This contest is an annual event established by the association AFRIKArchi which aims to develop Architecture as a teaching field and a profession, urbanism and civil engineering in Africa. Our aim through this major project is to support, stimulate and reward the creativity and inventiveness of African talents of today and tomorrow in order to develop the African continent. For more information please see the link below: http://afrikarchi.blogspot.com/2014/02/les-resultats-du-concours-international.html
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Follow Racines’ news on the web!
Here is Racines 2.0 ! One word for 2014: interactivity. With its new website www.racines.ma, Racines invites you to share your views through the discussion forum ! A meeting and discussion between professionals of culture and public is now open on racines.ma, sign up now ! To be aware of all the events of the association, the means are not lacking. If not done already, like us on Facebook, join our group ” Association Racines” and follow us on Twitter account @RacinesMaroc, you will enjoy all our information shared in real time. Our new website also invites you to discover our news and a resources database of rich documentation on cultural data, copyright , examples to follow in cultural policy worldwide. More than ever open to international, the site is now translated in 3 languages: French, Arabic and English ! Discover our new trilingual newsletter, it allows to summarize all the monthly news from the association and the world of culture. Racines has developed a new visual identity declined on its website, its newsletter and its visuals. Easily identifiable with its new logo and a range of colors that vary according to our events and our guides .
Call for national and international volunteers for the international conference on the Creative Economy in Africa 2014
African Creative Economy Conference ACEC 2014 The Racines Association for Cultural Development in Morocco and Africa is seeking volunteers for the annual organization of the 4th International Conference on the Creative Economy in Africa, to be held in Rabat, Morocco, from November 13th to November 15th 2014. Why? Our objective is to strengthen the organization and preparation ahead of the ACEC particularly at the level of communication, logistics and coordination of all activities that will take place before and during this event. When? • First level (option1): from September 15th to November 15th, 2014. • Second level (option 2): from November 10th to November 15th, 2014. Who? •Students or graduates in cultural studies (cultural mediation, cultural engineering, book publishing, cinema & audiovisual studies, theater studies…etc.). •Students or graduates from public or private schools in business administration (management, marketing…etc.). •Students or graduates from public or private schools in communication and journalism. •Students or graduates from public or private schools in international relations. How ? Conditions : -To be between 18 years old and 35 years old -To be available for the periods mentioned above (option1 or option 2) -Being a resident in Morocco (just for national volunteers) -To master French and English. A good knowledge of Arabic is a plus for international volunteers -To be a team player, versatile and able to work in an international environment -To choose option1 or option 2 -To be financially independent : accommodation and transportation expenses are not covered (just for international volunteers) Selected candidates will benefit from one-day training for the preparation and organization of the ACEC for option 1 and 2. Applications must be sent before April 15th, 2014 to the following email: [email protected]. Please include a resume and a cover letter (5 to 10 sentences), while specifying your choice (option1 or 2) inside your email.
Call for membership application
The Arab-German Young Academy of Sciences and Humanities (AGYA) at the Berlin-Brandenburg Academy of Sciences and Humanities (Germany) and the Arabian Gulf University (Bahrain) is inviting early-career researchers to submit applications for membership. The AGYA aims to advance the academic exchange of outstanding young researchers from Germany and the Arab countries For more, visit : http://www.bbaw.de/en/agya/call-for-membership-applications
Atelier Poznan 2014 (20-27 October 2014)
Are you part of the next generation of artistic festival directors? Do you want to broaden your programming skills and be inspired by colleagues and experienced leaders in the field? Apply now! http://www.efa-aef.eu/en/activities/atelier/poznan/
Call for papers: ‘Advocating mobility on the frontline’
The Arab Education Forum, the Roberto Cimetta Fund and the Istikshaf Coalition announce a Call for Papers in the framework of the conference on Mobility and Freedom of Movement entitled ‘Advocating mobility : on the frontline’ on March 15-17, 2014 in Amman, Jordan. For more information: http://www.safarfund.org/EventsViewer.aspx?NewsId=947
International Award UCLG – MEXICO City
Committee on Culture of UCLG, 28 January 2014, International The objective of the “International Award UCLG – MEXICO City – Culture 21” is to recognise leading cities and people that have distinguished themselves through their contribution to culture as a pillar of sustainable development. The deadline for submission of projects is 31 March 2014. En español: Premio Internacional CGLU – CIUDAD DE MÉXICO – Cultura21 En français: Prix international CGLU – Ville de MEXICO – Culture 21 http://agenda21culture.net/index.php/es/quienes-somos?option=com_content&view=article&id=385
Creative Industries worth £8million an hour to UK economy
Department for Culture, Media and Sport, 14 January 2014,United Kingdom Official statistics published today reveal that the UK’s creative Industries, which includes the film, television and music industries, are now worth £71.4 billion per year to the UK economy – generating just over a staggering £8 million pounds an hour. http://www.ifacca.org/national_agency_news/2014/01/14/creative-industrie…
6th World Summit presentations are now available online
IFACCA, 31 January 2014 Presentations from the sessions at the 6th World Summit on Arts and Culture are now available for download at the Summit website. Ei spanish: http://artsummit.org/programa/presentaciones/
Bayimba Internation Festival Of The Arts
Bayimba Internation Festival Of The Arts 7th Edition, 19th – 21st September 2014 Kampala, Uganda For more information: http://bayimba.org/call-for-artists-2014-international-festival/