Kabul Photo Biennale “Rebirth” | Spinning wool ©Neda Taiyebi
Fostering Creativity and the Cultural Diversity
UNESCO Afghanistan works to promote universal ratification and the effective implementation of the 2003 and 2005 Conventions, and strengthen legal, policy and institutional environments that support the diversity of cultural expressions, through the safeguarding of intangible cultural heritage and support for the emergence of dynamic cultural and creative industries.
The office also pursues capacity-building at all levels for the development of a dynamic cultural and creative sector, in particular by encouraging creativity, innovation and entrepreneurship, supporting the development of cultural institutions and cultural industries, providing training for culture professionals and increasing employment opportunities in the cultural and creative sector for sustained, inclusive and equitable economic growth and sustainable development.
5) Safeguarding Intangible Heritage
Intangible cultural heritage identified and safeguarded by Member States and communities, in particular through the effective implementation of the 2003 Convention;
6) Diversity of Cultural Expressions
Policies and measures to promote the diversity of cultural expressions designed and implemented by Member States, in particular through the effective implementation of the 2005 Convention;
7) Promoting Culture in Policies for Sustainable Development
Culture integrated into policies and measures at the national and local levels by Member States for their effective implementation of the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development.
Related projects:
- NPCE: Improved Higher Education for Culture and Creative Industries
- NPCE: The Afghanistan Translation Movement
- NPCE: Legal Framework and Policies for Culture
- NPCE: Architecture for Public Spaces