UNESCO, the British Council and the Italian Agency for Development Cooperation (AICS) have joined forces in managing the project “Culture and Creativity for the Western Balkans” (CC4WBs), funded by the European Union. The project launch and open information day were organised in Tirana on the 13th of February.
Creative industries are the centre of this EUR 8 million worth European initiative, as well as strengthening the social and economic impact of the cultural and creative sector in the region.
The project aims to promote cultural cooperation in the Western Balkans and to strengthen and improve neighbourly relations, enabling the continuation of the reconciliation process, which is crucial for the region’s further development.
Great interest in the publication of calls for proposals and expressions of interest
On 13 February, the fourth event of the Culture and Creativity for the Western Balkans (CC4WBs) project was held in Tirana, at the Tulla Cultural Centre. The centre was packed with participants, interested operators from the cultural sector, who heard about the calls announced within the project.
During the information session, details of the Public Call for Expressions of Interest in cultural and media leadership programmes for individuals and the Public Call for Project Proposals from organisations and institutions were presented.
Organisations and institutions can apply for the call until the 31st of March, and individuals interested in the cultural and media sector until the 15th of March.
More information on the call is available at the following links:
– Call for proposals for organisations and institutions;
– Call for expressions of interest for individuals.
The Culture and Creativity for the Western Balkans (CC4WBs) project aims to promote a broad participatory approach involving all categories of stakeholders in the cultural and creative sector. This people-centred, systemic approach to development aims to generate lasting improvements in the sector while ensuring ownership and commitment as key requirements for sustainability.
