ECOWAS - Economic Community Of West African States, 02 December 2025, International

On the eve of the West African Arts and Culture Festival (ECOFEST), the Commissions of the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) and the West African Economic and Monetary Union (UEMOA) convened a meeting of ministers responsible for culture from both organizations’ Member States on Sunday, November 30, 2025.

Namibia Economist, 01 December 2025, Namibia

The strategy will provide a road map for cultural and creative industries, while positioning them as key contributors to national development, innovation, and economic growth. It provides a coordinated framework to support artists, creative entrepreneurs and practitioners, and creative institutions, while promoting Namibia’s creativity, diverse cultural expression and heritage.

UNESCO, 28 November 2025, Fiji

The UNESCO Office for the Pacific States and the Fiji Museum have strengthened cooperation to advance the safeguarding, protection, and promotion of Fiji’s cultural heritage. Aligned with Fiji’s National Development Plan (2025–2029) and its National Culture Policy (2023–2033), this partnership reinforces national efforts to preserve cultural heritage, enhance museum capacities, and expand communi…

The Council of the European Union - Consilium, 28 November 2025, International

This is the message put forward by EU culture ministers in conclusions approved in Brussels today. The ministers stress the need to protect and promote culture in all its forms and Europe’s cultural heritage as crucial factors in building and maintaining democratic resilience.

Hungary Today, 27 November 2025, Hungary

From January 1, wages for those working in the cultural sector will increase by 15 percent, said the State Secretary for Culture at the Ministry of Culture and Innovation on Wednesday, on the M1 Ma reggel program.

Trade Chronicle, 27 November 2025, Pakistan

On the 27th day of the 39-day “World Culture Festival 2025” organized by the Arts Council of Pakistan Karachi, a significant Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) was signed between the Arts Council of Pakistan Karachi and the “Travelling Film Festival.” Arts Council President Mohammad Ahmed Shah and Film South Asia Chairman Kanak Mani Dixit signed the agreement.