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The two-day program will feature a wide range of activities, including panel discussions, thematic workshops and seminars, exhibitions, and cultural events.

Armenia’s government has approved a marked increase in the 2026 state budget for culture as part of its medium-term strategy to support economic growth and human capital development. The Ministry of Education, Science, Culture, and Sports (MESCS) is set to receive a boosted allocation, reflecting the government’s intent to prioritize social sectors—especially arts, heritage, and creative industries—in the coming year.

A new, updated Short Cultural Policy Profile for Armenia is now available on the Compendium website. The profile highlights Armenia’s commitment to national identity, heritage protection, and international engagement, supported by recent reforms in legislation, institutions, and cultural strategy.

WIPO has developed the Creative Economy Data Model (CEDM) as a new tool to assess the creative capacity of countries. This comprehensive model evaluates the quality of the creative economy ecosystem of Member States and their regions by examining various indicators to support data-driven policy recommendations.