Ministerial meeting to encourage ratification in the Asia Pacific region
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Project implementation period:
2011 to 2012
About the project:
The project aims to encourage follow-up events to be organised in other neighbor countries to continue the promotion and awareness-raising initiative of the convention. To do so, the Bangladesh Shilpakala Academy (National Academy of Fine & Performing Arts) of the Ministry of Cultural Affairs organized a three-day ministerial Forum in 2012, invited and encourage more countries in the Asia-Pacific region to ratify the 2005 Convention.
Beneficiary countries:
Bangladesh
Country of applicant:
Bangladesh
Action Impact:
Funds allocated (in USD):
USD38000.00
Sections:
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Main activities:
Short Description:
- Organizing a three-day Forum of Ministers of Culture of the Asia-Pacific region;
- Widely publicizing the Convention in the region by disseminating information about its objectives; and
- Drafting and publishing a final report and a joint declaration, providing a reference document which could serve as a basis for future meetings and debates.
Position:
Bottom Right
Style:
highlighted
Organization:
Shilpakala Academy
Family name:
Lohani
Given name:
Kamal
Position:
Director-general
Year of application:
2010
Results:
Adopted the Dhaka Declaration where Asia-Pacific nations proved their commitment to promoting cultural and creative industries and to strengthening regional cooperation in this area
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