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New IFCD email address: convention2005.ifcd@unesco.org
18/10/2016
The IFCD trains young musicians in Africa
In Chad, musical trainings help young artists rise onto the regional stage.Only a few days after playing together in...
13/7/2016
Working with the Private Sector - Invest in Creativity & Transform Societies
Cultural and creative industries contribute up to 10% of the GDP in some developing countries and generate about 30...
23/6/2016
Investing in creativity in the Caribbean through UNESCO's 2005 Convention
Best known for its music scene and for being home to world stars such as Bob Marley, the queen of pop, Rihanna, and hip...
22/6/2016
Fund Supporting Creative Professionals in the Developing World Secures First Private Foundation Donation
The Aileen Getty Foundation has made a 15,000 Euro donation to UNESCO’s International Fund for Cultural Diversity (IFCD...
19/5/2016
Celebrating young film makers from the developing world - 2005 Convention at Cannes Film Festival
Up and coming filmmakers spoke of their contributions to the film industry in developing countries and the need for...
12/5/2016
Investing in Creativity to Transform Societies - IFCD - Watch Impact Film
From setting up a digital arts laboratory in Senegal and boosting cultural policy development in Togo to strengthening...
22/4/2016
Calling on the Private Sector to Help Reinforce Creative Industries
Strengthening partnerships with the private sector is the focus for the International Fund for Cultural Diversity (IFCD...
22/4/2016
Niger’s Music & Audiovisual Professionals Profit from Copyright Education – IFCD making an Impact
Empowering creative professionals in Niger with key information on copyright laws has contributed towards strengthening...
25/3/2016
Ecuador’s Creative Professionals Ready for 7th Funding Call
Ecuador has a vibrant arts, music and audiovisual scene, which is growing from strength to strength and creative...
11/3/2016
Creative professionals in Asia Pacific trained to benefit from UNESCO’s fund to support creativity
Government officials, NGO staff, cultural and creative professionals in the Asia Pacific region attended an...