The Organización de Estados Iberoamericanos para la Educación, la Ciencia y la Cultura (OEI) and Agencia Española de Cooperación Internacional para el Desarrollo (AECID) are organizing a parallel event titled "Cultura y Desarrollo Sostenible. Contribuciones de Iberoamérica a la Agenda Global". This event aims to showcase Ibero-America as a dynamic and innovative region in designing and implementing policies that integrate cultural rights, diversity, and sustainable development. The event will take place on September 29, 2025, at the Centro Cultural Hispano-Guineano.
The event seeks to strengthen the role of culture in the global agenda, emphasizing its contribution to sustainable development, social inclusion, and territorial cohesion. It will bring together experts and representatives from multilateral organizations, cultural networks, and institutional actors to promote dialogue and the creation of alliances. The goal is to develop cultural public policies based on evidence, with a focus on cultural rights and diversity. This initiative is a collaborative effort, also supported by CAF - Banco de Desarrollo de América Latina y el Caribe and the Ministerio de Cultura de Brasil.
High-level participants include Mariano Jabonero, Secretary General of OEI; Santiago Herrero Amigo, Director of Cultural and Scientific Relations at AECID; Alejandra Claros, Secretary General of CAF; and Claudia Leitão, Secretary of Creative Economy at the Ministerio de Cultura de Brasil (Minc – Brasil). Raphael Callou, Director General of Culture at OEI, will moderate the discussion. The event is scheduled to take place from 13:30 to 14:30 on September 29, 2025, at the Centro Cultural Hispano-Guineano.
The event aims to highlight successful experiences and approaches from Ibero-America that can inform global policies on sustainable development and cultural rights. By sharing knowledge and best practices, participants hope to foster a more integrated approach to development that values cultural diversity and promotes social inclusion. This exchange is seen as crucial for achieving the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) and creating a more equitable and sustainable future.
Ibero-America has been at the forefront of innovative policies that integrate cultural rights, diversity, and sustainable development. The region has made significant strides in recognizing the importance of culture in achieving sustainable development. This event provides a platform for Ibero-American countries to share their experiences and lessons learned with the global community.
The collaboration between OEI, AECID, CAF, and the Ministerio de Cultura de Brasil underscores the commitment of these organizations to promoting cultural rights, diversity, and sustainable development. By working together, these organizations aim to create a more just and equitable society that values cultural diversity and promotes sustainable development.
The "Cultura y Desarrollo Sostenible. Contribuciones de Iberoamérica a la Agenda Global" event is a significant step towards achieving the SDGs and promoting a more integrated approach to development. By highlighting Ibero-America's innovative policies and experiences, this event aims to inspire global action and cooperation on cultural rights, diversity, and sustainable development.
Key points
- Ibero-America is showcasing its innovative policies integrating cultural rights, diversity, and sustainable development at a parallel event during the "Cultura y Desarrollo Sostenible. Contribuciones de Iberoamérica a la Agenda Global".
- The event aims to strengthen the role of culture in the global agenda, emphasizing its contribution to sustainable development, social inclusion, and territorial cohesion.
- High-level participants from OEI, AECID, CAF, and the Ministerio de Cultura de Brasil will share experiences and approaches from Ibero-America to inform global policies on sustainable development and cultural rights.
