Malawi is gearing up to be the host of the 2024 National Conference for the Creative and Heritage Industries. The event will be hosted on December 3 and 4, with stakeholders coming from all over the region.
The mandate of the event has been given to the organization by UNESCO. The Deputy Minister of Local Government, Unity and Culture Owen Chomanika proudly made the announcement.
The ministry will be hosting the conference in collaboration with the Malawi National Commission for UNESCO. The Crossroads Hotel in Lilongwe will serve as the venue for the event.
It is major cause of celebration that Malawi has been selected for this honor.
The Minster made this announcement during a Department of Unity event in Lilongwe on Thursday,
Chomanika talked about the significance of the conference as part of a broader initiative aimed at strengthening institutional capacities for implementing the Malawi National Cultural Policy. He said the initiative aligns with the mandate that has been laid out by UNESCO 2005 Convention on the Protection and Promotion of the Diversity of Cultural Expressions.
The conference, themed Empowering Malawis Creative and Heritage Industries for Sustainable Development in the arts and Heritage sectors is in line with the provisions of the enacted National Arts and Heritage Act, 2024.
The main aim of the organization is to encourage the children to have more discussions on policy issues and research.
The Minister said that these discussions can be critical to the growth and sustainability of the sectors.
Acting Deputy Executive Secretary for the Malawi National Commission for UNESCO, David Mulera, has highlighted the importance of the event for Malawi.
The aim of the international organization is to support the government and stakeholders in articulating strategies for implementing the UNESCO 2005 Convention on the Promotion of Cultural Diversity.
“The conference will cover several key topics, including the establishment of an arts and heritage promotion fund. Discussions will also focus on the renewal of the national cultural policy, he said.
The event will be attended by many policymakers, industry players, and cultural advocates to advance the creative and heritage sectors. These attendants will serve as a catalysts for sustainable development in Malawi.