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Govt launches nationwide artists mapping to strengthen creative economy

The New Times, 24 September 2025, Rwanda

The Ministry of Youth and Arts (MoYA) will from September 22 to October 15 carry out a nationwide mapping of artistes aimed at establishing Rwanda’s first comprehensive and up-to-date database of artists and creative institutions.

“Art and culture is not preoccupied with borders” – Portrait of Kristin Danielsen

The Nordic Culture Fund, 24 September 2025, International

Kristin Danielsen took up her position as CEO of The Nordic Culture Fund just under three weeks ago, and her path to the Nordic region has from the outset been focused on international cooperation. When The Nordic Culture Fund launches its new strategy for the period up to 2030 this autumn, it will also mark 60 years since its establishment in 1966. With an awareness of the past, a keen eye on th…

Women Entrepreneurs in Uzbekistan Unlock New Opportunities in Creative Economy and Sustainable Tourism

United Nations Development Programme - UNDP, 24 September 2025, Uzbekistan

Women entrepreneurs participating in the Accelerator Programme of the Women Entrepreneurship Support Programme (WESP), implemented in collaboration with Hamroh - Women’s Entrepreneurship Support Company and the Ministry of Economy and Finance, gained valuable new knowledge and skills on through a series of master classes focused on two themes: the creative economy and the development of sustaina…

Cultural Connect spotlights Bermuda heritage

The Royal Gazette, 24 September 2025, Bermuda

Artists, community leaders and keepers of national traditions got together to discuss Bermuda heritage at the Department of Culture’s Cultural Connect last Thursday.

Global Indigenous Leaders Gather in Namibia to Preserve Culture and Biodiversity

UNESCO, 24 September 2025, Namibia

Held under the theme “Custodians of Ecology: Shared Worlds, Shared Futures,” the event brought together Indigenous leaders from Namibia and as far afield as Mexico, Colombia, Peru, Chile, Brazil, Argentina, Canada, Malaysia, Kenya, Tanzania, and South Africa. The gathering provided a platform to exchange traditional knowledge and ecological wisdom, showcase heritage practices, explore futures sha…

Culture now seen as key driver of development

FBC News, 23 September 2025, Fiji

The Na Vuku ni Vanua Conference, underway in Nadi, is the first of its kind, bringing together traditional leaders, government officials, academics, NGOs, and development partners under one roof.