UNESCO Engages with Jamaica on National Policy for Culture, Entertainment, and Creative Economy
The United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) has provided its perspective on Jamaica’s Green Paper for the National Policy for Culture, Entertainment and the Creative Economy 2025–2035. This engagement occurred during a session with a Joint Select Committee of the Houses of Parliament in Jamaica. UNESCO, established in 1945, is dedicated to promoting the protection of the world's cultural and natural heritage. The organization's involvement highlights its role in supporting member states in developing policies that safeguard and promote their cultural sectors. This initiative by Jamaica aims to create a comprehensive framework for its culture, entertainment, and creative industries, recognizing their significant contributions to the national economy and identity. UNESCO's input is part of its broader mission to foster international cooperation in education, science, and culture, and to address contemporary challenges, including those related to the evolving nature of commun...
