Organization of American States A strategy for facing the challenges of cultural diversity Horizontal Cooperation Presentation made by Sofialeticia Morales, Director, Unit for Social Development, Education and Culture First Interamerican Meeting of Ministers of Culture and Highest Appropriate Authorities Cartagena de Indias, July 12 – 13, 2002

DEVELOPMENTCULTURE Culture as a goal Culture as a means Key themes of the Cultural Agenda The promotion of cultural diversity The relationship between culture and equity The importance of culture in socioeconomic development processes and in the strengthening of democratic institutions

Organization of American States DEVELOPMENTCULTURE We aim to strengthen horizontal cooperation as a strategy to face the challenges of cultural diversity Cultural Diversity The challenge of strengthening cultural diversity The challenge of interculturalism The challenge of the contribution of cultural diversity to democratic coexistence The challenge of building a cultural space based on our differences

Organization of American States Defending cultural identity and diversity... has little meaning and effectiveness if it is only done within the boundaries of each nation Néstor García Canclini

Organization of American States Strategy of financial assistance: One-way flow of resources Strategy of Collaboration: Exchange of resources, information, ideas and personnel to reach a shared objective. On its own, it tends to impose models: It is an opportunity to collectively review and build experiences and models: What constitutes the model of Horizontal Cooperation? Development Aid Horizontal Cooperation +

Organization of American States Horizontal Cooperation Strategies Initiatives fostered by the OAS 1. Permanent Portfolio of Exemplary Programs 2. Scholarship and Internship Program - Educational Portal of the Americas. 3. Projects financed by the Special Multilateral Fund of CIDI 4. Partnerships with the private sector, international agencies and civil society.

Organization of American States Horizontal Cooperation Strategies Initiatives fostered by the OAS 1. Permanent Portfolio of Exemplary Programs 2. Scholarship and Internship Program - Educational Portal of the Americas. 3. Projects financed by the Special Multilateral Fund of CIDI 4. Partnerships with the private sector, international agencies and civil society.

Organization of American States Permanent Portfolio of Exemplary Programs The political will of a country offering its exemplary program to share its successes, processes and lessons learned. The technical capacity of the countries that are either offering or receiving an exemplary program to support and participate in a process of critical reflection that will allow for the identification and appropriation of relevant lessons. What is the basis of the model?

Organization of American States FOR THE OFFERING COUNTRY: Advantages and commitments FOR THE RECEIVING COUNTRY:  Its program is disseminated internationally.  It may support another country, regardless of its level of development.  It benefits from a hemispheric perspective that allows it to reveal its accomplishments.  It allows for a participatory assessment of its institutional processes.  It benefits from cooperation that addresses a problem that has been identified as a priority.  It receives materials and knowledge that facilitates the development of its own strategies.  It has access to specialists that can support the training of personnel  It receives support to carry out a pilot project and prepare a funding proposal for its elaboration. Exemplary Programs

Organization of American States Consistency criteria: Temporal consistency Consistency of results Of scale Of sustainability How are they chosen? That demonstrate: An Integral Nature Flexibility Effectiveness Innovation That have educational and cultural materials The countries identify their exemplary programs taking into account... The selection of exemplary programs constitutes a Portfolio… Exemplary Programs

Organization of American States Who manages the identification and systematization processes? Unit for Social Development, Education and Culture of the OAS, coordinates with national authorities to organize support from experts and international agencies National and International Specialists International Agencies Exemplary Programs Portfolio National Authorities By selecting the exemplary programs By guiding the critical reflection By offering support

Organization of American States How are they shared? Through documents… The portfolio with the initial systematization of exemplary programs is distributed to all countries. Each country chooses a program from the Portfolio Through experience... The country that is interested in an exemplary program sends two people to the country through an internship program, with the commitment to carry out a pilot project upon their return. The country to which the program is transferred receives guidance of national and international specialists for the pilot project. Exemplary Programs Portfolio

