Sheikh Hasina, Prime Minister of Bangladesh at UNESCO Headquarters for award ceremony.
The First “UNESCO-Bangladesh Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujubir Rahman International Prize for the Creative Economy” awarded to “MoTIV Creations Limited” of Uganda during a ceremony at UNESCO Headquarters in Paris.
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On November 11th, Audrey Azoulay the newly appointed Director-General of UNESCO, and Sheikh Hasina, Prime Minister of Bangladesh, awarded the first “UNESCO-Bangladesh Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujubir Rahman International Prize for the Creative Economy” to “MoTIV Creations Limited” of Uganda during a ceremony at UNESCO Headquarters in Paris.
This new prize, supported by the Government of the People’s Republic of Bangladesh, recognizes, rewards, and further amplifies exceptional initiatives that support young entrepreneurs in the field of the creative economy. MoTIV was selected among 69 nominations.
Speaking at the ceremony, the Prime Minister of Bangladesh described UNESCO's choice to establish the award as “the most befitting tribute" to the memory of her late father, Sheikh Mujibur Rahman. “We believe that investment in the creative economy will result in the realization of the collective aim of furthering socio-economic development and technological advancement,” she stated.
Located in Kampala, Uganda, MoTIV is an integrated creative studio that fosters collaboration in an impactful and sustainable way through the provision of tools and training. It works across different domains such as film, music, and fashion design, helping entrepreneurs to refine and scale up their businesses. Through its work, MoTIV has contributed to the creation of over 700 jobs and has given over 100 businesses access larger markets.
https://en.unesco.org/creativity/news/unesco-bangladesh-award-first-creative-economy-prize
https://www.tbsnews.net/bangladesh/pm-hands-over-1st-unesco-bangabandhu-prize-motiv-uganda-328537
https://thefinancialexpress.com.bd/economy/hasina-seeks-investment-in-creative-economy-1636687666