Institutions and their students.
CEMBA/CEMPA Governance
| COUNTRY | INSTITUTION | EXECUTIVE GOVERNING BOARD MEMBER | ACADEMIC BOARD MEMBER |
| BANGLADESH | Bangladesh Open University | Professor Siddiqur Rahman Khan, Vice-Chancellor | Professor Dr Mohammad Zahir Raihan |
| BOTSWANA | Botswana Open University | Professor Kgomotso Moahi, Vice-Chancellor | Professor Baakile Motshegwa Dr. Shadreck Balisi |
| CAYMAN ISLANDS | University College of the Cayman Islands (UCCI) | Ms Nanalie Cover, Acting President | Dr Susanne Palmer Dr Annette Murphy |
| GUYANA | University of Guyana (UG) | Prof Paloma Mohamed-Martin Vice Chancellor |
Dr Diana Gobin Dr Duane Edwards |
| JAMAICA | University of the Commonwealth Caribbean (UCC) | Professor Colin Gyles, President | Professor Sheilah Paul Dr. Denarto Dennis Dr Andrea Sutherland |
| MALAYSIA | Wawasan Open University (WOU) | Professor Dr Lily Chan, Chief Executive & Vice Chancellor | Dr Lalitha Ramasamy |
| MAURITIUS | Open University of Mauritius (OUM) | Dr Dinesh Surroop, Director-General | Mr Ashwan Domah Mr Yash Krishna Gaya |
| NIGERIA | National Open University of Nigeria (NOUN) | Professor Uduma. O. Uduma, Vice-Chancellor | Dr Ada-Mac Ozigbo Dr Mark Ochala |
| PAKISTAN | Allama Iqbal Open University (AIOU) | Professor Dr. Nasir Mahmood, Vice Chancellor | Dr Muhammad Ehsan Javaid |
| SEYCHELLES | University of Seychelles (UNISEY) | Ms Joëlle Perreau, Vice Chancellor | Mr Paul Kangethe Ms Malshini Senaratne |
| SRI LANKA | The Open University of Sri Lanka (OUSL) | Professor P.M.C. Thilakarathne, Vice Chancellor | Mr W. Asanka R. Senevirathne Professor Nalin Abeysekera |
Last updated: April 2026