Organization of American States Programs chosen by Ministries Exemplary Programs Portfolio OAS/UDSE START OF SYSTEMATIZATION Internships and other cooperative actions between Ministries, Agencies and OAS Interns selected by the Ministries With political and technical support Critical Appropriation Pilot Project What is the proposed mechanism? International AgenciesOAS/UDSE Continuous Systematization and evaluation National and International Specialists Exemplary Programs Portfolio

Organization of American States Some exemplary programs on cultural diversity offered by countries CULTURAL DISSEMINATION, INTERCULTURAL DIALOGUE AND CULTURAL POLICIES NEW TECHNOLOGIES TO REAFFIRM IDENTITIES CIRCUITS FOR THE DISTRIBUTION OF CULTURAL GOODS AND INFORMATION NETWORKS MICRO-ENTERPRISES OR CULTURAL INDUSTRIES TO FOSTER DIVERSITY PROTECTION OF CULTURAL MEMORY AND HERITAGE CULTURAL EQUITY AND ACCESS TO CHANNELS OF EXPRESSION Exemplary Programs Portfolio

Organization of American States  MOBILE CINEMA Has facilitated the showing of national movies in remote and marginalized locations. Argentina  Challenge: Absence of cultural services in rural, remote and marginalized areas. CULTURAL DISSEMINATION, INTERCULTURAL DIALOGUE AND CULTURAL POLICIES NEW TECHNOLOGIES TO REAFFIRM IDENTITIES CIRCUITS FOR THE DISTRIBUTION OF CULTURAL GOODS AND INFORMATION NETWORKS MICRO-ENTERPRISES OR CULTURAL INDUSTRIES TO FOSTER DIVERSITY PROTECTION OF CULTURAL MEMORY AND HERITAGE CULTURAL EQUITY AND ACCESS TO CHANNELS OF EXPRESSION Exemplary Programs Portfolio

Organization of American States  Young Canada Works Promotes youth employment and training throughout Canada in institutions that foster the various cultural identities that coexist in that country. Canada  Challenge: Need to foster cultural awareness among Canadian youth through employment strategies. CULTURAL DISSEMINATION, INTERCULTURAL DIALOGUE AND CULTURAL POLICIES NEW TECHNOLOGIES TO REAFFIRM IDENTITIES CIRCUITS FOR THE DISTRIBUTION OF CULTURAL GOODS AND INFORMATION NETWORKS MICRO-ENTERPRISES OR CULTURAL INDUSTRIES TO FOSTER DIVERSITY PROTECTION OF CULTURAL MEMORY AND HERITAGE CULTURAL EQUITY AND ACCESS TO CHANNELS OF EXPRESSION Exemplary Programs Portfolio

Organization of American States  Cultural Cartography Has created a Cultural Atlas that promotes links between producers, financial supporters, researchers, as well as national and local audiences. It also constitutes a resource for the research of local cultural realities. Chile  Challenge: Lack of knowledge of the diversity of local and regional cultural creators, that would facilitate the research and formulation of cultural policies. CULTURAL DISSEMINATION, INTERCULTURAL DIALOGUE AND CULTURAL POLICIES NEW TECHNOLOGIES TO REAFFIRM IDENTITIES CIRCUITS FOR THE DISTRIBUTION OF CULTURAL GOODS AND INFORMATION NETWORKS MICRO-ENTERPRISES OR CULTURAL INDUSTRIES TO FOSTER DIVERSITY PROTECTION OF CULTURAL MEMORY AND HERITAGE CULTURAL EQUITY AND ACCESS TO CHANNELS OF EXPRESSION Exemplary Programs Portfolio

Organization of American States  Intercultural Bilingual Education Program It is fundamental to the creation of intercultural dialogue with indigenous communities, while serving as a tool for the strengthening of local and ethnic identities within the nation. Chile  Challenge: Need to integrate indigenous communities in national cultural dialogue CULTURAL DISSEMINATION, INTERCULTURAL DIALOGUE AND CULTURAL POLICIES NEW TECHNOLOGIES TO REAFFIRM IDENTITIES CIRCUITS FOR THE DISTRIBUTION OF CULTURAL GOODS AND INFORMATION NETWORKS MICRO-ENTERPRISES OR CULTURAL INDUSTRIES TO FOSTER DIVERSITY PROTECTION OF CULTURAL MEMORY AND HERITAGE CULTURAL EQUITY AND ACCESS TO CHANNELS OF EXPRESSION Exemplary Programs Portfolio

