This French-language workshop follows on from an English-language workshop that took place from 22 to 26 October 2012 in Cape town, South Africa, which was carried out in partnership with the African Arts Institute (AFAI).

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This English-language workshop is one of the key components of the Capacity-Building Programme of the 2005 Convention on the Protection and Promotion of the Diversity of Cultural Expressions, which is being piloted in Africa in order to support the implementation of the 2005 Convention at the national level and to boost the potential of the dynamic cultural sector for sustainable development in the region.

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The Workshop conducted in English will allow a detailed presentation and discussion of Case Studies and practical experiences in and around Biosphere Reserves in the region.

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This Inter-Ministerial Meeting will embrace a workshop for experts from the English-speaking Caribbean region in order enable participants exchange their views and acquire skills to identify projects to relevant sectors, products and services by promoting the conservation of biological diversity and natural resources.

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Abelson graduated with degrees in chemistry and English from City College of New York, and earned a master's degree from the Writer's Workshop at the University of Iowa.

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