Partnerships
The success of the 2005 Convention relies on a variety of actors: artists, civil society, governments, academics, donors, the private sector and the media.
By participating in discussions or contributing financially, donors and partners work to protect and promote of the diversity of cultural expressions strengthen the scope and impact of UNESCO’s programmes.
There are many ways to get involved:
Civil Society
Become an accredited civil society partner: see brochure for details and fill in application form
Support projects in your country
Join the Civil Society Forum: by writing to convention2005@unesco.org
Apply for International Fund for Cultural Diversity funding, if eligible
Participate in Quadrennial Periodic Reporting
Governments
Ratify the Convention
Apply to become a member of the Intergovernmental Committee: convention2005@unesco.org
Apply for funding from the International Fund for Cultural Diversity, if eligible
Implement Quadrennial Periodic Reporting process
Private Sector
Fund activities to achieve common development goals
Share business expertise
Dedicate human and financial resources to UNESCO
Provide in-kind contributions
Sponsor events, high-level conferences and International Days
Artists
Apply for International Fund for Cultural Diversity funding, if eligible
Join accredited civil society organisations