Organization of American States  National Musical Bands Program Has encouraged the initiatives of community organizations, offering means through which musical diversity may be expressed and developed. It has been carried out in 31 of the country´s 32 departments. It has articulated various strategies that seek community development and the construction of a culture of peace. Colombia  Challenge: To foster the artistic expression of marginalized rural communities CULTURAL DISSEMINATION, INTERCULTURAL DIALOGUE AND CULTURAL POLICIES NEW TECHNOLOGIES TO REAFFIRM IDENTITIES CIRCUITS FOR THE DISTRIBUTION OF CULTURAL GOODS AND INFORMATION NETWORKS MICRO-ENTERPRISES OR CULTURAL INDUSTRIES TO FOSTER DIVERSITY PROTECTION OF CULTURAL MEMORY AND HERITAGE CULTURAL EQUITY AND ACCESS TO CHANNELS OF EXPRESSION Exemplary Programs Portfolio

Organization of American States  Cultural Planning Processes Has created space for cultural policies in local, regional and national agendas, facilitating the democratic integration of the national cultural policy. Colombia  Challenge: Absence of a national cultural policy that is based on cultural diversity. CULTURAL DISSEMINATION, INTERCULTURAL DIALOGUE AND CULTURAL POLICIES NEW TECHNOLOGIES TO REAFFIRM IDENTITIES CIRCUITS FOR THE DISTRIBUTION OF CULTURAL GOODS AND INFORMATION NETWORKS MICRO-ENTERPRISES OR CULTURAL INDUSTRIES TO FOSTER DIVERSITY PROTECTION OF CULTURAL MEMORY AND HERITAGE CULTURAL EQUITY AND ACCESS TO CHANNELS OF EXPRESSION Exemplary Programs Portfolio

Organization of American States CULTURAL DISSEMINATION, INTERCULTURAL DIALOGUE AND CULTURAL POLICIES NEW TECHNOLOGIES TO REAFFIRM IDENTITIES CIRCUITS FOR THE DISTRIBUTION OF CULTURAL GOODS AND INFORMATION NETWORKS MICRO-ENTERPRISES OR CULTURAL INDUSTRIES TO FOSTER DIVERSITY PROTECTION OF CULTURAL MEMORY AND HERITAGE CULTURAL EQUITY AND ACCESS TO CHANNELS OF EXPRESSION Exemplary Programs Portfolio  Group for Stimulating Creation and Research Has fostered the work of creative groups and researchers in different contexts, including citizens living abroad. Colombia  Challenge: Inability of individuals and local and national institutions to finance their projects of cultural creation and research.

Organization of American States  Imagining our image Has fostered the strengthening of a domestic audiovisual culture, contributing to the improvement of the quality of audiovisual language and to the commercial viability of Colombian cinema. Colombia  Challenge: Weakness of cultural industries as tools to strengthen local and national identities. CULTURAL DISSEMINATION, INTERCULTURAL DIALOGUE AND CULTURAL POLICIES NEW TECHNOLOGIES TO REAFFIRM IDENTITIES CIRCUITS FOR THE DISTRIBUTION OF CULTURAL GOODS AND INFORMATION NETWORKS MICRO-ENTERPRISES OR CULTURAL INDUSTRIES TO FOSTER DIVERSITY PROTECTION OF CULTURAL MEMORY AND HERITAGE CULTURAL EQUITY AND ACCESS TO CHANNELS OF EXPRESSION Exemplary Programs Portfolio

