CRAFTING THE FUTURE: FIVE SQUARED 2 ]

On the contrary, we see crafts as a vital and vibrant sector that can and must be sustainable and responsive, thus contributing to the cultural, social, environmental and economic development of countries around the world.” Craft [n] UK /kr:ft/ US /kræft/ Craft Noun: a craft is a practice which employs manual skills and an understanding of materials, design and techniques e.g. [...] The UfM project aimed at establishing a regional platform for the development of cultural and creative industries and clusters in the Southern Mediterranean for dialogue and knowledge exchange within the cultural and creative fields. [...] “The phenomenon of craft is its perpetual presence in society, constituting an integral part of the development of civilization, steadily evolving and changing its shape, according to the needs and challenges of each time, while uniquely coexisting with the past, the present and the future, always paving its path towards new horizons.” “Craft is a celebration of humanity. [...] Quality: Focus on self-esteem and the transmission of skills and know-how, identified in the different fields: data enabling crafts to become a financially viable and stable career choice and collection to support awareness and leveraging an ecosystem for crafts. [...] 7 Reinforce the role of trade unions to support the systematic upgrade of the sector and the skills of craftspeople, aligning them with challenges such as technological advancements and digitalisation.