Context

The Global facilitators network is the backbone of the capacity-building programme, established in 2009, under the 2003 Convention for the Safeguarding of Intangible Cultural Heritage. The network has been instrumental in delivering capacity-building workshops, providing preparatory assistance, and supporting national initiatives.

The network is well regarded, in particular, for its expertise, its ways of operating, facilitator’s in-depth understanding of the 2003 Convention and its mechanisms, as well as the network’s contributions to teaching, research, and community engagement in safeguarding intangible cultural heritage.

In response to growing demands for capacity building support and in order to take into account thematic developments under the Convention, the network has expanded to 248 members worldwide following a global call in 2022.

Purpose & Objectives

This webinar is the first step in a broader ‘2025 Global Training for the global facilitators’ network‘ which aims to.
✔ Enhance facilitators’ knowledge and skills with the recently developed tools and methodologies
✔ Facilitate dialogue and exchange among facilitators
✔ Provide updates on key developments under the 2003 Convention
✔ Support UNESCO’s priority programmes and showcase good practices and experiences through a dedicated platform

Additionally, the training series will introduce new online learning modalities through the UNESCO learning platform, ensuring facilitators have access to innovative resources for sustainable development.

2025 Global Training Series

Documents

• List of invitees (LHE/25/TRA GLO/1 Rev.) inglés|francés
• Concept note (LHE/25/TRA GLO/2 Rev.) inglés|francés
• Agenda and timetable (LHE/25/TRA GLO/3) inglés|francés

Presentations

• Recent development of the 2003 Convention inglés|francés
• Online training programme for the facilitators’ network inglés|francés

Recording of the webinar