UNESCO's Operational Activities in the Framework of the 2001 Convention


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UNESCO's operational activities under the 2001 Convention encompass capacity-building, promotional activities and the involvement in centres under the auspices of UNESCO.

  • The building of capacity and the establishment of research methodologies in States is a major concern of UNESCO, inscribed in the 2001 Convention.
    For more information: Capacity-Building
  • Institutes and centres under the auspices of UNESCO (category II) are entities which are not legally part of the Organization, but which are associated with it through formal arrangements approved by the General Conference. They are to contribute to the execution of UNESCO’s programme through capacity-building, through exchange of information in a particular discipline, theoretical and experimental research and advanced training, etc. They also contribute to technical cooperation among developing countries.
    In general, UNESCO is represented on the governing bodies of the category II centers and provides technical and, in certain cases, financial assistance on an ad hoc basis. However, as a rule, they are neither headed by a staff member nor do they apply UNESCO’s rules and regulations.
    For more information: Institutes and centres under the auspices of UNESCO