Capacity-building workshop on periodic reporting 1 – 3 December 2015 Ethiopia By Avril Joffe and Andreas Wiesand
Part 1: Setting the Context for Periodic Reporting Unit 1: Introduction to Periodic Reporting and Monitoring Systems Unit 2: The Periodic Report Scope and Frame
Part 2: Key Reporting Areas Unit 3: Policies and measures Unit 4: International Cooperation Unit 5: Preferential Treatment Unit 6: Integration of Culture in Sustainable Development Policies and Programme Unit 7: Awareness Raising and Participation of Civil Society Unit 8: Transversal Issues and UNESCO Priorities
Part 3: Data Sources and Assessment Unit 9: Sources, Statistics and Indicators Unit 10: Achievements and Challenges in the Implementation of the Convention
Periodic reporting on the Implementation of the 2005 Convention
Quadrennial Periodic Reporting on the 2005 Convention ["quadrennial"? That's every 4 years…]
Key Questions What are the key concepts of the 2005 Convention? What are the obligations for reporting on the
implementation of the 2005 Convention? What are Monitoring Systems? Monitoring the implementation of an international
instrument – why does this matter? Are there interesting monitoring practices? How is the monitoring system of the 2005 Convention
organized? The National Point of Contact of the Convention - which
functions does it cover?
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The 2005 Convention: What it is…
• A legally-binding international agreement • It ensures that artists, cultural professionals, practitioners and
citizens worldwide can create, produce, disseminate and enjoy a broad range of cultural goods, services and activities, including their own.
• Adopted, because the international community signalled the urgency for the implementation of international law that would recognize: • the distinctive nature of cultural goods, services and
activities as vehicles of identity, values and meaning. • the dual nature of cultural goods and services: Both their
economic value AND their cultural value are important! In other words: they are not mere commodities or consumer goods that should only be regarded as objects of trade.
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…and what it is not!
Eight key principles 1. Respect for human rights and fundamental
freedoms 2. Sovereign right of all countries to adopt cultural
policies and measures within their territory 3. Equal dignity and respect for all cultures 4. International solidarity and cooperation 5. Economic AND cultural aspects of development 6. Sustainable development 7. Equitable access to cultural expressions from
around the world 8. Openness and balance
Guiding principles of the 2005 Convention
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Periodic Reporting as a Tool to: • Monitor Implementation Progress • Facilitate Dialogue
Difference between monitoring and information sharing Challenges faced by diverse stakeholders, for example: • Can we really "measure" cultural diversity or development? • Availability and reliability of data and information • Certain strategic policy questions (potential conflicts with the
Convention) • Existing policy instruments / institutions: Can they adapt to the key
principles? • Future needs, e.g. in regionals like Africa
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Article 9 – Information sharing and transparency
Parties shall:
(a) provide appropriate information in their reports to
UNESCO every four years on measures taken to
promote the diversity of cultural expressions within their
territory and at the international level;
(b) designate a point of contact responsible for
information sharing in relation to this Convention;
(c) share and exchange information relating to the
diversity of cultural expressions.
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Article 19 – Exchange, analysis and dissemination of information
Parties
agree to exchange information and share expertise concerning data collection and statistics as well as on good practices.
UNESCO shall:
facilitate the collection, analysis and dissemination of information, statistics and good practices;
establish and update a data bank on pertinent governmental, private and non-profit organizations;
pay particular attention to capacity-building and the strengthening of expertise for Parties.
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Monitoring practices
• Goals and mission of monitoring • Difference between "hard" and "soft" monitoring • Standardized questions and indicators • Availability of reliable data and information which are
collected on regular basis and over a certain time period • Secured verification procedures by specialists of the data
and information • Mechanisms to process and channel the expected results
to reach relevant policy makers interested in evaluating goals, activities and instruments
About the ERICarts Institute The European Institute for Comparative Cultural Research (ERICarts),
established 1993 and based in Bonn/Germany, is an independent provider of empirical information and analysis to policymakers and other actors in the cultural field and in related policy sectors (e.g. media; education; youth; regional development; economy; security).
It relies on a network of experienced partner institutions and permanent correspondents in over 50 countries; many of them contribute to the Council of Europe / ERICarts "Compendium of Cultural Policies & Trends in Europe" www.culturalpolicies.net.
Comparative studies for the European Union include, for example: • "The Contribution of Culture to Local and Regional Economic Development
- Evidence from the Structural Funds" (with CSES); • Mobility of Cultural Professionals (www.mobility-matters.eu); and • "Sharing Diversity" (approaches to intercultural dialogue in Europe –
www.interculturaldialogue.eu).
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My Motto for Today: Let's appreciate diversity!
"The more we share, the more we have"
Mohamed Mounir, Egyptian singer, author and actor
at the "Salam Ramadan" event, Philharmonic Hall of
Cologne, October 13 and 14, 2007
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Gathering information on what
is done locally & globally to
implement the 2005 Convention
Sharing information on what is done
locally & globally to implement the 2005
Convention
Reporting Objectives:
• Benefit from shared experiences and good practices in other countries
• Spot areas where more needs to be done
• Monitor progress over time
To sum it up again:
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UNESCO's Global Monitoring Report
• Published biennially (2015, 2017)
• Swedish support (SIDA)
• Monitor the implementation of the 2005 Convention
• Facilitate information sharing and knowledge production
• Based on information provided at country levels
• Benchmarking and monitoring tool to promote the policies and measures reported on at a global level
• Building new indicators of progress
A Main Result of All Periodic Reports:
The 4 Highlights of the 2015 Report:
Part 1: Setting the Context for Periodic Reporting Unit 1: Introduction to Periodic Reporting and Monitoring Systems Unit 2: The Periodic Report Scope and Frame
Part 2: Key Reporting Areas Unit 3: Policies and measures Unit 4: International Cooperation Unit 5: Preferential Treatment Unit 6: Integration of Culture in Sustainable Development Policies and Programme Unit 7: Awareness Raising and Participation of Civil Society Unit 8: Transversal Issues and UNESCO Priorities
Part 3: Data Sources and Assessment Unit 9: Sources, Statistics and Indicators Unit 10: Achievements and Challenges in the Implementation of the Convention
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Quadrennial Periodic Reporting
Key Questions What is the purpose of monitoring and periodic reporting in
the context of the 2005 Convention? Why is the periodic reporting exercise important with regard
to the implementation of the 2005 Convention? What are the expected outcomes of periodic reporting? What are the main steps in the preparation of reports? Who should be in charge of the preparation of periodic
reports? What information should be presented in periodic reports? What are the benefits of participatory processes in the
preparation of periodic reports? What good practices can be identified as regards the drafting
and submission of periodic reports?
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But first, let us consider the scope of application …
… what should the periodic report cover?
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The Convention defines “cultural expressions” as cultural goods, services and activities that result from the creativity of individuals, groups and societies. It does NOT address the broader concept of cultural diversity.
This means that cultural heritage, tangible or intangible, is not covered by the scope of the 2005 Convention.
