UNESCO, 01 April 2026, Ukraine

More than 60 representatives of ministries from several countries and partners came together to discuss how international cooperation can emphasize culture’s contribution to resilience and recovery in situations of armed conflict. The conference also offered an opportunity to strengthen partnerships, coordinate support and exchange practical approaches to safeguarding and reinforcing Ukraine’s cu…

International Labour Organization (ILO), 31 March 2026, Zambia

Zambia is stepping up preparations to join the UN Global Accelerator on Jobs and Social Protection, with efforts focused on boosting youth employment, strengthening skills development, and aligning priorities with the upcoming Ninth National Development Plan.

The Herald, 31 March 2026, Zimbabwe

The National Arts Council of Zimbabwe (NACZ), in partnership with the Chartered Accountants Academy (CAA), convened a Creative Finance Workshop in Harare last week to assist artists in transforming their talent into viable business ventures

Egyptian Gazette, 31 March 2026, Egypt

Culture Minister Gihan Zaki stressed that culture is no longer merely a creative pursuit or intellectual luxury, but has become a cornerstone of national security and a vital instrument for shaping societal awareness and promoting sustainable development.

Culture Action Europe, 31 March 2026, International

Socially engaged arts has increasingly become the umbrella term used to describe a wide constellation of community-based artistic approaches. These include community arts, participatory arts, collaborative and co-created practices, social practice, public art, and artivism to name a few. Together, these approaches share a commitment to working with communities, shaping cultural processes collecti…

The Astana Times, 30 March 2026, Kazakhstan

The hub operates as both a collaboration platform and a research-and-development (R&D) environment, where ideas are developed into prototypes and market-ready solutions. It is the first initiative of its kind in Central Asia embedded within a university ecosystem, combining academic research with creative production and entrepreneurship.