Organization of American States  National Citizenry Radio Program Radio has fostered the expression of diversity in its local context, benefiting 90% of the more than 500 community and citizen radio stations. (community, indigenous, public interests, educational and cultural promotion radio stations.) Colombia  Challenge: Vulnerability of the cultural identities and projects of rural and indigenous communities. CULTURAL DISSEMINATION, INTERCULTURAL DIALOGUE AND CULTURAL POLICIES NEW TECHNOLOGIES TO REAFFIRM IDENTITIES CIRCUITS FOR THE DISTRIBUTION OF CULTURAL GOODS AND INFORMATION NETWORKS MICRO-ENTERPRISES OR CULTURAL INDUSTRIES TO FOSTER DIVERSITY PROTECTION OF CULTURAL MEMORY AND HERITAGE CULTURAL EQUITY AND ACCESS TO CHANNELS OF EXPRESSION Exemplary Programs Portfolio

Organization of American States  Border Libraries Fosters intercultural dialogue between Ecuador and neighboring Colombia and Peru. Ecuador  Challenge: Regional Integration CULTURAL DISSEMINATION, INTERCULTURAL DIALOGUE AND CULTURAL POLICIES NEW TECHNOLOGIES TO REAFFIRM IDENTITIES CIRCUITS FOR THE DISTRIBUTION OF CULTURAL GOODS AND INFORMATION NETWORKS MICRO-ENTERPRISES OR CULTURAL INDUSTRIES TO FOSTER DIVERSITY PROTECTION OF CULTURAL MEMORY AND HERITAGE CULTURAL EQUITY AND ACCESS TO CHANNELS OF EXPRESSION Exemplary Programs Portfolio

Organization of American States  Grants for Public Libraries, Museums or Special Projects. Has strengthened the public availability of cultural goods in institutions whose audiences are social groups from diverse cultural contexts. United States of America  Challenge: Weakness of cultural services for minority and marginalized cultural audiences. CULTURAL DISSEMINATION, INTERCULTURAL DIALOGUE AND CULTURAL POLICIES NEW TECHNOLOGIES TO REAFFIRM IDENTITIES CIRCUITS FOR THE DISTRIBUTION OF CULTURAL GOODS AND INFORMATION NETWORKS MICRO-ENTERPRISES OR CULTURAL INDUSTRIES TO FOSTER DIVERSITY PROTECTION OF CULTURAL MEMORY AND HERITAGE CULTURAL EQUITY AND ACCESS TO CHANNELS OF EXPRESSION Exemplary Programs Portfolio

Organization of American States United States of America  Challenge Grants Has supported institutions and organizations with diverse cultural audiences by offering matching grants along with strategies to attain financial self sustainability.  Challenge: Inability of cultural institutions to achieve financial sustainability. CULTURAL DISSEMINATION, INTERCULTURAL DIALOGUE AND CULTURAL POLICIES NEW TECHNOLOGIES TO REAFFIRM IDENTITIES CIRCUITS FOR THE DISTRIBUTION OF CULTURAL GOODS AND INFORMATION NETWORKS MICRO-ENTERPRISES OR CULTURAL INDUSTRIES TO FOSTER DIVERSITY PROTECTION OF CULTURAL MEMORY AND HERITAGE CULTURAL EQUITY AND ACCESS TO CHANNELS OF EXPRESSION Exemplary Programs Portfolio

Organization of American States United States of America  Collaborative Research Program Contributes to the undertaking of research projects related to cultural diversity in the USA and abroad.  Challenge: Lack of funding available for research. CULTURAL DISSEMINATION, INTERCULTURAL DIALOGUE AND CULTURAL POLICIES NEW TECHNOLOGIES TO REAFFIRM IDENTITIES CIRCUITS FOR THE DISTRIBUTION OF CULTURAL GOODS AND INFORMATION NETWORKS MICRO-ENTERPRISES OR CULTURAL INDUSTRIES TO FOSTER DIVERSITY PROTECTION OF CULTURAL MEMORY AND HERITAGE CULTURAL EQUITY AND ACCESS TO CHANNELS OF EXPRESSION Exemplary Programs Portfolio