Scope of application of the 2005 Convention
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Article 9 of the Convention guidelines The reports shall provide relevant information on measures Parties have taken to protect and promote the diversity of cultural expressions within • The territory: government and its agencies at all
tiers • The International level: through
• bilateral and multilateral cooperation • Preferential treatment measures • Support for stakeholders participation in
international activities • Information and knowledge sharing
Scope of application of the 2005 Convention
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The 2005 Convention: A new international framework for governance and management of culture 1. Cultural policies and measures - nurture creativity - provide access for creators 2. Overall contribution of the cultural industries - to economic and social development 3. Integrating culture in sustainable development policies - in national development policies 4. International cooperation - to facilitate mobility of artists - facilitate flow of cultural goods and services
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The scope of cultural expressions (activities, goods and services) Article 8 – cultural goods and services as distinct commodities of a unique kind Article 10 – strengthening capacities for creation and dissemination of cultural goods and services at the global level Article 11 – building partnership between the public sector, the private sector and civil society
Scope of application of the 2005 Convention
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Protection • sovereign right of States to main, adopt and
implement appropriate policies and measures • Preservation, safeguarding and enhancement of
the diversity of cultural expressions Promotion • expansion of cultural exchanges • access to global markets for cultural activities,
goods and services
Article 3 ‘Policies and measures adopted by the Parties related to the protection and promotion of the diversity of cultural expressions’
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Pillars of the preservation and promotion of creative diversity: the 1972, 2003 and 2005 Conventions
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Question: What are the benefits and expected outcomes of
the periodic reporting?
Group exercise
Periodic reporting is not only a statutory obligation of Parties; it can be considered and
approached as a strategic tool for policy development on creativity within your country
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Periodic Reports should analyze:
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- How - Why were the measures to promote
- What diversity of cultural expressions
- When introduced?
What impact have these measures had since the implementation process began?
Mechanism The Periodic Reports should be compiled in consultation with:
Different tiers of government, including local and regional
Different Ministries, including Labor, Finance, Trade and Foreign Relations
Relevant civil society organizations Statistics Offices / Bureaux
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Section
number Heading
Suggested
number of
pages
Executive summary
Technical information
Overview of cultural policy context
1
1
1
1 Cultural policies and measures 8
2 International cultural cooperation 3
3 Preferential treatment 3
4 Culture and sustainable development 3
5 Awareness-raising and participation of civil society 3
6 Transversal issues and UNESCO priorities 2
7 Achievements, challenges, solutions and next steps 2
Annex Complementary data, information and statistics
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Guidelines:
We recommended you use the forms available on the Convention’s website
Illustrate statements with facts and explanations
Avoid long historical accounts
Provide examples
Use multiple sources for information and analysis
Length: do not exceed 30 pages
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Overview of cultural policy context
Describe the key objectives and priorities of your current cultural policy and the impact the Convention has had in their formulation or reformulation. In doing so, they shall address the following question: Has the Convention been integrated into the policy development process in any of the following ways?
• It is (or has been) the basis for changing one or more policies;
• It is (or has been) a tool to promote policy discussion;
• It is (or has been) a reference for ongoing policy development.
In this section, also report on the opportunities and challenges to promote the diversity of cultural expressions in a digital environment.
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Executive summaries
Summary of the salient points of the report including main achievements and challenges
Examples of executive summaries
http://en.unesco.org/creativity/mr/periodic-reports-available-reports
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Process of periodic reporting
1. When submit?
2. Who needs to prepare it?
3. How to gather relevant data and information?
4. Which form to use?
https://en.unesco.org/creativity/monitoring-reporting/periodic-reports
5. To whom must the form be submitted?
6. How to submit the report?
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Report submission checklist
English or French
Online Form (and offline option)
Original signature of the official designated to sign it
No more than 30 pages
Executive summary
Statements supported by facts and explanation
Send to Secretariat of the Convention: (digital + original paper copy)
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Video Tutorial on stakeholder involvement in Periodic Reporting
http://en.unesco.org/creativity/mr/periodic-reports/video-tutorials/
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The Convention on Participation
“Democratic governance presupposes forms of government and modes of decision-making that take account of the multicultural composition of contemporary societies and their wide variety of beliefs, projects and lifestyles. In promoting a more inclusive form of governance, the management of cultural diversity can turn a societal challenge into a democratic strength […]” UNESCO Report on Cultural Diversity, 2009
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Participatory process Article 11) Parties acknowledge the fundamental role of civil society in protecting and promoting the diversity of cultural expressions. Parties shall encourage the active participation of civil society in their efforts to achieve the objectives of this Convention. Parties ensure the involvement of civil society in the preparation of the reports according to jointly agreed modalities. The reports shall indicate the way in which civil society participated in the drafting process. Parties can also cooperate with specialized bodies at national, regional and international levels to collect information and data requested in the framework of the quadrennial periodic reports.
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Why is participatory process important?
participatory process allows for the cross-checking of the accuracy and efficiency of the information collected
Data collected can be clarified when needed
Transparency is more easily ensured when all participate
Key priorities, problems, achievements and challenges for the future can be identified more easily
Structured dialogue with other stakeholders is reinforced, as a transparent and broad participatory process avoids consulting only the most influential groups
The richness of the activities and measures detected is enhanced by more innovative approaches and examples can be identified through information sharing to prepare the report.
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The process of participation is more important than the end product
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Civil society participation in the drafting of Periodic Reports: various modalities collaborative processes involving joint drafting and revision
of the report
parallel processes whereby the Government and civil society prepared their own reports, with the latter integrated into the former
consultative processes whereby civil society’s views and input were solicited through questionnaires and other forms of feedback, and then included in the Party’s report
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Group exercise: How best to involve civil society?
1. Who should participate 2. How will you ensure a diversity of stakeholders 3. How will you ensure legitimacy of stakeholders 4. What kinds of meetings should be arranged 5. What resources will be needed 6. What data is needed 7. How will this data be collected 8. What is the expected outcome
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Part 1: Setting the Context for Periodic Reporting Unit 1: Introduction to Periodic Reporting and Monitoring Systems Unit 2: The Periodic Report Scope and Frame
Part 2: Key Reporting Areas Unit 3: Policies and measures Unit 4: International Cooperation Unit 5: Preferential Treatment Unit 6: Integration of Culture in Sustainable Development Policies and Programme Unit 7: Awareness Raising and Participation of Civil Society Unit 8: Transversal Issues and UNESCO Priorities
Part 3: Data Sources and Assessment Unit 9: Sources, Statistics and Indicators Unit 10: Achievements and Challenges in the Implementation of the Convention
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Quadrennial Periodic Reporting
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Main Reporting Themes
Overview of cultural policy
context (including
digital issues)
2 - International cultural
cooperation
3 – Preferential treatment
4 – Culture and sustainable
development
1 - Cultural policies and measures
5 – Awareness raising and
participation of civil society
6– Transversal issues & UNESCO
priorities
Key questions on each policy / measure:
What is the scope (local, national, regional level), nature (legislative, regulatory, financial, institutional) and main features of the measure?
Does it specifically target individuals (e.g. women) and/or social groups as defined in Article 7 of the Convention as “persons belonging to minorities and indigenous peoples”?
What are the results expected through the implementation of the measure?
Which agency is responsible for its implementation and what financial resources have been allocated to implement the measure?
Are non-governmental organisations and/or the private sector engaged in the implementation of the measure?
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How was it implemented?
Was this measure introduced or revised in order to: o Implement the provisions of the Convention? o Support/nurture policy discussion inspired by the
Convention? o Other reasons unrelated to the Convention?
Has the implementation of the measure been evaluated? If
so, what were the main conclusions and which indicators were used to determine impact?
