According to the Henley and Partners Openness Index, eight of the top 10 most open countries in the world are African, highlighting the continent’s hospitality. The extraordinary openness displayed by these African nations challenges stereotypes and demonstrates an idea of unity and cooperation that stretches well beyond their boundaries. At least 12 African countries are amongst the top 20 most open countries in the world.
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Fascinating article about multilingualistic Montreal versus unilingual & francophone Quebec and the impacts these identities and perspectives are playing out through policy within the city & province.
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Exciting Insights into the UN's Regional Commissions! 🌐✨ Did you know that since their establishment as subsidiary organs of the UN Tourism General Assembly, the Regional Commissions have played a vital role in fostering collaboration and communication among member States at the regional level? 🤝💬 These commissions, meeting annually, serve as crucial platforms for member States to connect, exchange ideas, and address concerns between sessions of the General Assembly. 🌟🗣️ Looking towards the 70th Commission for Europe in Tirana, Albania, let's celebrate the impactful work of the Regional Commissions in driving global dialogue and collaboration, paving the way for a more connected and harmonious world! 🚀🌐 🔗 https://lnkd.in/dEuaDthY
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The 'Transcultura' 🧩 concept, coined in 1940, gives the Programme its name. Proud of sharing this journey 🏃♂️since the first idea💡was written on the Project Document 📃 in 2019. The largest intersectoral UNESCO Programme in #Latin_America and the #Caribbean 🌎, funded by the European Union, aiming at #social_transformations, #youth_empowerment and #intercultural_dialogue 💯 between people and nations from 17 Caribbean #SIDS and 27 European Union Member States 👏
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Alexandria, Egypt, and Tirana, Albania, named first Mediterranean Capitals of Culture and Dialogue for 2025! 🎉 Read more about this exciting initiative and learn how cities can apply for the 2026 edition. #Culture #Dialogue #Mediterranean #Alexandria #Tirana #UfM #LearnMore Union for the Mediterranean
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