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January 2012
UN representatives discuss cultural industries in the Pays Bassari of Senegal
16 January 2012 | UNESCO
The representatives form the technical committee in charge of managing the MDG-F project ‘Promotion of Cultural Initiatives and Industries in Senegal´(in French only). This project aims at implementing national policies that will promote culture as an engine for sustainable human development.
Funding Opportunities for International Cultural Exchange in Asia | research project
15 January 2012 | culture360.org
The Asia-Europe Foundation and its online platform culture360.org are conducting a research on Funding Opportunities for International Cultural Exchange in Asia. The focus will be on mapping resources for funding in Asian countries which allow individuals or organizations to take part in international cultural exchange.
Uganda: Cultural Cooperation - Is It Beneficial to Country?
9 January 2012 | The Monitor/AllAfrica
In this article, the author responds to a previous published article on the role of culture as a development tool, in Uganda in particular.
From 2011-2012, Culture remains a pillar for sustainable development
2 January 2012 | UNESCO
UNESCO’s will continue its cultural leadership in promoting the role of culture for sustainable development through international advocacy, reinforced standard-setting and operational activities.