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Strengthening cultural diversity
UNESCO, together with the National Secretariat of Culture of Argentina, organized a training workshop on project formulation for the International Fund for Cultural Diversity (IFCD), in collaboration with the National Commission of UNESCO in Argentina.
The main objective of the event, held on May 3, 2024, was to present the Call for Proposals of the International Fund for Cultural Diversity, providing detailed information on its objectives, application criteria and evaluation of project proposals.
This workshop was held with the aim of strengthening the capacities of Argentine governmental and cultural institutions and civil society organizations in the preparation of projects suitable for submission to the Fund.
The event began with opening remarks by Gastón Pulero, National Director of Federal Integration and International Cooperation of the Secretariat of Culture of Argentina, and Alcira Sandoval Ruiz, representative of UNESCO Montevideo.
The introductory session, led by Juanita Casas of UNESCO's Diversity of Cultural Expressions Entity, provided an in-depth overview of the 2005 UNESCO Convention on the Protection and Promotion of the Diversity of Cultural Expressions, as well as a clear understanding of the main objectives of the International Fund for Cultural Diversity (IFCD).
The hands-on session, led by Claudia Romano, an expert facilitator in project development and review, addressed crucial issues, including how to apply to the call for proposals, which projects are eligible, who can submit projects and how to properly prepare them.
Participants also received guidance on uploading applications to the platform and formulating budgets, along with recommendations for submitting to the IFCD. The proposal evaluation and selection process was addressed in the following session, led by Florencia Noya from the Argentine National Commission for Cooperation with UNESCO and Juanita Casas.
Throughout the workshop, space was provided for questions and discussions, allowing for a dynamic interaction between participants and experts. The workshop was attended by more than 80 participants, including representatives of governmental and cultural institutions and civil society organizations.
It is crucial to highlight the importance of the International Fund for Cultural Diversity (IFCD) in supporting and financing cultural projects.
Since its implementation in 2010, the IFCD has been one of the main instruments of international cooperation and assistance for the 2005 UNESCO Convention, aimed at promoting a vibrant cultural sector in developing countries.
With a focus on gender equality and aligned with the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development, the IFCD has funded 149 projects in 69 countries, with more than $10 million allocated.
This year's call will remain open until June 14, 2024.