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Periodic reporting on the Implementation of the 2005 Convention
Main Reporting Themes
Overview of cultural policy
context (including
digital issues)
2 - International cultural
cooperation
3 – Preferential treatment
4 – Culture and sustainable
development
1 - Cultural policies and measures
5 – Awareness raising and
participation of civil society
6 – Transversal issues & UNESCO
priorities
Key Questions What are cultural policies and measures?
What policies and measures can be adopted to promote the
diversity of cultural expressions?
What is the governance of culture?
What is the cultural value chain for cultural expressions?
How do the processes of creation, production, distribution, dissemination and participation / access to culture relate to one another?
What good practices exist in this field?
How to avoid overlap between policies and measures related to Articles 6 and 7 and those related to Article 13 with regards to the Periodic report exercise?
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Overview of cultural policy context
The key objectives and priorities of the current cultural policy and the impact the Convention has had in their formulation or reformulation.
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Address the following question:
Has the Convention been integrated into the policy development process in any of the following ways?
• It is (or has been) the basis for changing one or more policies;
• It is (or has been) a tool to promote policy discussion;
• It is (or has been) a reference for ongoing policy development.
In this section, also report on the opportunities and challenges to promote the diversity of cultural expressions in a digital environment.
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Need to consider the country system of governance
What is it?
Measures
Decisions
Activities
National Government: all departments
Local municipalities
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Measures, decisions and
activities
Political will and the level of priority
given to the cultural sector
Multiple stakeholders
Technical / administrative
issues: human and financial resources
available in the value chain
Capacity and skills of the
various public institutions
and stakeholders
Availability of data and information to contribute to
facilitating informed and transparent governance
The Governance of Culture
The 2005 Convention promotes a good governance model Encouraging the introduction of cultural policies and measures that
nurture creativity, provide access for creators to participate in domestic and international marketplaces
Recognising and optimising the overall contribution of cultural industries to economic and social development
Integrating culture into sustainable development strategies and national development policies;
Promoting international cooperation to facilitate the mobility of artists as well as the flow of cultural goods and services, especially those from the global South.
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Creativity and the cultural value chain
Cultural expressions result from the creativity of
individuals, groups and society
Creativity nurtures and renews cultural expressions
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Creation
Production
Dissemination/ Distribution
Enjoyment/
participation
To support creativity, Parties adopt cultural
policies and measures at the different stages of the cultural value chain
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Transversal issues • Education
and training for artists and cultural professionals
• Business support measures
• Regulatory and legislative framework
• Competition policy
UNESCO’s Framework for Cultural Statistics
Unesco Framework for Cultural statistics
Cultural Domains Related domains
A: Cultural & Natural Heritage
B: Performance & Celebration
C: Visual Arts & Crafts
D: Books & Press
E: Audio Visual & Interactive Media
F: Design & Creative Services
A: Tourism
A: Sports & Recreation
Intangible cultural heritage (oral traditions & expressions, rituals, languages & social practices
Intangible cultural heritage
Education and training
Archiving & Preserving
Equipment & Support Materials
Education & Training
Archiving & Preserving
Equipment & Support Materials
Throsby, 2007:5
Models: DCMS, Symbolic Texts, Concentric Circles, WIPO:
1. DCMS Model 2. Symbolic Texts Model 3. Concentric Circles Model 4. WIPO Copyright Model
Advertising Architecture Art and Antiques market Crafts Design Fashion Film and Video Music Performing arts Publishing Software Television and radio Video and Computer games
Core Cultural Industries Advertising Film Internet Music
Publishing Television and radio Video and computer games
Peripheral cultural industries Creative arts
Borderline cultural industries Consumer electronics Fashion Software Sport
Core Creative Arts Literature Music
Performing arts Visual arts
Other core cultural industries Film Museums and libraries Wider cultural industries Heritage services Publishing Sound recording Television and radio Video and computer games
Related industries Advertising Architecture Design Fashion
Core copyright industries Advertising services Copyright collection management societies Motion picture and video Music
Theatre and opera Press and literature Software and databases Television and radio Photography, Visual and graphic art
Interdependent copyright industries Blank recording material Consumer electronics Musician instruments Paper Photocopiers, photographic equipment Manufacture, wholesale and retail of TV sets Radio CD recorders Computers and equipment Cinematographic instruments
Partial Copyright Industries Architecture Clothing, footwear Design Fashion Household goods Toys
What are The products & services of the Creative economy?
Its a vast field dealing with the interplay of various sub-sectors from traditional art
crafts to technology-oriented multi-media services
Creative
Industries
Visual Arts
Literature and
Publishing
Design
Traditional knowledge Music
Performing Arts
Audio-Visuals Digital Animation
and Multi-media
(UNCTAD)
Paintings, sculptures and
photograpy
Books, newspapers
and periodicals
Architecture, interior objects,
fashion and jewellery
Art crafts, festivals and
cultural activities Concerts, CDs, tapes,
digitalized music
Theatre, dance, opera,
puppetry, circus
Broadcasting, cinema,
television, radio
Software, videogames
and advertising
Cultural Policies and Measures: Public policy: a state of objectives
translated into a system of laws, regulatory measures, courses of action and funding priorities
Cultural Policy: not only a policy document but a dynamic process of public action in the cultural sector
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Measures are to be understood as those that: nurture creativity
form part of an enabling environment for independent producers and distributors
provide access to the public at large to diverse cultural expressions
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Examples of what not to report on:
policies and measures that have no bearing on the culture sector
policies and measures in the domains of built, natural or intangible heritage
policies and measures whose implementation was completed prior to the adoption of the Convention in 2005
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Policies and Measures (Article 6) Cultural policies and measures protecting and promoting the diversity of cultural expressions within its territory
a) Regulatory measures b) Measures that provide opportunities for domestic cultural
activities, goods and services c) Measures aimed at domestic independent cultural
industries and activities in the informal sector d) Measures aimed at providing public financial assistance e) Measures aimed at non profit organisations, as well as
public and private institutions and artists and other cultural professionals
f) Measures aimed at establishing and supporting public institutions
g) Measures aimed at nurturing and supporting artists h) Measures aimed at enhancing diversity of the media
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Policies and Measures (Article 7) Individuals and social groups
a) To create, produce, disseminate, distribute and have access to their own cultural expressions
b) Take into account special circumstances and needs of women as well as various social groups, including persons belonging to minorities and indigenous people
c) Access to cultural expressions from within their territory as well as form other countries of the world
d) Recognize the important contribution of artist, others involved in the creative process, cultural communities, and organisations that support their work
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Examples of measures: • Legislative: on the arts and culture (including the status of the artist) • Value Chain Measures:
• Training and ‘incubation’ schemes • Support for artists’ mobility and establishment of artists’ residencies • Support for production infrastructures and entities such as cultural
industry companies or networks • Financial support:
• Direct funding for the production of domestic content • Lowering price barriers to access to cultural goods through measures
such as free tickets, reduced or zero-rated VAT, etc. • Export and import strategies:
• Promoting national and international market access through funding and subsidies
• Promoting the import of foreign cultural programmes, goods and services
• Advocacy and promotion: Implementing media policies, inter alia to promote public service media and diversity therein
• Access strategies: programmes for economically disadvantaged groups
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• Copyright regulation/ status of artists and social security; distribution rules; custom duties, taxes and charges
• Law on the status of artist
• Health insurance
• State support to small and medium entrepreneurship
• Publishing of electronic publications
Regulatory measures – at all
levels
