The National Cultural Foundation is a statutory body in Barbados established by an Act of Parliament in 1983. Its mandate is to oversee the development, promotion, preservation and economic viability of Barbadian culture and heritage. The year 2008 will mark our 25^th Anniversary which will be celebrated by year-round events to showcase the cultural richness and diversity of Barbados and the wider Caribbean.

As part of this celebration, the NCF will be hosting the Caribbean International Conference on the Cultural and Creative Industries in order to stimulate discussion at the level of policy, programming and successful case studies. To this end, we are putting out an international call for conference delegates submit proposals for papers. For more information about the categories and to obtain a submission form contact Ian W Walcott, National Cultural Foundation, West Terrace, St James, Barbados. Tel: 00 1246 424 0909 Ext 251, Fax: 00 1246 424 0916 or Email: ian-walcott@ncf.bb