Year of creation: 2021

The specific functions of the Centre are to:

 (a) Implement long-term and short-term capacity-building programmes and activities in ICH safeguarding based on the programme developed by UNESCO for the effective implementation of the 2003 Convention;

(b) Adapt capacity-building materials developed by UNESCO to the regional context and ensure their translation into Arabic;

(c) Build networks among concerned communities, groups and individuals to reinforce transmission and dissemination of ICH, organize public events and meetings at the regional and international level;

(d) Strengthen international and regional networks to exchange information and knowledge concerning the safeguarding of ICH, including in the context of the overall results framework of the Convention and periodic reporting.