The Nordic Culture Fund is a relatively new player in the financing of international projects. In the past, such investment has belonged to the member states' foreign policy, while the fund has supported projects between the Nordic members. In their newsletter from June, it is the ventures between the Nordics and the rest of the world that are given attention. This is interesting reading and an exciting development.
The International Federation of Arts Councils and Culture Agencies (IFACCA), in collaboration with the Nordic Culture Fund’s Globus initiative, has launched a fellowship programme for representatives of public agencies in culture.
The IFACCA-Globus Fellowship is part of a three-year partnership between IFACCA and the Nordic Culture Fund and is designed for representatives from public culture agencies across Africa, Asia, the Caribbean, Latin America, and the Pacific. The first round of the programme brings together 21 mid-career and senior representatives from 11 National Member institutions for a 13-month period.
The fellowship is a hybrid learning and exchange program that addresses current issues in cultural policy and the effective use of evidence and data to advocate for public support of the cultural and creative sectors (CCSs) at the national level. Additionally, the program aims to foster networking among participating institutions, facilitating both regional and international peer connections. Participants will also benefit from knowledge and experience sharing with culture experts and civil society.
At the Nordic Culture Fund, we are delighted to invest in and partner on the new IFACCA-Globus Fellowship for public agency representatives in the Global South (...) The fellowship embodies the essence of our Globus initiative by empowering local leaders and integrating their unique perspectives into global dialogues on cultural policy, says Maria Mediaas Jørstad, Director of the Nordic Culture Fund
