At a time when Southern Africa is seeking inclusive, sustainable pathways to economic recovery and youth employment, the Africa–Europe Partnerships for Culture: Promoting Culture and Heritage-based Sustainable Tourism in Southern Africa project steering committee formally launched the project’s implementation phase and set in motion a multi-country effort to translate heritage potential into tangible community benefits across six Southern African countries on 15 January, 2026.

https://www.unesco.org/en/articles/africa-europe-project-launches-new-era-culture-heritage-tourism-southern-africa