• Special fairs, festivals, exhibitions, prizes to encourage artistic creation
• Provision of infrastructure
• Content quotas
• Public/private partnerships
Measures that provide opportunities for domestic cultural goods, services and
activities
• Access to cultural services and goods in rural regions through strengthening provision of public cultural service systems (radio, tv)
• Information for creation and expression
• Training centres
• Digital recording studios
Measures aimed at providing domestic
independent cultural industries and activities in the informal sector
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• Grant and scholarship schemes
• PPPs to encourage art sponsorship
• Planned subsidy through dedicated funds for different art forms
• Financial support to performing artist
Measures aimed at public financial
assistance
• Foster mobility of artists and cultural professionals
• Capacity building by training, exchange activities, apprenticeship and mentoring programmes
• Sharing of information on existing legal frameworks and on good practices
Measures that encourage non profit organisations, as well
as public & private institutions etc
• Establishment of Ministry of education and culture centres to facilitate access to educational and cultural goods and services
• Digital libraries
• National agencies to support arts and culture
Measures aimed at establishing and
supporting public institutions
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Article 7
Parties shall endevour to create in their territory this environment which encourages individuals and social groups to create, produce, disseminate, distribute and have access to their own cultural expressions as well as to the ones from other countries of the world
‘SHALL’ The Parties have the obligation to development such an environment – ie it is more than a declaration of intent
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Group Exercise Part 1: Refer to case studies – analyse the examples and suggest what part of the value chain for transversal issue they relate to Part 2: Consider some Ethiopian experience in Music, Film, Performing Arts and Visual Arts and suggest possible measures that would be appropriate to these sectors (if they don’t exist and are seen as important they can be reported on as future challenges in Section 7 of the report) Refer to Handout 3: Cultural Policies and Measures
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Good Practice: Measures to bridge internal cultural divides in Viet Nam
developing infrastructure, including telephones and multi-service broadband connections in rural areas
reducing the information gap between rural and urban areas
promoting access and ensuring two-way communication from central to grassroots levels
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Good Practice: Market development, investment and flow promotion measures in China
funding
government procurement
performance venues and equipment
simplified approval processes
talent cultivation, commendation and rewards
foreign investors can establish enterprises as wholly-owned or joint ventures
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Part 1: Setting the Context for Periodic Reporting Unit 1: Introduction to Periodic Reporting and Monitoring Systems Unit 2: The Periodic Report Scope and Frame
Part 2: Key Reporting Areas Unit 3: Policies and measures Unit 4: International Cooperation Unit 5: Preferential Treatment Unit 6: Integration of Culture in Sustainable Development Policies and Programme Unit 7: Awareness Raising and Participation of Civil Society Unit 8: Transversal Issues and UNESCO Priorities
Part 3: Data Sources and Assessment Unit 9: Sources, Statistics and Indicators Unit 10: Achievements and Challenges in the Implementation of the Convention
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Quadrennial Periodic Reporting
Part 1: Setting the Context for Periodic Reporting Unit 1: Introduction to Periodic Reporting and Monitoring Systems Unit 2: The Periodic Report Scope and Frame
Part 2: Key Reporting Areas Unit 3: Policies and measures
Unit 4: International Cooperation Unit 5: Preferential Treatment Unit 6: Integration of Culture in Sustainable Development Policies and Programme Unit 7: Awareness Raising and Participation of Civil Society Unit 8: Transversal Issues and UNESCO Priorities
Part 3: Data Sources and Assessment Unit 9: Sources, Statistics and Indicators Unit 10: Achievements and Challenges in the Implementation of the Convention
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Quadrennial Periodic Reporting
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Main Reporting Themes
Overview of cultural policy
context (including
digital issues)
2 - International cultural
cooperation
3 – Preferential treatment
4 – Culture and sustainable
development
1 - Cultural policies and measures
5 – Awareness raising and
participation of civil society
6 – Transversal issues & UNESCO
priorities
Key Questions What is international cooperation?
How does international cooperation relate to
the objectives and principles of the 2005 Convention?
What types of policies and measures can be adopted in the field of international cooperation?
How to report on international cooperation in the context of periodic reports?
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Key Concept: International cooperation Collaboration between public, private and civil society
actors from different countries or regions for the achievement of common goals: A right, an opportunity and an important task – or
even a "duty" – for all peoples and all nations to share knowledge, skills and experiences
Promote the enrichment of all cultures whilst respecting the distinctive character of each
To be carried out for the mutual benefit of all nations practicing it
Contribute to the establishment of stable and peaceful, long term relations between peoples
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Main target groups of international cooperation policies and practices
Examples of international cultural cooperation include successful exchanges / programmes involving…
public officials to dialogue on policy issues;
professionals working in public sector cultural institutions, aimed at building strategic and management capacities;
professionals working in private companies, aimed at building creation and production capacities.
artists and civil society actors, aimed at capacity building and information / dissemination
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Relevant, successful or innovative international cooperation measures
Examples involving governments or public agencies include: - signing treaties and international agreements increasing and facilitating the exchange of cultural goods and services and professionals at the national, regional and international levels - organizing, and participating in, international events (festivals, forums, summits, fairs, symposia, etc.) to foster cultural exchanges - providing information, advice and technical assistance on cultural policy-making, ICTs, business models, etc. - supporting individual trans-border contacts, exchanges or co-productions of artists, media professionals, small companies
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Deficits not to be spared out in the reports, for example: The North-South imbalance in artists' residencies
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110
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50
100
150
200
250
300
350
400
450
500
Europe North
America
Asia Australia/NZ Africa South
America
Mid-America Middle East
Source: ERICarts study "Mobility Matters", 2008 (Location of Residency Centres in the TransArtists' Network)
Examples of what not to report on:
International cooperation measures that have no bearing on the culture sector
international cooperation activities and projects in the domains of built, natural or intangible heritage
international cooperation activities and projects whose implementation was completed prior to the adoption of the Convention in 2005
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Internal arrangements and partnerships
Transversal or inter-ministerial cooperation
• Permanent working groups
• Specific meetings to discuss opportunities
National priority-setting
• Agreement on strategic opportunities
• Civil society involvement in negotiations
Multi-stakeholder partnerships
• Active participation by public and private actors in regular meetings / groups / discussions
• Foreign representatives to attend range of meetings
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Good Practice: Brazil’s international audiovisual cooperation policy
encourage international co-productions
support the participation in international festivals
promote Brazil in the international audiovisual sector
encourage partnerships and access to financing
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Part 1: Setting the Context for Periodic Reporting Unit 1: Introduction to Periodic Reporting and Monitoring Systems Unit 2: The Periodic Report Scope and Frame
Part 2: Key Reporting Areas Unit 3: Policies and measures Unit 4: International Cooperation
Unit 5: Preferential Treatment Unit 6: Integration of Culture in Sustainable Development Policies and Programme Unit 7: Awareness Raising and Participation of Civil Society Unit 8: Transversal Issues and UNESCO Priorities
Part 3: Data Sources and Assessment Unit 9: Sources, Statistics and Indicators Unit 10: Achievements and Challenges in the Implementation of the Convention
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Quadrennial Periodic Reporting
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Main Reporting Themes
Overview of cultural policy
context (including
digital issues)
2 - International cultural
cooperation
3 – Preferential treatment
4 – Culture and sustainable
development
1 - Cultural policies and measures
5 – Awareness raising and
participation of civil society
6 – Transversal issues & UNESCO
priorities
Key Questions What is preferential treatment?
