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About the IFCD

Decision makers, cultural entrepreneurs and practitioners in the global South use IFCD investments to develop policies, markets and training opportunities that strengthen their culturally unique cultural industries. Thanks to our governmental and private donors, we have raised US$ 5.6 million, which has helped support 48 projects across 36 countries so far.

The IFCD is multi-donor Fund established under Article 18 of the Convention on the Protection and Promotion of the Diversity of Cultural Expressions.

Useful Information

Recommended Projects Profiles

See the project profiles for recommended projects by the Panel of Experts to the Intergovernmental Committee.

Charts and Graphs

Find out more about projects funded in previous funding cycles for the IFCD.

IFCD in Action

Find out more about projects funded in previous funding cycles.

E-Updates

Series of four e-updates featuring project success stories, IFCD highlights and more.

IFCD Resources

Guidelines on the use of the resources of the IFCD

Approved by the Conference of Parties at its second session. Guidelines on the use of the resources of the IFCD. English | French

Decisions on use of the resources of IFCD

Intergovernmental Committee for the Protection and Promotion of the Diversity of Cultural Expressions:

Third Ordinary Session. Decision 3.IGC 5 English | French

Fourth Ordinary Session. Decision 4.IGC 10A English | French

Fifth Ordinary Session. Decision 5.IGC 5 English | French

Proposals by Country

About 2005 Convention

The Convention on the Protection and Promotion of the Diversity of Cultural Expressions is a legally-binding international agreement that ensures artists, cultural professionals, practitioners and citizens worldwide can create, produce, disseminate and enjoy a broad range of cultural goods, services and activities, including their own.

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Contact

UNESCO

Section for the Diversity of Cultural Expressions (CLT/CEH/DCE)

1 rue Miollis
75732 Paris Cedex 15, FRANCE
Phone: +33 (0)1 45 68 42 77
Fax: +33 (0)1 45 68 55 95
Email: convention2005@unesco.org
Web: www.unesco.org