This book is more than fifteen years in the making, although its origins go back much further than that, most likely pointing to a darkened almost empty local cinema more than 30 years ago in 1991. I had convinced two of my loyal friends to attend the screening of a new film entitled Prospero’s Books directed by artist and filmmaker Peter Greenaway. I sat there mesmerised by its innovative us…
The 2005 Convention for the Protection and Promotion of the Diversity of Cultural Expressions recognizes the key role of culture, creativity and innovation in meeting the challenges of sustainable development, encouraging economic growth and promoting social inclusion. The International Fund for Cultural Diversity (IFCD), its operational tool, supports the development of policies and actions in…