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UNESCO Strengthens the Nigerian Cultural Industries in the Digital Environment
2025-03-23 ICCSD

On 6 December 2024, UNESCO launched the European Union (EU)-UNESCO project "Support towards strengthening institutional and professional capacities for effective administration of CCIs in the digital environment" in Abuja, Nigeria.

UNESCO Strengthens the Nigerian Cultural Industries in the Digital Environment

During the launch event organized by the UNESCO Abuja Office and the Ministry of Arts, Tourism and Creative Economy of Nigeria, the Ministry shared its eight-point strategy for development of the creative economy in Nigeria including: developing skills, formulating effective policies, fostering partnerships, and enhancing the contribution of the culture sector to economic growth. A representative of the Ministry emphasized the government's commitment to integrating creative industries into the broader economic framework and evolving digital ecosystem.

"With more policies set to be developed for the previously overlooked creative economy, Nigeria is more than honored to receive expert technical and financial assistance from UNESCO and the EU. It will ensure these policies are globally aligned and position Nigeria as a leader in creative and tourism sectors worldwide." said Mr. Roshan Nanayakkara, Special Assistant on Monitoring, Evaluation, and Heritage, Federal Ministry of Arts, Culture, and Creative Economy of Nigeria.

With support by UNESCO and the European Union, Nigeria will engage in stakeholder consultations, workshops and peer learning to develop a strategy for its cultural and creative industries in line with the 2005 Convention on the Protection and Promotion of the Diversity of Cultural Expressions. This will include an emphasis on digital creativity and youth employment opportunities.

"This Programme responds to the MONDIACULT 2022 Declaration, which called for greater investment in cultural policies. In this endeavor, our EU/UNESCO Expert Facility plays a critical role. It is a project entirely dedicated to policy strengthening and supports inclusive and participatory processes. The involvement of all relevant stakeholders is crucial to ensure comprehensive policies that reflect shared priorities and needs." said Mr. Gautier Mignot, European Union Ambassador to Nigeria and Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS).

"UNESCO is grateful for the ongoing support received from the European Union, which continues to empower countries around the world to harness the potential of culture and creativity for sustainable development through this transformative programme." siad Mr. Abdourahamane Diallo, Head of UNESCO Office in Abuja.

This initiative is part of an ongoing programme (2023-2026) entitled "Advancing Evidence-based Policies and Actions and Supporting Policy making to Enhance the Contribution of Creative Sectors and Industries to Sustainable Development", offers technical assistance to eight countries in the Global South.

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