UNESCO, 26 August 2025, Nepal

UNESCO, ILO and British Council in partnership with the Ministry of Culture, Tourism and Civil Aviation, and FCA Nepal, organized the Stakeholder Forum and Dialogue on Cultural and Creative Economy in Kathmandu. This forum provided a crucial platform for Nepal’s diverse stakeholders from creative and cultural sectors to collectively examine the gaps and challenges within the sectors and commit to…

Jamaica Information Service, 24 August 2025, Jamaica

The Ministry of Culture, Gender, Entertainment, and Sport is advancing efforts to develop Jamaica’s entertainment and creative industries, a mission now bolstered by the creation of a training institute for practitioners, innovators, entertainers, and creative professionals.

The Citizen, 24 August 2025, Tanzania

Sweden has reaffirmed its commitment to supporting the growth of the arts and culture sector in Tanzania and across Africa, emphasising that culture is not a luxury, but a foundation for democracy, creativity, and human dignity.

The New Times, 22 August 2025, Rwanda

There is a new creative programme emerging in Kigali which is inspiring young filmmakers aspiring to achieve their dreams in the cinema space. Facilitate by Tarama Rwanda, the programme dubbed “Creative Hangouts” provides capacity-building designed to empower creatives and innovators across Rwanda and beyond.

PMN - Pacific Media Network, 22 August 2025, Tonga

A new book exploring the breadth of Tongan arts launched on Friday at the Māngere Arts Centre - Ngā Tohu o Uenuku, after 13 years of research and collaboration.

Jamaica Information Service, 21 August 2025, Jamaica

A new chapter of protection and support has opened for Jamaica’s creative community, as the first set of entertainers and creatives have received their health insurance cards under the Jamaica Entertainers and Creatives Insurance Plan (JECIP).