Comprised of 39 experts, 20 women and 19 men, from 36 countries, the UNESCO Culture|2030 Indicators Expert Facility consists of experts from different regions who are fully informed about the methodology and the implementation process of the UNESCO Culture|2030 Indicators and will support and accompany Member States and their cities in the implementation of the UNESCO Culture|2030 Indicators. The Expert Facility will also provide the necessary technical assistance for capacity building at various levels and regions. The activities of the experts may include workshops, advisory technical assistance, short and long-term capacity-building interventions, mentoring, and among others.

Member States implementing on a voluntary basis the UNESCO Culture|2030 Indicators at national and urban level shall choose from the Expert Facility the expert that will accompany the implementation process as Regional Expert.

The UNESCO Culture|2030 Indicators Expert Facility was established in 2020 after an international online workshop where 31 experts were selected to constitute the pool of the facility. The experts have extensive experience in the field of culture and development.

The Expert Facility was renewed in 2023 as part of the EU-funded project 'Advancing evidence-based policies and actions, and supporting policymaking to enhance the contribution of creative sectors and industries to sustainable development,' for a four-year mandate spanning from 2023 to 2026.

Phase II
(2023-2026)

The International Online Expert Workshop on the Culture|2030 Indicators methodology took place between October 2023 and January 2024 across two training blocks. In October 2023, participants engaged in a two-hour online training session followed by Group Lab Activities convened on MS Teams, fostering collaboration and understanding among participants. The second block, held from January 15th to 17th, 2024, comprised three three-hour online sessions, providing in-depth training on the methodology and guidance on data collection and implementation at national and local levels.

Past experts
(2020-2023)

The experts fully attending the workshop held in June 2020 were invited to apply to the Culture|2030 Indicators Expert Facility. Based on the application received, 31 experts were selected to constitute the pool of the facility. The experts have extensive experience in the field of culture and development. Member States implementing on a voluntary basis the UNESCO Culture|2030 Indicators at national and urban level shall choose from the Expert Facility the expert that will accompany the implementation process as Regional Expert.