Die Preise gingen an die kamerunische Sozialökonomin Marilyn Douala Bell, den japanischen Komponisten Toshio Hosokawa und die chinesische Tänzerin Wen Hui.
Germany's Goethe Institute has awarded the Goethe Medal to Cameroon's Princess Marilyn Douala Manga Bell. She is being recognized for her artwork and says she wants to stimulate discussion about her country's history.