ICAPP Update: (23-52) Extension of ICAPP-UNESCO Cooperation Agreement

Dear Distinguished Members of the ICAPP Standing Committee,

As you may recall, in 2018, the ICAPP concluded a Cooperation Agreement with the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) to “update, consolidate and strengthen their cooperation in a program-oriented manner for the purpose of achieving their common aims within the context of the U.N. charter, the Constitution of the UNESCO and the Charter of the ICAPP and Terms of Reference of its affiliated bodies, including the ACC, values and objective.” The agreement was signed in Siem Reap, Cambodia on December 4, 2018, by Secretary General of the ICAPP Secretariat, Director General of the UNESCO and Chairperson of the Asian Cultural Council. A copy of the agreement is attached herewith.

In accordance with Article 6 of the ICAPP-UNESCO Cooperation Agreement, the agreement will “remain effective for a period of five years from the date of signature,” and “may be extended by the mutual written agreement of both Parties, in accordance with their respective rules, regulations and procedures.”

As the end of the duration of the agreement approaches, SC Members are requested to review the usefulness of the extension of the agreement, and authorize, if necessary, the Secretary General of the ICAPP Secretariat and Chairperson of the Asian Cultural Council to take necessary measures to extend the Cooperation Agreement with the UNESCO.

In this regard, if there is no specific disagreement to the proposal to extend the cooperation agreement by September 22, 2023, the ICAPP Secretariat will take necessary measures in cooperation with the ACC to extend the agreement.

With warm regards,

Kwon Hee-seog

Secretary General of the ICAPP Secretariat

September 15, 2023

Attachment: As stated.