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Event May 27, 2026

UNESCO International Arts Education Week in Africa

The Digital Future of Cultural and Arts Education in Africa — exploring how digital technologies and Open Educational Resources (OER) can support the preservation, transmission, and accessibility of Africa's cultural and artistic heritage.

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Event May 11, 2026

UNESCO International Arts Education Week in Africa — regional dialogue on 27 May 2026 under the theme "Openness · Heritage · Innovation: The Digital Future of Cultural and Arts Education in Africa"

The Africa Open University (AOU) and partner institutions will convene a regional dialogue during UNESCO International Arts Education Week 2026 on 27 May 2026 in a hybrid format (online and in-person) in Monrovia, Liberia, with free registration for participants. The dialogue is intended as a platform for exchange among stakeholders from academia, public institutions, cultural sectors, and youth communities. It will explore how digital technologies and Open Educational Resources (OER) can support the preservation, transmission, and accessibility of Africa's cultural and artistic heritage, in line with the theme "Openness · Heritage · Innovation: The Digital Future of Cultural and Arts Education in Africa."

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