Azerbaijan elected member of UNESCO subsidiary bodies
Paris, November 23, AZERTAC
Azerbaijan has been elected a member of UNESCO`s subsidiary bodies - Intergovernmental Committee for Physical Education and Sport (CIGEPS) and Bureau of the Intergovernmental Council of the International Programme for the Development of Communication (IPDC).
The Intergovernmental Committee for Physical Education and Sport (CIGEPS) was established in 1978 to promote the role and value of sport and its inclusion in public policy. CIGEPS is comprised of expert representatives in the field of physical education and sport from 18 UNESCO Member States, each elected by UNESCO's General Conference for a four year term. The Permanent Consultative Council (PCC), comprising key sport federations, UN agencies and NGOs, provides technical support and advice to the Committee.
The IPDC is the only multilateral forum in the UN system designed to mobilize the international community to discuss and promote media development in developing countries. The Programme not only provides support for media projects but also seeks an accord to secure a healthy environment for the growth of free and pluralistic media in developing countries.
Shahla Aghalarova
Special correspondent
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