Why is preferential treatment relevant in the
context of the 2005 Convention?
What measures and policies can be adopted to integrate preferential treatment with regard to the diversity of cultural expressions?
How to report on preferential treatment policies and measures in the context of periodic reports?
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Preferential Treatment - Key Concepts
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• Accorded to cultural goods and services and artists • May, or in the words of the Convention, Art 16:
"Shall" be granted in order to ensure equal opportunities for all (probably the most "binding" clause of the treaty!)
• An exception to the general principle of ‘non discrimination’ (multilateral trade frameworks)
Global North Parties provide support to cultural expressions from Global South – creating commercial opportunities and ensuring more balanced flows of cultural goods and services
Preferential treatment to be applied in a holistic approach – exploring synergies between
trade
international development
cultural instruments and policies
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Key Points about Preferential Treatment Refers to cultural goods and services as well as artists and
cultural professionals Refers to institutional and legal frameworks and other
elements in the Convention Interpreted and applied to the Convention as a whole Parties have discretion in finding innovative ways to
exercise preferential treatment A cross cutting principle transversally informing all types
of international exchanges Has a wider (not narrow) meaning of "trade", involving
both cultural and trade components
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Preferential treatment measures can be reported on as having an impact on three different levels:
individual: human resource development, including programmes to facilitate the mobility and exchange of artists and cultural professionals and build expertise among them;
institutional or organizational: building capacities of cultural enterprises and organizations in promoting the economic and trade dimension of the sector, including support schemes and co-distribution agreements;
industry: wider systemic relationships established through bilateral, regional and multilateral trade agreements, cultural policy and other frameworks
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Internal Arrangements and Partnerships Transversal or inter-ministerial cooperation
• Avenues for dialogue such as permanent working groups, specific meetings between ministries in charge of foreign/ regional affairs, government ministries for culture and others
National Cultural Development and Priority setting • Strategies and action plans for international cultural
cooperation or development and integration into bilateral, regional and multilateral agreements
• Monitoring and evaluation mechanisms Participation of Civil Society
• In policy making and priority-setting processes, as well as in the monitoring of international agreements
Examples of measures by developed countries:
facilitating the mobility of artists and cultural professionals, by simplifying procedures for issue of visas or lowering visa costs
establishing funding arrangements and resource-sharing, including co-production and co-distribution agreements
providing technical assistance including equipment acquisition, technology transfer and expertise
providing technical assistance
improving access of cultural goods and services of developing countries to the markets of developed countries
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Examples of measures by developing countries:
assessing needs and priorities of their cultural sector
fostering an enabling environment for the emergence of cultural industries at the national level
providing strategic support to their domestic cultural sectors
actively seeking knowledge and expertise in the areas of enhancement and dissemination of all cultural expressions
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Key Lessons
International cooperation (visas, mobility, coproduction agreements )
Trade (new cultural protocol tool) Culture and development (culture’s role in sustainable
development) Long term changes (require time) Bilateral Trade agreements (using the Convention as a
counterweight) The impact of digital on production and broadcasting
channels (accessing culture in new ways) Data collection challenges (requires interdepartmental
coordination) Poor National level coordination to be improved
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The Parties could: Civil society could:
Create interdepartmental groups
(including the ministries of culture,
trade, employment, immigration, etc.)
and envisage the best way to involve
the point of contract of the
Convention in this process
Continue their efforts to raise
awareness of Articles 16 and 21 by
organising events and the publication
of studies
Continue their involvement in
consultations undertaken by UNESCO
Secretariat and provide relevant
information.
Have a louder voice and be more
involved in the process, since it can
draw attention to cases where the
Parties have or have not met their
obligations.
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Main Reporting Themes
Overview of cultural policy
context (including
digital issues)
2 - International cultural
cooperation
3 – Preferential treatment
4 – Culture and sustainable
development
1 - Cultural policies and measures
5 – Awareness raising and
participation of civil society
6 – Transversal issues & UNESCO
priorities
Key Questions
What is sustainable development? What is the relationship between culture and
sustainable development? How does the 2005 Convention address the
relationship between culture and sustainable development?
What are the relevant policies and measures in this area?
What measures can be implemented at a national and an international level?
What internal arrangements and partnerships can be adopted to foster strategies and policies in this area?
What indicators can be used to evaluate the role of culture in sustainable development?
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Sustainable development Operational Guidelines on Article 13 define sustainable development as “development that meets the needs of the present without compromising the ability of future generations to meet their
own needs” Human development is understood as a process of enlarging people’s choices.
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What is development? UNDP Human Development Report defines development as • the expansion of people’s freedoms to live long, healthy and
creative lives;
• to advance other goals they have reason to value;
• and to engage actively in shaping development equitably and sustainably on a shared planet.
People are both the beneficiaries and the drivers of human development, as individuals and in groups.
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Thinking about sustainable development …
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Sustainable Development
Economic
Political
Environmental
Cultural
Economic growth Material and non-material wellbeing of economic dimension
Democracy, freedom of expression and human rights of the political dimension
Benefits derived from natural resources and ecosystems of the environmental dimension
Intrinsic and instrumental benefits from cultural expressions that contribute to individual and collective fulfillment of the cultural dimension
- measures to integrate culture in sustainable development policies and assistance programmes at the national and international levels.
Who implements these measures?
Agencies responsible for
• economic growth
• environmental sustainability
• social inclusion (national level)
• by development cooperation agencies (international level).
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What measures to describe in the Periodic Report?
Culture and Sustainable development policies at the domestic level
Article 13 refers particularly to sustainable development at a domestic level, e.g. local, regional and national strategies and policies, although it can also be understood as an encouragement to consider cultural aspects in all types of policies and programmes related to the diversity of cultural expressions: ‘Parties shall endeavour to integrate culture in their development policies at all levels for the creation of conditions conducive to sustainable development and, within this framework, foster aspects relating to the protection and promotion of the diversity of cultural expressions.’
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Culture and Sustainable development policies at the international levels
‘Parties shall endeavour to support cooperation for sustainable development and poverty reduction, especially in relation to the specific needs of developing countries, in order to foster the emergence of a dynamic cultural sector by, inter alia, the following means: the strengthening of the cultural industries; capacity-building through the exchange of information,
experience and expertise; technology transfer through the introduction of appropriate
incentive measures for the transfer of technology and know-how;
financial support’
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What to highlight: A particular focus of this section is on the non-financial aspects of the contribution of culture to development, i.e. on the role of culture in • building inclusive societies and • reducing inequalities.
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Measures at the national level:
integrating culture into overall national development planning, i.e., strategies, policies and action plans;
achieving economic, social and environmental outcomes by integrating culture into, inter alia, poverty eradication and social inclusion strategies;
securing fairness and equitable treatment of disadvantaged individuals and social groups (including women) to participate in cultural life;
securing equity in the distribution of cultural resources between regions and urban and rural areas.
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Measures at the international level:
strengthening human and institutional capacities for policy development and entrepreneurship through training, networking, exchange of information, etc.;
transfer of technology and expertise in the areas of cultural industries and enterprises: needs analysis, access to new information and communication technologies, development of new platforms, etc.
financial support: contribution to the IFCD, integration of the cultural sector within framework plans for official development aid (ODA), facilitating access of the cultural industries to public and private funding, design of innovative financial mechanisms, etc.
