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    Participation in the Gabon consultation meeting

    Objectives

    Representing the Culture Sector

    Outcomes

    Cooperation project with Gabon

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    Launching ICESCO programme: International Thinkers Guests of ICESCO Lecture by the Moroccan thinker Fouad Laroui

    Objectives

    Promoting scientific research and intellectual exchange on cultural issues relevant to the Islamic world.

    Outcomes

    Developing a holistic and integrated intellectual and cultural vision.

    Meeting between ICESCO and King Abdul-Aziz Al Saoud Foundation for Islamic Studies and Human Sciences

    Objectives

    Strengthening partnership and prospects for of cooperation between the two parties

    Outcomes

    Providing support for researchers and scholars
    Providing accommodation for researchers.
    Providing ICESCO’s library with a set of publications, digital or print.

    Launching an ICESCO incubator of cultural startups

    Objectives

    Promoting and supporting innovative industrial projects with an impact on the development of the Muslim community.

    Outcomes

    Supporting innovation in creative industries (audiovisual media, music, heritage, photography, dramatic arts, handicrafts etc...).

    Presentation of the book, “Plaidoyer pour les arabes”, with the participation of the author, Fouad Laroui, and the researcher and Supervisor of ICESCO Chair for Arts, Science and Civilizations, Abdelrahman Tankoul,

    Outcomes

    Highlighting the role of Arabs in science throughout history

    Release of Issue 1 of International Center of Holistic Policies for the Promotion of Cultural Reality, which is ICESCO’s think tank for international relations and cultural diplomacy

    Objectives

    Highlighting the cultural reality in the Islamic world.

    Outcomes

    This publication is the first activity conducted as part of the project of ICESCO Observatory for Holistic Policies for the Development of Cultural Reality

    Holding a meeting with Arab Publishers Association (APA)

    Objectives

    To examine prospects for cooperation between ICESCO and APA

    Outcomes

    Supporting the mainstreaming of Arabic books in Africa and Asia on the sidelines of the International Book Fair – Rabat

    Holding a meeting with Prof. Benjamen Brou, a team of researchers, and Ms. Caroline Moricot at the Sorbonne.

    Objectives

    Cooperation between ICESCO and the Sorbonne

    Outcomes

    Creation of a common research team on thought, heritage, letters and arts.

    Organization of a series of meetings with the President of the ACTE Sorbonne Institute and the Director of the Arts and Sciences Research Team

    Objectives

    Cooperation between ICESCO and the Sorbonne

    Outcomes

    Creation of a joint research team in thought, heritage, letters and arts

    Participation of ICESCO in the 9th Session of General Assembly of States Parties to Convention for Safeguarding of Intangible Cultural Heritage of 2003

    Objectives

    Enhancing the value of heritage in the Islamic world and publicize it in all international forums

    Outcomes

    Participated in the discussions;
    proposing to celebrate the 20th anniversary of the Convention in 2023.

    Holding a symposium on the role of civil society in the field of promoting cultural heritage.

    Objectives

    Consolidating the involvement of the civil society in the management and promotion of the cultural heritage of the Kingdom of Morocco; • Share experiences between the civil society bodies involved in the promotion of heritage in Morocco and in the other Member States.

    Outcomes

    Publishing a declaration on the role of civil society in the promotion of cultural heritage;
    Sharing experience between several cultural associations;
    Signing a partnership agreement between ICESCO and the Rabat Salé Mémoire Association (RSM).

    Working mission in Azerbaijan.

    Objectives

    Present the Report on the post-conflict state of conservation assessment of the cultural heritage of the Karabakh region, to the Ministry of Culture of Azerbaijan;

    Outcomes

    Report of the experts printed in 3 copies.

    Participation in the 6th International Congress on “Uzbekistan’s Cultural Heritage” under the theme “Cultural Heritage of Uzbekistan The Foundation of the New Renaissance.”

    Objectives

    Valorize and promote the Uzbek heritage;
    Discuss the implementation stages of the “Cultural Heritage of Uzbekistan in World Collections” Multimedia Project, which is aimed at promoting masterpieces of the Uzbek heritage stored in the country and abroad through indexing.

