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Advancing the Education for All initiative brings together the World Economic Forum and UNESCO
In order to address global education challenges, UNESCO and the World Economic Forum combine their global networks and outreach capacities. More
UNESCO and Japan’s public television channel form Promoting World Heritage partnership
Nippon Hoso Kyokai (NHK) is the only Japanese public radio and television broadcaster. Since 2003, a partnership between this company and UNESCO has existed to promote cultural and natural heritage, for present and future generations. More
The Rapid Response Facility for World Heritage – a partnership with the United Nations Foundation and Flora and Fauna International
The Rapid Response Facility is a small grants programme jointly operated by the UNESCO World Heritage Centre, the United Nations Foundation and Fauna & Flora International. It aims to protect natural World Heritage sites (NWHS) in times of crisis. More
The Literacy Initiative for Empowerment (LIFE)
The Literacy Initiative for Empowerment (LIFE) is conceived as a global strategic framework and key operational mechanism for achieving the goals and purposes of the UN Literacy Decade. More
Hewlett-Packard and UNESCO piloting solutions for alleviating brain drain
Since 2003, through the project “Piloting Solutions for Alleviating Brain Drain” UNESCO and HP have contributed to fighting the brain drain phenomenon that countries in South East Europe and Africa are facing. More
Partnership between UNESCO, Discovery Communications, Inc. and UN Works Programme on endangered languages
The purpose of this project is to raise awareness of language endangerment and disappearance, and the need to safeguard our linguistic diversity. In 2002-2004, UNESCO, in partnership with the Discovery Communications, INC. and the UN Works Programme, produced a series of short-form programmes on... More
UNESCO-Samsung cultural heritage partnership
UNESCO and Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd. (Republic of Korea) launched a partnership project for the promotion and preservation of cultural heritage. More
Protecting a World Natural Heritage site in China – a UNESCO & Mercedes-Benz partnership
Since 2007, UNESCO and Mercedes-Benz (China) Ltd. have cooperated to assist in the Conservation and Management of the Sichuan Giant Panda Sanctuaries. More
UNESCO and business alliance promote cultural diversity and encourage job creation
UNESCO's Global Alliance for Cultural Diversity explores new ways to turn creativity in developing countries into sustainable cultural industries. It aims to promote cultural diversity, support economic development and encourage job creation in a range of fields including music, publishing, cinema,... More
UNESCO and Felissimo Corporation launched international competition for young designers
The DESIGN 21 International Competition was launched in 1995 by UNESCO and the Felissimo Corporation (Japan) for the purpose of discovering and promoting young talent from all corners of the world, while encouraging a spirit of understanding and sharing among young creators from different cultures. More