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Group exercise - part 1
Handouts of 6 case studies
Consider these cases
What ministry was involved?
Where any international parties involved?
Who was the target group / beneficiaries?
What was the project? What outcome was expected?
Where did it happen?
Is it useful to you in Ethiopia??
Suggest which police or measure concerns
National development planning
Contributions to economic and social empowerment
Equitable treatment for specific groups
Equitable distribution between regions of the country
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Group exercise - part 2
Re Ethiopia
Identify potential policies and measures relevant to the integration of culture in sustainable development
Consider the internal arrangements
Interministerial cooperation
Participation of civil society
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Internal Arrangements and Partnerships Transversal or inter-ministerial cooperation
• Avenues for dialogue such as permanent working groups, specific meetings and preparation of papers between ministries in charge of foreign/ regional affairs, labour, economy, development, statistics and government ministries for culture
National Cultural Development and Priority setting • Beneficiary countries to provide a clear framework of
priorities for culture and sustainable development • Ensure synergies and coordination among different funders
Participation of Civil Society • In policy making and priority-setting processes as regards
both national and international sustainable development strategies
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Handout: CDIS: Improving the Evidence-Base 1. Economy: measuring the contribution of culture to economic
development. 2. Education: analysing the priority given to culture within the
educational system, notably as an enabler for inclusion and diversity.
3. Governance: examining the system of national cultural governance, e.g. adoption of legislation and policy, distribution of cultural infrastructure, civil society participation, etc.
4. Social Participation: illustrating the impact of culture practices, values and attitudes on social progress.
5. Gender Equality: examining culture’s role in the reality and the perceptions of gender equality.
6. Communication: analysing the conditions in place for disseminating and accessing diverse cultural content.
7. Heritage: assessing public frameworks to protect and promote heritage sustainability.
Part 1: Setting the Context for Periodic Reporting Unit 1: Introduction to Periodic Reporting and Monitoring Systems Unit 2: The Periodic Report Scope and Frame
Part 2: Key Reporting Areas Unit 3: Policies and measures Unit 4: International Cooperation Unit 5: Preferential Treatment Unit 6: Integration of Culture in Sustainable Development Policies and Programme Unit 7: Awareness Raising and Participation of Civil Society Unit 8: Transversal Issues and UNESCO Priorities
Part 3: Data Sources and Assessment Unit 9: Sources, Statistics and Indicators Unit 10: Achievements and Challenges in the Implementation of the Convention
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Quadrennial Periodic Reporting
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Main Reporting Themes
Overview of cultural policy
context (including
digital issues)
2 - International cultural
cooperation
3 – Preferential treatment
4 – Culture and sustainable
development
1 - Cultural policies and measures
5 – Awareness raising and
participation of civil society
6– Transversal issues & UNESCO
priorities
Key Questions What is the definition of civil society in the Convention framework? What roles and functions for civil society do the Convention
provisions promote? Why is it important to involve civil society in activities related to the
Convention implementation? What Parties are invited to do in order to support the emergence
and active participation of civil society? How should civil society be involved in the preparation of the
report? What may prevent civil society from fully assuming the
responsibilities and opportunities offered by the Convention? What is awareness raising and how can civil society contribute to it? Why is it important to raise awareness for the quality of civil
society contribution to the implementation of the Convention and what have Parties done so far?
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Civil society For the purposes of this Convention, civil society includes:
non-governmental organizations
non-profit organizations
professionals in the culture sector and associated sectors
groups that support the work of artists and cultural communities
Source: Operational Guidelines on Article 11 – Participation of civil society (para. 3)
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Civil society in the Convention
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Service Provider
Innovator
Value-Guardian
Advocacy
Accountability
Civil society produces, disseminates and promotes cultural expressions
Civil society organisations are innovators in the field of cultural policies and activities
Civil society plays a watchdog role over the values, principles and objectives contained in the C
Awareness raising activities through information sharing on the objectives and implementation of the C
Monitoring policies and programmes implementation and through active participation in periodic reporting
By ratifying the Convention, Parties:
acknowledge the fundamental role of civil society in protecting and promoting the diversity of cultural expressions, and
Commit to encourage their participation in activities, designed to achieve the objectives of this Convention.
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Watch video about the role of civil society in the 2005 Convention
With Charles Villerand and Andreas Wiesand
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Good Practice: Governmental support to civil society in Burkina Faso
elaborating and implementing cultural policies with the participation of civil society
giving civil society access to data and statistics gathered by the Ministry of culture
informing civil society about financing opportunities
supporting cultural and arts education activities of civil society organizations
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Information to be provided by civil society on what they have done to implement the Convention:
promoting the objectives of the Convention through awareness-raising and other activities
Bringing the concerns of citizens, associations and enterprises to public authorities, including those of vulnerable groups
Monitoring policy and programme implementation
contributing to the achievement of greater transparency and accountability in the governance of culture
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Information to be provided by Parties on how they have involved civil society in:
promoting the objectives of the Convention through awareness-raising and other activities
collecting data and sharing and exchanging information on measures to protect and promote the diversity of cultural expressions
developing policies while providing spaces where the ideas of civil society can be heard and discussed
implementing Operational Guidelines of the Convention
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Participatory governance of culture
Recognizing that the system of governance of culture involves a range of governmental and non-governmental actors, the Convention encourages Parties to facilitate the active participation of a diversity of actors in policy-making processes as well as sharing responsibility in policy implementation.
This involves the active participation of civil society, individuals (e.g. women and youth) and social groups including persons belonging to minorities and indigenous peoples.
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Civil society may also wish to share information on:
activities they have planned for the next four years to implement the Convention
main challenges encountered or foreseen and solutions found or envisaged to overcome those challenges
Specify which civil society organizations contributed to the Report.
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How have Parties involved civil society?
Some examples
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Formulating, monitoring, evaluating and amending cultural policies
implementing cultural policies, including the allocation of public funding by institutions managed by civil society, to projects that realize the aims of the Convention or cultural policies
Supporting autonomous cultural activities in the context of the Convention’s objectives or as a principle of cultural policy more generally
Distributing information and raising awareness about cultural policies and the Convention through civil society
Communication and consultation methods to ensure the inclusion of the civil society’s views
Challenges to collaboration
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Inclusiveness in reaching entire spectrum of civil society and the private sector
Awareness of the potential for involvement in reporting
Funding to participate in meaningful ways
Data validity providing accurate information
Indicators to monitor the extent of involvement of civil society organisations
Poor knowledge of the Convention within government, public agencies, civil society and of its benefits
Lack of political support and trust between government and the cultural sector
Poor communication channels between government and civil society
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Reporting on awareness-Raising and Participation of civil society (Section 5 of the Reporting Framework)
the promotion, implementation and
monitoring of the 2005 Convention
Parties report on how they have involved civil society in:
Civil society reports on activities that they have undertaken for:
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Benefits of awareness-raising
Increase cultural
cooperation Improve
quality of policy design and planning
Instill innovation
Improve quality of
products and services
Generate peer
learning
Support new
funding strategies
Inform on risks
and threats
Part 1: Setting the Context for Periodic Reporting Unit 1: Introduction to Periodic Reporting and Monitoring Systems Unit 2: The Periodic Report Scope and Frame
Part 2: Key Reporting Areas Unit 3: Policies and measures Unit 4: International Cooperation Unit 5: Preferential Treatment Unit 6: Integration of Culture in Sustainable Development Policies and Programme Unit 7: Awareness Raising and Participation of Civil Society Unit 8: Transversal Issues and UNESCO Priorities
Part 3: Data Sources and Assessment Unit 9: Sources, Statistics and Indicators Unit 10: Achievements and Challenges in the Implementation of the Convention
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Quadrennial Periodic Reporting
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Main Reporting Themes
Overview of cultural policy
context (including
digital issues)
2 - International cultural
cooperation
3 – Preferential treatment
4 – Culture and sustainable
development
1 - Cultural policies and measures
5 – Awareness raising and
participation of civil society
6 – Transversal issues & UNESCO
priorities
Key Questions How do the Global Priorities of UNESCO impact the reporting
of the Convention? What policies and measures can be incorporated to ensure
gender equality? What policies and measures would ensure the participation
of the Youth? What are the new priority issues identified by the Convention
governing bodies? What are the key policy discussions on
Digital issues and the impact on the diversity of cultural expressions?
