U40 Fellows discuss the U40 Proposals in Paris 2009.

The U40 Network is a group of young experts from all over the world committed to promoting cultural diversity as an engine of sustainable development. Formed around the 2005 UNESCO Convention on the Diversity of Cultural Expressions, the Network:

  • translates the Convention into action
  • breathes live into the Convention through good-practice and knowledge exchange
  • raises awareness and advocates for the Convention
  • empowers young experts and builds upon their capacities
  • promotes sustainable cultural policies for cultural diversity