Our Mission
The Inter-American Culture and Development Foundation (ICDF) seeks to strengthen cultural development in Latin America and the Caribbean through plans, programs, and projects designed to promote socio-economic sustainable ways of reducing poverty, improving quality-of-life, and achieving greater social equity in the region.
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The projects supported by the ICDF help to preserve the cultural patrimony, increase the community participation and education, strengthen cultural industries, and improve the living conditions of people in Latin America and the Caribbean through culture.
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The IDB and the ICDF
The Foundation was created to complement the Inter-American Development Bank’s broader policies, programs and projects, adding a unique and substantial private sector dimension in support of the cultural sector. It also responded to the interest expressed by countries in the region that reflected both the need for the preservation of culture and the viability of fundraising strategies in support of cultural projects with significant impact on the socio-economic development of Latin America and the Caribbean.
Thematic Areas
The activities supported by the ICDF are concentrated in three thematic areas:
Strengthening of cultural heritage.
Both tangible and intangible heritage hold great economic potential in terms of tourism and urban development, and includes infrastructure, historic city centers, museum collections, photographic archives, film libraries and artistic expressions such as traditional festivals, music, dance, theater, oral traditions and popular culture. Support to this area will tap resources derived from cultural and touristic activities in the region.Read more…
Strengthening of human resources and cultural management training.
Involves specialized training to the people who design, develop, execute, monitor, and evaluate cultural projects so that they learn to effectively manage resources and successfully implement and deliver their plans and projects. This training program also serves as a way to advance institutional strengthening.Read more…
Strengthening of cultural and creative industries.
These industries create, produce and distribute goods and services that are cultural in nature, and include publishing, audiovisual and multimedia, film, visual arts, performing arts, crafts and design. Support to these industries further enhances their contribution to economic growth, job creation, and the promotion and dissemination of culture. Read more…
Museo de Arte de Lima (MALI)
The project for the renovation of the MALI seeks to modernize the permanent galleries where the museum’s exceptional collections are shown to the public, restore the Palacio de la Exposición, and give Lima a museum that meets international standards. Completion of this project will allow active participation of the youth in educational programs and other cultural activities through the preservation of historical ancient collections. Click here to view the project.