    Participation in the 22nd edition of Sharjah International Narrator Forum (SINF)

    Objectives

    Support efforts to document the intangible heritage in Member States;
    Highlight ICESCO’s role in preserving and safeguarding oral heritage in the Islamic world;
    Celebrate the Emirati, Arab and human cultural heritage;
    Highlight folklore as a human and societal value, and introduce the community to the UAE cultural heritage programmes.

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    Participation in the 6th International Forum on Islamic Artistic Heritage

    Objectives

    Introduce the public to the role of international organizations in the safeguarding and documentation of heritage, and the international promotion and preservation of Islamic arts.

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    Coordinating the celebration of Nouakchott as Culture Capital in the Islamic World for 2023

    Objectives

    Reviewing the celebration programme;
    Agreeing on the broad lines of the celebration ;
    Taking stock on the ongoing preparations on the Mauritanian side.

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    Participation in the Moroccan - European Youth Forum

    Objectives

    Promote the Women and Youth Leadership Training in Peace and Security Program (LTIPS);
    Networking between young Moroccans and Europeans.

    Outcomes

    Partnership with Erasmus;
    Establishing Erasmus-LTIPS network.

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    Participation in the 27th International Book and Publishing Fair (SIEL)

    Objectives

    Present the vision and action strategy of the Human and Social Sciences Sector;
    Present the programmes and projects of the Human and Social Sciences Sector;
    Present the book «Peace 360°: Exploring the Dimensions of Peace «, and the four editions of the journal «The Societies We Want»;
    Enrich intellectual encounters in the social, humanitarian, and academic aspects.

    Outcomes

    Exhibition of ICESCO’s publications;
    Promotion of ICESCO’s research works through the exhibition

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    Participation in the 33rd Extraordinary Session of the Crans Montana Forum Africa

    Objectives

    Contribute to the consolidation of international cooperation by promoting good practices;
    Foster a permanent dialogue between decision makers in both the public and private sectors at the international level.

    Outcomes

    Creating a network of decision makers at the international level.

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    Participation in the Islamic Conference of Ministers of Youth and Sports

    Objectives

    Examine the situation of youth in OIC Member States and build their capacity to assume their roles in achieving sustainable development by capitalizing on sports;
    Adopt a comprehensive and multi-sectoral approach to support women and youth;
    Promote ICESCO’s key activities;
    Contribute to the strengthening and expansion of partnerships;
    Meet with the Saudi National Commission;
    Strengthen action synergy between partners;
    Meet with partners whose youth are involved in 2022 edition of LTIPS Youth Ambassadors for Peace (Misk Foundation, King Abdulaziz and His Companions Foundations for Giftedness and Creativity) ;
    Promote the project of the fight against Covid-19 through supporting innovation and entrepreneurship of youth and women.

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    Meeting with the technical working group Global Care International North Africa

    Objectives

    Promoting partnership between the two organizations;
    Exploring potential venues for cooperation activities in the area of medical caravan, health services and education programmes.

    Outcomes

    MoU signed between the two organizations;
    Agreement made on supporting ICESCO’s programmes on medical and health services including the mobile hospital;
    Association by ICESCO of Global Care Organization in the Children’s Library Programme at the Education Sector.

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    Cooperation and Partnership prospects between ICESCO and HP Morocco in the area of education technology

    Objectives

    Exploring arrangements for implementing the partnership agreement signed between ICESCO and HP Morocco:
    Supporting educational systems in the neediest African countries;
    Providing some Member States with necessary technological equipment and software necessary for carrying out the educational process;
    Bolstering the capacities of educational staff through training them on the use of educational technology;
    Extending technical support in the area of making policies and building strategies supportive of the use of technology in the educational process.

    Outcomes

    Technological equipment and software provided to some Member States;
    Educational staff capable of using educational technology;
    Policies and strategies supportive of the use of technology in the educational process.

