Cultural Nests, supporting indigenous cultural start-ups
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Project implementation period:
2021 to 2022
About the project:
Centro de Investigación en Comunicación Comunitaria A.C., a non-profit organization committed to supporting vulnerable indigenous communities, proposes to: 1) establish 6 artistic start-ups in Mexico through the development of a training program and a pre-incubation process; 2) promote access to national and international markets for cultural goods and services produced by indigenous peoples.
Beneficiary countries:
Mexico
Country of applicant:
Mexico
Action Impact:
UNESCO Priorities:
Funds allocated (in USD):
USD73000.00
Sections:
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Main activities
Short Description:
- Provide a training program for indigenous creators that responds to their cultural contexts and the specific needs.
- Provide seed funding over an incubation period of 9 months to indigenous people’s culture-related start-ups.
- Develop a virtual e-commerce platform to promote the work of indigenous artists.
- Conduct an audiovisual campaign on indigenous art to raise awareness on the importance of the diversity of cultural expressions within the framework of social inclusion.
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How does this project contribute to the implementation of the 2005 Convention?
Short Description:
Creates new business models for the cultural and creative industry in Mexico - The project seeks to develop a more inclusive cultural industry in Mexico through the creation of start-up and e-commerce site by indigenous people.
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Organization:
Centro de Investigación en Comunicación Comunitaria A.C.
Year of application:
2020
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