Africa-Press – Eswatini. The Minister for Sports, Culture and Youth Affairs, Bongani Nzima, is representing the Kingdom of Eswatini at MONDIACULT 2025 in Barcelona, Spain. The global forum, convened by UNESCO every four years, is the world’s largest platform dedicated to cultural policies and sustainable development.
As part of his participation, Minister Nzima joined a panel discussion on the economy of culture. He highlighted the vital role that cultural industries play in promoting sustainable development, creating jobs, and fostering inclusion. By bringing Eswatini’s voice to this global stage, he underscored how culture is increasingly recognized as a driver of both economic and social progress.
The landmark conference is described as a decisive moment for the global cultural sector. It provides an opportunity to advocate for culture as a stand-alone goal in the post-2030 global development agenda. The discussions are also addressing new and emerging challenges, including the rapid advancement of artificial intelligence and the ongoing illicit trafficking of cultural property. These issues are central to shaping policies that safeguard cultural heritage while ensuring that innovation and creativity continue to benefit societies worldwide.
In addition, MONDIACULT 2025 emphasizes the importance of promoting culture as a force for peace, inclusion, and sustainable futures. By gathering policymakers, civil society, youth, artists, academics, and cultural professionals under one roof, the event aims to build consensus on how culture can play a stronger role in international development frameworks.
Through his participation, Nzima ensures that Eswatini contributes to the collective shaping of global cultural policy. His presence at MONDIACULT 2025 positions the Kingdom among nations actively engaged in advancing culture as a cornerstone of sustainable development.
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