Unesco Regional Office for Southern Africa

Unesco Regional Office for Southern Africa UNESCO ROSA covers nine countries and seeks to contribute to sustainable development in the region through education, sciences, culture and communication.
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UNESCO Regional Office for Southern Africa

CONSULTANCY OPPORTUNITY - Development of Destination Management And Marketing Strategies For 6 Participating Heritage Si...
04/06/2026

CONSULTANCY OPPORTUNITY - Development of Destination Management And Marketing Strategies For 6 Participating Heritage Sites.

Unesco Regional Office for Southern Africa invites qualified firms, consortia, and entities to submit proposals to develop Destination Management and Marketing Strategies for six heritage sites across Southern Africa under the Africa–Europe Partnerships for Culture (AEPC) Project.

🌍 Countries: Botswana, Eswatini, Lesotho, Namibia, South Africa & Zimbabwe

The assignment aims to strengthen destination governance, enhance tourism marketing, improve visitor experiences, and promote sustainable heritage-based tourism.

📅 Deadline: 29 June 2026 (23:59 GMT+2)

📧 Request solicitation documents: [email protected]

🔗 More information: https://www.ungm.org/Public/Notice/302296

Please share with qualified tourism, heritage, destination management, marketing, and development consulting firms.

Artificial Intelligence is reshaping economies, societies, and daily life. Its opportunities are real. So are its challe...
03/06/2026

Artificial Intelligence is reshaping economies, societies, and daily life. Its opportunities are real. So are its challenges. No country can address either alone. The Global Dialogue on AI Governance exists to ensure that governance reflects the priorities of all nations, not just the most technologically advanced, and that the benefits of AI are shared by all.

Learn more on how you can take part :- https://www.unesco.org/en/articles/global-dialogue-ai-governance-geneva-6-7-july

UNESCO’s first Higher Education Global Trends Report shows that the number of students enrolled in higher education worl...
29/05/2026

UNESCO’s first Higher Education Global Trends Report shows that the number of students enrolled in higher education worldwide has more than doubled over the past two decades, but also indicates serious geographical inequalities remain with lower enrolment and completion rates in regions such as sub-Saharan Africa.
The report, which includes new data from 146 countries, shows that the number of students enrolled in higher education worldwide has increased from about 100 million in 2000 to 269 million in 2024, representing 43% of the population in age of attending higher education (typically 18-24 years old).
However, this growth masks stark regional disparities, with 80% of young people in Western Europe and Northern America enrolled in higher education, 59% in Latin America and the Caribbean, 37% in the Arab States region, 30% in South and West Asia, and 9% in sub-Saharan Africa.
Private institutions continue to account for a third of global enrollment, with the highest share in Latin America and the Caribbean (49% in 2023). In countries such as Brazil, Chile, Japan and the Republic of Korea, 4 in every 5 students attends a private higher education institution. The report shows that only one third of countries legally mandate tuition-free public higher education.
Completion of studies has not increased at the same pace as enrolment, with the global gross graduation ratio only rising from 22% in 2013 to 27% in 2024.

Full Report: - https://unesdoc.unesco.org/ark:/48223/pf0000398121

From music and film to design, gaming and digital media, Cultural and Creative Industries (CCIs) are among the fastest-g...
29/05/2026

From music and film to design, gaming and digital media, Cultural and Creative Industries (CCIs) are among the fastest-growing sectors worldwide, employing nearly 50 million people.

Read UNESCO’s newly released report “Skills and employment in the cultural and creative industries: Strategic frameworks and promising initiatives”, exploring the challenges facing creative workers and highlighting initiatives that are helping strengthen skills and expand opportunities for more inclusive and sustainable creative economies.

Read the report: https://bit.ly/4uns3LD

Today, we proudly celebrate the transformative work of UN Volunteers who continue to drive inclusion, innovation and a...
28/05/2026

Today, we proudly celebrate the transformative work of UN Volunteers who continue to drive inclusion, innovation and across communities worldwide.

At Unesco Regional Office for Southern Africa, we are especially proud to recognise Tinashe Nathan Bhona, our Accessible Heritage & Tourism Assistant, whose dedication reflects the true spirit of volunteerism and service.

“Serving as a has strengthened my commitment to and . It has deepened my sense of responsibility to contribute meaningfully to global development efforts.” - Tinashe Nathan Bhona

Through the UNited for Youth Inclusion Programme, young professionals like Tinashe are not only contributing their skills and passion, but are also shaping a more inclusive and equitable future for all.

We extend our sincere appreciation to UN Volunteers Zimbabwe and all partners driving this impactful initiative forward. Together, we are empowering young people to lead change where it matters most.

Did you know that the Cultural and Creative Industries (CCIs) are among the fastest-growing sectors worldwide, employing...
28/05/2026

Did you know that the Cultural and Creative Industries (CCIs) are among the fastest-growing sectors worldwide, employing nearly 50 million people?

Read UNESCO’s newly released report “Skills and employment in the cultural and creative industries: Strategic frameworks and promising initiatives” (https://bit.ly/4uns3LD).

From music and film to design, gaming and digital media, the report explores the challenges facing creative workers today and showcases inspiring initiatives and approaches that are helping strengthen skills, expand opportunities and support more inclusive and sustainable creative economies.

The International Day for Biological Diversity is a call to act and transform how we live and reconnect with nature.UNES...
22/05/2026

The International Day for Biological Diversity is a call to act and transform how we live and reconnect with nature.

UNESCO, as the sole UN Organization with a mandate in science, is leading global efforts to protect biodiversity by linking science, nature, and culture. Together, we can restore balance and build a sustainable future for all.
Learn more: https://unesco.org/en/days/biological-diversity

21/05/2026

🌍 Rewriting the script for women in culture.

Through the “Mainstreaming Gender Equality in Malawi’s Cultural and Creative Sector” project, supported by UNESCO’s International Fund for Cultural Diversity (IFCD), over 700 creatives have been empowered, institutions strengthened, and gender equality advanced across ’s cultural landscape.

are not just participating, they are leading. 🎭✨

Read more: https://www.unesco.org/en/articles/transforming-gender-equality-malawis-cultural-and-creative-sector

Watch video- https://youtu.be/85b-UOKPS_g

🌍 Today, 21 May, is the World Day for Cultural Diversity for Dialogue and Development!The day reminds us that our differ...
21/05/2026

🌍 Today, 21 May, is the World Day for Cultural Diversity for Dialogue and Development!
The day reminds us that our different cultures, traditions, and ways of life are something to celebrate — not fear. When we talk to each other across cultures, we build understanding, peace, and a better world for everyone.
This day was declared by the United Nations back in 2002, and its message is just as important today. Let's use it as a reminder to listen more, learn from each other, and grow together. 💬🤝

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