Public service broadcasting and independent media? The status of artists and freedom of artistic expression?
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Transversal issues
Parties are to report on the emerging transversal issue(s) identified for each reporting period. In doing so, they may be guided by key questions (a) – (i) of the Reporting Framework. A resolution of the Conference of Parties will determine transversal issue(s) to be reported on for each four-year reporting cycle. For 2016-2019, no transversal issue was determined.
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UNESCO Priorities: Youth
Empowering young people and promoting their participation in the implementation of the Convention is in line with the UNESCO Operational Strategy 2014-2021 for Youth. In this section, Parties describe at least one policy, measure or project to:
• encourage the participation of youth as creators, producers and beneficiaries of cultural activities, goods and services;
• facilitate the involvement of youth and youth-led organizations and the integration of their concerns and needs in cultural policy-making processes;
• introduce new curricula or programmes in higher education and training institutions to build new skills required for the cultural and creative industries including entrepreneurial, management and technological skills;
• involve youth in collecting and disseminating information about the diversity of cultural expressions in their communities.
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UNESCO Priorities: Gender Equality
Gender equality is a UNESCO global priority for the 2014-2017 Programme and Budget period. In this section, Parties describe at least one policy or measure adopted to promote gender equality in the cultural sector, and support women as creators, producers and beneficiaries of cultural expressions. In doing so, they may be guided by key questions (a) – (i) of the Reporting Framework.
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Global Priority Africa: Flagship programmes
Thematic highlights
Impact of digital technologies
Diversity of media content
Enhancing public sector broadcasting, quotas for television
Status of artists and freedom of artistic expression
Individual artists, arts producing or arts-delivery organisations, popular culture communities
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Digital issues
New giants of the cultural market
Experimentation, digital arts and entrepreneurship
Cultural polices in the age of Big Data and social media
The Digital South
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Compendium of special
measures for Digital Dev.
Access to culture
Creativity
Cultural industries
Public awareness
and civil society
Informa-tion and statistics
Internatio-nal coope-
ration
The Global South
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Media Diversity and public sector broadcasting
the specific role of enhancing media diversity for achieving the Convention’s objectives
the need to ensure freedom of thought, expression and information, the free exchange and circulation of ideas as well as diversity of the media for cultural expressions to flourish within societies;
the principle of technological neutrality public service broadcasting as
a measure for enhancing diversity of media and as an enabler of promoting and protecting the diversity
of cultural expressions; binding policy standards regarding the dual nature of
cultural goods and services that should achieve a balanced and specific treatment of cultural and audiovisual goods and services in international trade policies.
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Opportunities and challenges for reporting on media diversity
Opportunities have broadened through expansion of audiovisual media
Media freedom and other basic freedoms are necessary to enhance media diversity
New types of media actors with blurring of boundaries Gender equity in media content and decision making Professional media institutions and public media Locally produced content and language Digital revolution and convergence Independent media producers/ public service media Community media and radio Public service media with editorial independence
Part 1: Setting the Context for Periodic Reporting Unit 1: Introduction to Periodic Reporting and Monitoring Systems Unit 2: The Periodic Report Scope and Frame
Part 2: Key Reporting Areas Unit 3: Policies and measures Unit 4: International Cooperation Unit 5: Preferential Treatment Unit 6: Integration of Culture in Sustainable Development Policies and Programme Unit 7: Awareness Raising and Participation of Civil Society Unit 8: Transversal Issues and UNESCO Priorities
Part 3: Data Sources and Assessment Unit 9: Sources, Statistics and Indicators Unit 10: Achievements and Challenges in the Implementation of the Convention
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Quadrennial Periodic Reporting
Key Questions Why is the collection, analysis, dissemination and sharing
of empirical information important in the context of the 2005 Convention?
What is the role and relevance of national cultural information systems? How can these be set up?
What indicators and statistics could be used to prepare periodic reports?
If a national cultural information system is missing, how to collect/analyse alternative data that may be relevant?
Why do periodic reports ask for (optional) information on cultural economy, cultural industries, cultural infrastructure and cultural participation?
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Reporting on main achievements and challenges (Reporting Framework, Section 7)
Parties and participating stakeholders should share empirical information on:
the results achieved
the challenges encountered
solutions found to overcome these challenges
future outlook and next steps to be taken
Suggestion: specific empirical evidence to support the reporting on different policies and measures could already be provided in earlier chapters. In the absence of differentiated official statistics or cultural information systems, some of these – mostly "issue-driven" – data may need to be newly developed.
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Designing and maintaining a cultural information system
A comprehensive evidence base is the optimal solution for: • Understanding the realities and dynamics of the country’s
cultural expressions • Reporting on all aspects of the Convention • Designing, implementing and evaluating cultural policy and
cultural programmes • Encouraging public debate on issues of cultural policy • Providing evidence to explain/defend actions in support of
the sustainable development of the sector NOTE: Such information systems are not necessarily based in the national statistical office, can also be associated with a Ministry of Culture, a research institute at the university, etc.
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Let's revisit first the 'Culture for Development Indicators': Improving the Evidence-Base (Handout CDIS) 1. Economy: measuring contributions of culture to economic development 2. Education: analysing the priority given to culture within the educational
system, notably as an enabler for inclusion and diversity 3. Governance: examining the system of national cultural governance, e.g.
adoption of legislation and policy, distribution of cultural infrastructure, civil society participation, etc.
4. Social Participation: illustrating the impact of culture practices, values and attitudes on social progress
5. Gender Equality: examining culture’s role in the reality and the perceptions of gender equality
6. Communication: analysing the conditions in place for disseminating and accessing diverse cultural content
7. Heritage: assessing public frameworks to protect and promote heritage sustainability
Important: The process of searching for/validating data is already important!
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Development and evaluation of cultural indicators and statistics: a few caveats
Can we really "measure" culture? Yes, we can, at least partially… 1. Statistical frameworks can complicate things! 2. Issues are key! The more precise policy issues are formulated, the
better we can search for relevant indicators and empirical evidence.
3. Definitions make a difference! 4. Indicators must be simple! 5. Frequently, more potential data sources exist than statisticians
expect! Interaction with stakeholders or professional bodies is important.
