Organisers
The Uzbekistan Art and Culture Development Foundation
Uzbekistan Art and Culture Development Foundation (ACDF) fosters international cooperation and promotes the culture of Uzbekistan on the international arena. The Foundation spreads the national heritage through developing and supporting initiatives in the areas of fine arts and architecture, literature, theatre, music, and dance.
The Foundation's mission is to create an inclusive and accessible environment in the country's cultural institutions, contribute to renovation of museums, and to develop cultural patronage and professional training for the arts and culture sector.
The Ministry of Tourism and Creative Economy of the Republic of Indonesia
The Ministry of Tourism and Creative Economy of the Republic of Indonesia is under and responsible to the President and assists the President in carrying out government affairs in the tourism sector, and government duties in the creative economy, as part of national development goals.
The Ministry aims at making Indonesia a world-class tourism destination and strengthening the ability of the creative industry to compete with imported creative economy products, as well as promoting various types of Indonesian creative economy products, so as to encourage the growth of other creative economic actors who can support the regional and national economy.
World Intellectual Property Organization
The World Intellectual Property Organization (WIPO) is the global forum for intellectual property (IP) services, policy, information and cooperation. WIPO is a self-funding agency of the United Nations, with 193 member states. WIPO’s mission is to lead the development of a balanced and effective international IP system that enables innovation and creativity for the benefit of all. WIPO’s mandate, governing bodies and procedures are set out in the WIPO Convention, which established WIPO in 1967.
United Nations Trade and Development
United Nations Trade and Development (UNCTAD) is a permanent intergovernmental body established by the United Nations General Assembly in 1964. The headquarter is located in Geneva, Switzerland, with offices in New York and Addis Ababa. UNCTAD supports developing countries to access the benefits of a globalized economy more fairly and effectively. And it helps equip them to deal with the potential drawbacks of a greater economic integration. To do this, UNCTAD provides analysis, facilitates consensus-building,and offers technical assistance. This helps them to use trade, investment, finance,and technology as vehicles for inclusiveand sustainable development.
Knowledge partners
British Council
The British Council is an international organization dedicated to cultural and educational cooperation between Great Britain and other countries. It was founded in 1934 and has played an important role in promoting the English language, education, arts and culture throughout the world for many decades.
The British Council is one of the leading institutions for the development of creative economy. In particular, the Creative Economy program is an initiative aimed at developing and supporting creative and cultural industries in various countries around the world. It strives to strengthen connections between cultural entrepreneurs, artists, designers and innovators, promoting their growth and economic development.
ABDi
The Asian Development Bank Institute (ADBI) is the Tokyo-based think tank of the Asian Development Bank. ADBI provides demand-driven policy research, capacity building and training, and outreach to help developing countries in Asia and the Pacific practically address sustainability challenges, accelerate socioeconomic change, and realize more robust, inclusive, and sustainable growth
WUIT
Westminster International University in Tashkent (WIUT), Uzbekistan's first international university, was established in 2002 with the support of the "UMID" Presidential Foundation, the Ministry of Higher and Secondary Specialized Education, and the University of Westminster in London. WIUT began with 120 students enrolled in the Certificate of International Foundation Studies (CIFS) and BA (Hons) Business Administration programs. It offers internationally recognized degrees in Business Administration, Business Information Systems, Economics, and Commercial Law. WIUT also provides a Master of Arts in International Business and Management and a teaching qualification. The student population has grown to over 5,000.