The centre, designed to help creative development and technical training, was opened by musician Jools Holland.

BBC: Jools Holland opens The Backstage Centre in Purfleet

It is designed to provide a large-scale space to allow for rehearsals, creative development and technical training.

BBC: Jools Holland opens The Backstage Centre in Purfleet

The discussions continued on efforts in literacy for women and girls, progress in terms of gender equality, the development of technical and vocational training for the employability of youth, culture and its link to development.

UNESCO: THEMES