Category 2 Centers
Last update:20 March 2025
Category 2 Institutes and Centres serve as international or regional poles of expertise and provide technical assistance and services to Member States, partners and UNESCO. Through capacity-building, knowledge sharing and research, Category 2 Institutes and Centres support global, regional, sub-regional or interregional activities carried out by UNESCO and other organizations.
There are currently 20 UNESCO Category 2 Institutes and Centres working in culture. Please consult the table below for information on Category 2 Institutes and Centres working specifically on the 2005 Convention.
| Name | Country | Chairholder |
|---|---|---|
| Nigeria | Prof. Peter A. Okebukola | |
| China | Mr HAO Ping | |
| Colombia | Ms. Margarita Cuéllar-Barona | |
| Burkina Faso | Director Michel SABA |