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    Cooperation and Partnership prospects in the development of education systems between ICESCO and the National Commission for Education, Culture and Science and the Ministry of Education in the State of the United Arab Emirates

    Outcomes

    Joint action and future cooperation in the development of educational institutions;
    A clear picture of the general orientations of the Education Sector and its activities for 2022 and the future projects that can be implemented on a joint basis;
    Boosted cooperation in the educational projects and activities between ICESCO and the National Commission for Education, Culture and Science and the Ministry of Education in the State of the United Arab Emirates;
    Useful Emirati expertise in the area of education;
    Developed educational process in educational institutions;
    Future recommendations to implement the outcomes of the 14th ICESCO Conference.
    Discussing ways to improve all the components of the educational process in educational institutions.

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    Meeting to explore cooperation between ICESCO and KOICA Morocco Office

    Objectives

    Promoting cooperation between ICESCO and KOICA;
    Exploring potential avenues for partnership activities.

    Outcomes

    Clearer understanding of KOICA projects, approaches and action areas;
    Common interest in the project of supporting young entrepreneurs and startups.

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    Building strategic partnership and cooperation in the area of lifelong learning with the Korean organization NILE

    Objectives

    Building partnership relations between ICESCO and NILE in the area of lifelong learning;
    Promoting the exchange of experiences between ICESCO and NILE;
    Identifying possible activities and projects.

    Outcomes

    Memorandum of understanding (MoU);
    Official partnership between ICESCO and NILE to expand the Lifelong Learning Cities Network to ICESCO Member States;
    A lifelong learning platform with contents developed in Korea;
    International Conference and Exhibition of Lifelong Learning Cities Network in 2023.

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    Supporting the efforts of Morocco in developing lifelong education in Africa

    Objectives

    Exploring partnerships between ICESCO, Republic of South Korea and the Kingdom of Morocco;
    Exploring specific cooperation areas to establish the African Institute for Lifelong Education in Morocco;
    Networking lifelong learning cities in Korea with other cities in ICESCO Member States.

    Outcomes

    Tripartite cooperation and partnership in the area of lifelong learning;
    Agreement to support the efforts of the Kingdom of Morocco in launching the African Institute for Lifelong Education in Morocco;
    Agreement to promote partnership and cooperation between lifelong learning cities in Korea and ICESCO Member States, including in Morocco.

    Meeting on Strengthening Cooperation Prospects with the Kailash Satyrthi Children’s Foundation

    Objectives

    To discuss the terms of cooperation and partnership between ICESCO and the Foundation in the fields of education, combating child labor and protection of children’s rights.
    To implement a number of joint programs, projects and practical activities with tangible results.

    Outcomes

    Establish an effective partnership between ICESCO and the Foundation;
    To take part in the event that ICESCO will organize in New York alongside the 2022 Education Transformation Summit, which will be held in September during the 77th session of the United Nations General Assembly.

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    ICESCO and New York Public Library Explore Cooperation Prospects

    Objectives

    Exploring cooperation prospects between ICESCO and the New York Public Library;
    Drawing upon technical expertise of the Library staff in developing ICESCO’s Children Library Project.

    Outcomes

    Signature of a memorandum of understanding (MoU) and implementation of joint activities.

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    Meeting with the President of Korea Advanced Institute of Science and Technology (KAIST) and visiting to KAIST Global Institute for Talented Education

    Objectives

    Introducing ICESCO and its vision and activities;
    Promoting the partnership between ICESCO and KAIST ;
    Exploring ways and areas of collaboration and partnership.

    Outcomes

    Confirmed the KAIST president’s vision and intention to expand global and international cooperation of KAIST;
    Opened technical dialogue channel for developing partnership;
    Explored the ways to collaborate in the field of talented education for children of ICESCO Member States.

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    Meeting with Lego Foundation

    Objectives

    Promoting mutual understanding between ICESCO and Lego Foundation;
    Exploring prospective joint activities and collaboration.

    Outcomes

    Agree on the importance of ICESCO Children’s Libraries Initiative;
    Identified specific joint activities including a workshop and conference on learning through play as an innovative learning.

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    9th Education ODA (Official Development Assistance) Conference of Korea

    Objectives

    Promoting ICESCO’s activities and vision among the Education ODA stakeholders in Korea;
    Building cooperation between ICESCO and KOREA ;
    Exploring potential ODA partnership activities.

    Outcomes

    Presending various activities and initiatives of ICESCO;
    Promoting Korean partners’ understanding of ICESCO

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