The document announces a competition to create a common anthem for the African, Caribbean and Pacific Group of States (ACP Group). Composers and musical groups from the ACP Group's 79 member states are invited to submit entries between March 1 and May 31, 2012. The winning entry will receive a €5,000 prize and have their anthem featured at important ACP Group events. Submissions must be in one of the four official languages and include lyrics and an mp3 or wav file. The anthem should embody the ACP Group's ideals of solidarity, cultural diversity, international understanding, democracy, and equitable development.

1. Groupe des Etats d’Afrique African, Caribbean and
des Caraïbes et du Pacifique Pacific Group of States
[Groupe ACP] [ACP Group]
ACP House Tel: +32-2-743 06 00
Avenue Georges Henri 451 Fax: +32-2-735 55 73
1200 Bruxelles E-mail: info@acp.int
Belgique Website: www.acp.int
Open for entries: 1 March – 31 May 2012
The ACP Secretariat and the Ambassadorial Working Group on the Future Perspectives of
the ACP are pleased to invite composers and musical groups throughout the 79 member
states of the African, Caribbean and Pacific (ACP) Group to submit entries for a common
ACP anthem.
The anthem should embody the spirit, ideals and objectives of the Group. It will serve as a
symbol of a common identity for ACP members and our joint goal of eradicating poverty and
bringing about a more equitable world order, not only for the ACP but for all peoples.
The Working Group wishes to encourage the creative genius of composers and musicians to
enhance in a symbolic and inspirational way, through music and words, the solidarity and
unity of the ACP family of nations.
The winner of the competition will receive a prize of 5000 EUROS and a commemorative
award. The anthem shall be featured at key high level ACP events.
Specific Instructions:
All entries must be in at least one of the four ACP official languages (English, French,
Spanish or Portugese).
All entries must include written lyrics, and submitted in mp3 or wav format, playable on a
standard CD player.
The lyrics and melody should be conceived, as best as possible, to capture the following:
 Ideals of solidarity that unite the ACP family of nations;
 Richness and cultural diversity of the ACP peoples;
 Our quest for international understanding and commitment to the dialogue of
civilizations;
 Respect for the values of democracy, human rights and the rule of law;
 Commitment to just and equitable development, international social justice and peace.
Entries may be sent electronically or by mail to the attention of: Josephine Latu-Sanft (Press
Office), Avenue Georges Henri 451, 1200 Brussels, Belgium/ latu@acp.int
Entries must reach the ACP Secretariat by the 31st of May, 2012.
A Panel of experts will be constituted shortly thereafter to select the winning entry, and the
prize will be awarded to the winner. /