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Multi-sector approach rooted in culture key to early childhood development: Mokoroa

Cook Islands News, 29 May 2025, Cook Islands

Minister of Education Vaine “Mac” Mokoroa says a “multi-sector approach” rooted in Cook Islands cultural knowledge is critical to building strong foundations for early childhood development (ECD).

Culture Ministry Launches ‘Cultural Innovation Challenge’ to Design Cultural Policies with Local and International Expertise

Saudi Press Agency, 26 May 2025, Saudi Arabia

Under the patronage of Minister of Culture Prince Bader bin Abdullah bin Farhan, the Ministry of Culture launched on Sunday the “Cultural Innovation Challenge (POLICYTHON),” an interactive event aimed at engaging the broader cultural community in a policy design hackathon, with the participation of national talents and international experts, in support of the growth of the cultural sector and the…

Reimagining Cultural Leadership: Reflections from the World Summit in Seoul

Culture Action Europe, 26 May 2025, International

This week, Culture Action Europe Secretary General Lars Ebert is in Seoul, South Korea, where he is contributing to the 10th World Summit on Arts and Culture, organised by the International Federation of Arts Councils and Culture Agencies (IFACCA). Lars published a contribution to the summit’s discussion paper entitled “From Practice to Policy and Back: Advancing Cultural Democracy in Europe.” In…

OACPS Concludes 119th Council of Ministers Session with Renewed Commitment to Reform, Regional Solidarity and Structural Transformation

Organisation of African, Caribbean and Pacific States - OACPS, 25 May 2025, International

The Organisation of African, Caribbean and Pacific States (OACPS) concluded the 119th Session of its Council of Ministers, held from 23 to 25 May 2025 in Brussels, Belgium. The session marked the Organisation’s historic 50th anniversary, celebrated under the theme: “A Transformed and Renewed OACPS in a Changing World.”

UNESCO and the Republic of Korea establish a new Framework Agreement to support initiatives for living heritage safeguarding

UNESCO, 23 May 2025, Korea, Rep

The Republic of Korea and UNESCO have established a Framework Agreement for the Safeguarding of the Intangible Cultural Heritage. The signing was marked by a ceremony held at UNESCO Headquarters, Paris, in the presence of H.E. Mr Choi Eung-Chon, Administrator of the Korea Heritage Service, H. E. Ms Sang Mee Bak, Ambassador and Permanent Delegate of the Republic of Korea to UNESCO, Mr Ernesto Otto…

ICOM and UNESCO renew commitment to protect cultural heritage through strengthened partnership

ICOM - International Council of Museums, 23 May 2025, International

In a landmark moment for the global cultural heritage community, ICOM and UNESCO proudly celebrated the signing of a renewed Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) at UNESCO Headquarters in Paris. This important agreement marks a new chapter in the longstanding collaboration between the two organisations.