UNESCO launches an international call for experts in the framework of the EU/UNESCO technical assistance project aimed at strengthening the system of governance for culture in developing countries.

Nationals from countries having ratified the 2005 Convention are eligible to apply.  Applications from experts from developing countries are strongly encouraged. Professionals with a minimum of 10 years of experience (minimum 7 years for applicants who are Nationals of beneficiary countries) are sought in fields relating to:

• the elaboration and implementation of cultural policies; and/or
• the development of cultural sectors and policy-making in developing countries; and/or
• international cooperation in the field of culture. . 

Applications must be submitted to the UNESCO Secretariat no later than 31 January 2011, midnight Paris time.

For more information on the call and to download the application form, please consult: www.unesco.org/new/en/unesco/themes/2005-convention/operational-projects/governanceofculture/.

On the occasion of the Fourth ordinary session of the Intergovernmental Committee, the UNESCO launched a publication called “Mapping Cultural Diversity – Good Practices from Around the Globe”. 

This is the result of the collaborative work of the Asia-Europe Foundation and the German Commission for UNESCO with contributions from the U40 Network for “Cultural Diversity 2030″.

This publication highlights a variety of  public or private initiatives, policies, programs and creations to protect or promote cultural diversity in many countries around the world.

 Download the publication here

UNESCO decided to fund two projects submitted by groups associated to the international movement of Coalitions for cultural diversity

Read the IFCCD press release