East African Ministers of Culture have concluded a landmark cooperation agreement aimed at supporting and developing the region’s cultural and creative industries. The decision follows a successful meeting on the sidelines of the East Africa Arts and Cultural Festival held in the Ethiopian capital Addis Ababa.

The Ministers reaffirmed their commitment to strengthen co-operation in the promotion and development of East African arts and culture. They agreed to establish a framework for joint initiatives and projects that will facilitate the exchange of ideas, experiences and best practices between the participating countries. This is reported by
ENA, a partner of TV BRICS.

he agreement aims to strengthen the region’s cultural sector, preserve cultural diversity and increase the visibility of East African heritage on the world stage.

A working document will be published in the coming weeks outlining key areas of cooperation, including the preservation of cultural heritage sites, promotion of cultural tourism and support for creative industries such as music, film, literature and visual arts.

The document will provide a strategic guide for cultural stakeholders, providing a blueprint for implementing the ministers’ commitments.

Through regional integration and co-operation, leaders hope to unlock the full potential of East Africa’s creative economy, stimulate economic growth and provide more opportunities for artists and cultural entrepreneurs.

The initiative involves Ethiopia, Rwanda, Burundi, Djibouti, Uganda, South Sudan, Tanzania, Somalia, the Democratic Republic of Congo, and Kenya.

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