The Parisian mixed research unit on Comparative Law (CNRS/Université de Paris 1), directed by Mrs Hélène Ruiz Fabri, has organised a conference at the Sorbonne (Paris) on 18 and 19 June with the theme ‘The UNESCO Convention on Cultural Diversity: Preliminary report and legal challenges in meeting the objectives in economically resource-poor countries ‘

We invite you to consult the preliminary programme (in French) to find information on the running of the event, registration options and to obtain other practical information. The participation of Mrs Christine Lagarde, Minister of the Economy, Finances and Employment of France, Mrs Christine Albanel, Minister of Culture and Communication of France, and Mr Gilberto Gil, Minister of Culture of Brazil, and these are still to be confirmed. Lecturers will participate during the various sessions:

Roundtable – The UNESCO convention on Cultural Diversity: preliminary report and perspectives
Shared perspectives – The UNESCO convention on Cultural Diversity in light of cultural freedom and imbalance between the North and the south – an instrument of censorship, or a tool for rich countries?
Shared perspectives – The role of Intellectual Property law in the promotion of cultural diversity
Roundtable – cultural diversity for the countries of the South without grants or charity – a utopia?
Roundtable – The role of competition law in the promotion of cultural diversity
Roundtable – International commercial law – the strongest law working at the expense of cultural diversity?