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Orapuh Governance Structure: OAB & BoD

The governance of Orapuh is provided through two independent but complementary bodies — the Oversight and Academic Board (OAB) and the Board of Directors (BoD) — each with distinct responsibilities, but united by our shared mission to advance oral and public health through education, research, innovation, and service.

Oversight and Academic Board (OAB)

The OAB is the supreme advisory and regulatory body responsible for safeguarding the academic integrity, ethical standards, and long-term mission of Orapuh. The OAB operates independently from day-to-day management, providing oversight and guidance to ensure that all programmes — academic, research, publishing, and community-oriented — remain aligned with Orapuh’s values.

Core Responsibilities of the OAB:

• Academic quality assurance: review and approve curricula, academic programmes and standards.

• Strategic oversight: advise on institutional development, structure, and long-term direction.

• Governance and ethics: monitor compliance with organizational values, policies and global best practices.

• Performance evaluation: periodically assess the effectiveness of divisions, leadership, and institutional performance.

The OAB’s membership is drawn from experienced scholars, public-health professionals and leaders in relevant fields, selected for their integrity, expertise, and commitment to Orapuh’s mission.

Board of Directors (BoD)

The Board of Directors is the legally constituted governing body for Orapuh’s corporate / business operations — including those under the commercial arm. The BoD is responsible for steering the strategic, financial, and operational aspects of the business entity, ensuring compliance with corporate law, fiduciary duties, and responsible entrepreneurship.

Core Responsibilities of the BoD:

• Corporate governance and oversight of business operations.

• Legal and fiduciary responsibility: ensuring lawful operation, financial transparency, risk management, and regulatory compliance.

• Strategic decision making for commercial, publishing, training, consultancy, digital-solutions and other business activities.

• Oversight of organizational growth, partnerships, and expansion—while maintaining clear separation between the charitable and business arms.

How OAB and BoD Work Together

This dual-structure ensures that the charitable mission remains protected and independent, while the business activities have the flexibility and legal foundation necessary to thrive, all under the shared brand and vision of Orapuh.

Our Structure Ensures

• Clarity & Compliance: It clearly differentiates between charitable and commercial activities, ensuring compliance with legal and regulatory frameworks in each jurisdiction.

• Institutional Integrity: Academic quality, ethical standards, and mission-driven governance are insulated from commercial pressures.

• Sustainable Growth: The business arm can operate efficiently, attract resources, and generate revenue — all while supporting the charity’s mission.

• Transparency & Accountability: Having both bodies with well-defined roles helps build trust among stakeholders, partners, learners, and the public.

Relationship with the CGO

While the Central Governance Office (CGO) manages daily operations and strategic implementation, the OAB ensures these activities align with Orapuh’s mission, uphold academic excellence, and reflect best practices in virtual education and research.

Day-to-Day Administration

The Central Governance Office (CGO) is the coordinating hub of Orapuh’s ecosystem. It provides visionary leadership, strategic direction, and administrative oversight across all Orapuh divisions. The CGO ensures that the organisation’s operations, academic activities, research initiatives, and public engagement efforts remain aligned with Orapuh’s mission and values.

Office of the President

The president guides the institution towards its mission and goals, fosters academic excellence, and ensures its long-term sustainability and impact.

Registry Unit

This is an Office under the Central Governance Office. The Orapuh Registry Unit is a vital part of our academic administration, ensuring that all processes related to student admissions, records, examinations, and graduation are managed with the highest level of professionalism and efficiency. Our mission is to support every student’s academic journey by maintaining a seamless and accessible registry system that upholds the integrity and standards of Orapuh.

Staff

Our full-time staff (members), telecommuting officers, and numerous volunteers are erudite scholars of international pedigree operating from universities, colleges, hospitals, research institutions, and homes in Africa, Europe, North America, and Asia, and are associated with at least one of our affiliated entities.

Research Ethics Board

The Orapuh Research Ethics Board (OREB) reviews every research proposal and approves it before the research is conducted at Orapuh. It also monitors the conduct and outcomes of approved research.

Redress & Disciplinary Committee

Orapuh Redress & Disciplinary Committee (ORDC) attends to all complaints, requests for redress, and disciplinary concerns.

Regional Centres

We are working on establishing 5 strategic regional centres across the globe to facilitate the effective deployment of the mission of the organisation:

1. Sub-Saharan Africa (SSA) – Nairobi, Kenya
2. South and South-East Asia (SSEA) – Bangkok, Thailand
3. Latin America (LA) – Bogotá, Columbia
4. Middle East and North Africa (MENA) – Amman, Jordan
5. Eastern Europe and Central Asia (EECA) – Tbilisi, Georgia

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Contact

Our contact details are here.

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Orapuh’s 2024-2030 Strategic Plan

This plan sets out a framework of priorities for Orapuh and its tribal entities for the referent period. Click here to read the plan

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Selected Policies

Code of Conduct for OAB & BoD       Primary responsibilities of the OAB & BoD       Leadership succession plan