6. Size matters! How to achieve "representative" samples… 7. Don't fall into the evaluation trap! Let's look at some examples for these points…
Ad 1: Statistical frameworks
Ad 2: Issues are key!
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According to James Wagala (Regional M&E Coordinator Africa at Global Clover Network), indicators should be: Simple: An indicator has to be clear and understandable by all. Simplicity can be a key consideration here. Relevant: An indicator has to speak to the result it is used to measure. Economical: The indicator and datasets must be collectable at a manageable cost. Some indicators may be good but too expensive. Assignable: The tracking of the indicator and collection of data to measure it must be assignable specifically to a member of the project team: One person has to take responsibility for the delivery… Measurable: The indicator has to be measurable. Consider these two indicators for a training intervention: "Number of people trained" and "Knowledge of trainees". While the second one may be a better measure for the output of a training, it may be very difficult to measure. Let me also add the following: Comparable over time: Indicators are most relevant when showing trends
Ad 4. Indicators must be simple!
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Reporting on complementary data, information and statistics (optional Annex)
Economy and finance Books Music Media Connectivity, infrastructure, access Cultural participation Additional clarifications
Parties are encouraged to provide statistics that already exist.
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• 1. Economy and finance
• 1. 1. Total flows of cultural goods and services
• 1. 1.a. Cultural Goods
• a) Exports in cultural goods (total in USD; year; source)
• b) Imports in cultural goods (total in USD; year; source)
• 1. 1.b. Cultural Services
• a) Exports in cultural services (total in USD; year; source)
• b) Imports in cultural services (total in USD; year; source)
• 1. 2. Contribution of cultural activities to Gross Domestic Product (GDP)
• a) Total GDP (in USD; year; source)
• b) Share of cultural activities in GDP (in percentage; year; source)
• 1. 3. Government expenditure on culture
• a) Total government expenditure (in USD; year; source)
• b) Share of culture in government expenditure (in USD and as percentage of total government expenditure; year; source)
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2. Books a) Number of published titles (year; source) b) Number of publishing companies (year; source): - Small size (1 to 20 titles per year) - Medium size (21 to 49 titles per year) - Large size (50 titles and above per year) c) Bookshops and sales - Bookstore chains (total number and sales in USD; year; source) - Independent book stores (total number and sales in USD; year; source) - Book stores in other retail structures, including department stores (total number and sales in USD; year; source) - Online retailers (total number and sales in USD; year; source) d) Translation flows: number of published translations (year; source)
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3. Music a) Production: number of albums produced: - Physical format (year; source) - Digital format (year; source) - Independent (year; source) - Majors (year; source) b) Sales: total number of recorded music sales: - Physical format, broken down by CDs and other physical formats (year; source) - Digital format, broken down by Single Tracks and Digital Albums (year; source)
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4. Media
4. a. Broadcasting audience and share
Programme type
Audience share
Type of ownership (public, private, community)
Type of access (paid-free)
4. b. Broadcasting media organizations
Ownership (Public, Private, community, not specified)
Number of domestic media organization providing: radio channels only, TV channels
only, both radio & TV channels (by type of ownership)
4. c. Newspapers
Publishing format: Number of titles
- Printed (free only, paid only, both free & paid)
- Both print and online (free only, paid only, both free & paid)
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5. Connectivity, infrastructure, access a) Number of mobile telephone subscribers per 1000
inhabitants (year; source)
b) Number of households with Internet access at home (year; source)
c) Number of individuals using the Internet (year; source)
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6. Cultural participation Percentage of people participating in cultural activities at least one time during the past 12 months: Cultural participation (in %)
Activity Female Male Total
Cinema
Theatre (including cabaret, opera and
puppet shows)
Dance (including ballet)
Live concert / musical performance
Exhibition Total
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Designing and maintaining a cultural information system
An evidence base is needed for • Understanding the realities and dynamics of the
country’s cultural expressions • Reporting on all aspects of the Convention • Designing, implementing and evaluating cultural
policy and cultural programmes • Encouraging public debate on issues of cultural
policy • Defending actions in support of the sustainable
development of the sector
Part 1: Setting the Context for Periodic Reporting Unit 1: Introduction to Periodic Reporting and Monitoring Systems Unit 2: The Periodic Report Scope and Frame
Part 2: Key Reporting Areas Unit 3: Policies and measures Unit 4: International Cooperation Unit 5: Preferential Treatment Unit 6: Integration of Culture in Sustainable Development Policies and Programme Unit 7: Awareness Raising and Participation of Civil Society Unit 8: Transversal Issues and UNESCO Priorities
Part 3: Data Sources and Assessment Unit 9: Sources, Statistics and Indicators Unit 10: Achievements and Challenges in the Implementation of the Convention
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Quadrennial Periodic Reporting
Key Questions What have been the main achievements reported upon
by Parties to the 2005 Convention since it’s coming into
force?
What challenges and difficulties have been experienced
in order to implement the Convention?
What enabling factors have been identified?
What solutions have been proposed to overcome
existing challenges?
What achievements, challenges and solutions do
workshop participants identify in their respective
countries?
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Key findings from the first three reporting years (2012-2014; 71 reports)
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• The Convention has led to the introduction of new cultural policies and measures in developing countries
• Countries have
reassessed their international cooperation strategies to include culture among key objectives
Most countries have adopted legislation on the arts and
culture, including the
status of the artist
Countries have not only promoted
export of domestic cultural goods and services but also
import of foreign ones
Many countries have integrated culture in their
national development
plans
Key findings from the first three reporting years (2012-2014), continued
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Cultural cooperation activities have become focused on specific cultural industry
sectors such as music, film and book publishing and promoting
the mobility of artists
New forms of support for
young artists and cultural
professionals
More countries are integrating cultural and creative industries into development strategies
and programmes
Key findings from the first three reporting years (2012-2014), continued
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Many have been inspired by a policy or measure successfully implemented
elsewhere.
Policy transfer also takes place from developing
to developed countries
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Key implementation
challenges
Lack of financial and human
resources and insufficient public-
private sector partnerships
Multiple understandings and usages of
the concepts in the Convention
Insufficient awareness
among decision-makers of
the Challenges to organising inter ministerial
cooperation
contribution of culture to
economic and social
development
Lack of cultural data and statistics hindering policy monitoring and
evaluation
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What solutions are proposed in the reports to address
these challenges?
To build strategic partnerships with various government
agencies, civil society and private stakeholders
To widely disseminate the Convention and news on
relevant issues
To train officials through participatory workshops
To create institutions or observatories that engage in-
depth research to gather data and best practices
To establish specific targets and benchmarks and
developing a system of cultural indicators
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NEXT STEPS
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Drafting of the Periodic Report
How to write the draft periodic report?
How can the national team all be involved?
Who else needs to be approached to help with information?
What is the role of the statistics agency?
When should the draft be presented to the national team?
Suggested timing
• Meetings of the National team and drafting committee
• Distance coaching by AJ and AW during this period based on written drafts
• March 10th: Finalisation of the draft Periodic Report
• March 14-18th: Presentation of final draft to multi-stakeholder consultative forum
• March 18th - 24th April: Finalisation of the periodic report
• April 25th: Signature by Minister of Culture and Tourism
• April 28th : Submission to Secretariat of UNESCO
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Thank you
For further information
www.en.unesco.org/creativity/
Kassahun Abate: [email protected]
Reiko Yoshida: [email protected]