UNESCO, 04 October 2021, International

The production and distribution of film and audiovisual works is one of the most dynamic growth sectors in the world. Thanks to digital technologies, production has been growing rapidly in Africa in recent years. The case of "Nollywood", with about 2,500 films made each year, is emblematic in this respect. It has enabled the emergence of a local industry of production and distribution with its ow…

Creative Australia, 30 September 2021, Australia

The Australia Council is pleased to release our new International Engagement Strategy 2021-2025. The strategy has been informed by national and international sector consultation, and an evaluation of the activity delivered under the Australia Council’s International Arts Strategy 2015-2020.

Office of the United Nations High Commissioner for Human Rights, 29 September 2021, International

In her final report to the General Assembly, the Special Rapporteur calls for greater recognition of human rights-respecting cultural mixing and syncretism and increased respect for mixed cultural identities, all of which is necessary for the implementation of cultural rights.

Nordic Co-operation, 22 September 2021, International

This study performed by the think tank Mandag Morgen and funded by the Nordic Council of Ministers examines the digital green transition in the Nordic-Baltic region. The study consists of three main parts. The first part maps the current policy initiatives relating to the digital green transition in the countries. The second part analyses positions of strength within the Nordic-Baltic region in r…

Arts Council England, 16 September 2021, England

To help us achieve the vision of Let’s Create, we will publish a series of Delivery Plans over the next decade. These will set out in more detail the steps we will take to deliver Let’s Create and how we will resource them. The first Delivery Plan covers 2021-24. Its a live document, which we’ll be adding to and updating over the coming months and years.

UNESCO, 14 September 2021, International

This document is presented in compliance with 40 C/Resolution 37, in which the General Conference invited the Director-General to submit to it, at its 41st session, the draft text of a recommendation on the ethics of artificial intelligence in accordance with the Rules of Procedure concerning recommendations to Member States and international conven…