In recent weeks, there has been a significant focus on cultural employment in different parts of the world. In late August in India, G20 Culture Ministers made a call to action, urging the integration of decent work goals into ongoing and future cultural policies. They call for adequate remuneration systems, comprehensive social protection, and support for transition to the formal economy where relevant. Additionally, the importance of a just transition to the digital environment is highlighted, along with the need for increased investments in skills training, technical assistance, and lifelong learning opportunities, particularly crucial for women, youth, and marginalised or vulnerable groups within the cultural and creative sectors (CCSs).

We are very pleased to welcome the State Culture Capital Foundation of Latvia as a new National Member of the Federation.

We are very pleased to welcome to the IFACCA Board Ms Ascala Tsegaye Sisk, Senior Deputy Chair of the National Endowment for the Arts (NEA).

El ministro de Cultura y Deporte, Miquel Iceta, ha presentado el programa de la Presidencia Española del Consejo de la UE en materia de cultura y deporte ante la Comisión de Educación, Juventud, Cultura y Deporte del Parlamento Europeo. Durante su comparecencia, Iceta ha destacado que una de las prioridades de la Presidencia Española es impulsar la consideración de la Cultura como Bien Público Esencial, Bien Público Mundial, “aglutinar a todos los países miembros en torno a un discurso y una estrategia para que la cultura sea una verdadera política de Estado”.

The G20 Culture Ministers’ Meeting, under India’s Presidency, convened in Varanasi today. Ministers of Culture and dignitaries from G20 members and invitee countries attended the meeting along with representatives from international organizations.

This morning the Hon Tony Burke MP, Minister for the Arts, officially launched Creative Australia, heralding a renewed Australia Council and a bold new chapter for arts and creativity.