Organization of American States  Rescue and Promotion of Artisan, Indigenous and Traditional Production Has countered the threat of the disappearance of artisan production in rural areas, for the purpose of preserving the identities of these peoples. Honduras  Challenge: Weak commercial networks for artisans. CULTURAL DISSEMINATION, INTERCULTURAL DIALOGUE AND CULTURAL POLICIES NEW TECHNOLOGIES TO REAFFIRM IDENTITIES CIRCUITS FOR THE DISTRIBUTION OF CULTURAL GOODS AND INFORMATION NETWORKS MICRO-ENTERPRISES OR CULTURAL INDUSTRIES TO FOSTER DIVERSITY PROTECTION OF CULTURAL MEMORY AND HERITAGE CULTURAL EQUITY AND ACCESS TO CHANNELS OF EXPRESSION Exemplary Programs Portfolio

Organization of American States  Program to support municipal and community cultures Offers the creators of indigenous and folk cultures, technical and financial resources to develop initiatives that strengthen local and regional identities. Mexico  Challenge: Need to democratize culture, broadening opportunities for the expression of folk and indigenous cultures. CULTURAL DISSEMINATION, INTERCULTURAL DIALOGUE AND CULTURAL POLICIES NEW TECHNOLOGIES TO REAFFIRM IDENTITIES CIRCUITS FOR THE DISTRIBUTION OF CULTURAL GOODS AND INFORMATION NETWORKS MICRO-ENTERPRISES OR CULTURAL INDUSTRIES TO FOSTER DIVERSITY PROTECTION OF CULTURAL MEMORY AND HERITAGE CULTURAL EQUITY AND ACCESS TO CHANNELS OF EXPRESSION Exemplary Programs Portfolio

Organization of American States Mexico  Indigenous Language and Literature Program Promotes the use of indigenous languages and strengthens awareness of linguistic diversity.  Challenge: Risk of the disappearance of Mexican indigenous languages. CULTURAL DISSEMINATION, INTERCULTURAL DIALOGUE AND CULTURAL POLICIES NEW TECHNOLOGIES TO REAFFIRM IDENTITIES CIRCUITS FOR THE DISTRIBUTION OF CULTURAL GOODS AND INFORMATION NETWORKS MICRO-ENTERPRISES OR CULTURAL INDUSTRIES TO FOSTER DIVERSITY PROTECTION OF CULTURAL MEMORY AND HERITAGE CULTURAL EQUITY AND ACCESS TO CHANNELS OF EXPRESSION Exemplary Programs Portfolio

Organization of American States Mexico  Cultural Contact Program Fund to promote cultural and artistic development and exchange between Mexico and the United States.  Challenge: Weak exchange between artists from Mexico and the United States. CULTURAL DISSEMINATION, INTERCULTURAL DIALOGUE AND CULTURAL POLICIES NEW TECHNOLOGIES TO REAFFIRM IDENTITIES CIRCUITS FOR THE DISTRIBUTION OF CULTURAL GOODS AND INFORMATION NETWORKS MICRO-ENTERPRISES OR CULTURAL INDUSTRIES TO FOSTER DIVERSITY PROTECTION OF CULTURAL MEMORY AND HERITAGE CULTURAL EQUITY AND ACCESS TO CHANNELS OF EXPRESSION Exemplary Programs Portfolio

Organization of American States  National System of Children and Youth Symphonic Orchestras. Has fostered access for children and youth to orchestral organizations, guaranteeing their creation and continuity. Dominican Republic, Venezuela and other countries  Challenge: Insufficient channels of cultural expression for children and youth. CULTURAL DISSEMINATION, INTERCULTURAL DIALOGUE AND CULTURAL POLICIES NEW TECHNOLOGIES TO REAFFIRM IDENTITIES CIRCUITS FOR THE DISTRIBUTION OF CULTURAL GOODS AND INFORMATION NETWORKS MICRO-ENTERPRISES OR CULTURAL INDUSTRIES TO FOSTER DIVERSITY PROTECTION OF CULTURAL MEMORY AND HERITAGE CULTURAL EQUITY AND ACCESS TO CHANNELS OF EXPRESSION Exemplary Programs Portfolio

Organization of American States  Development and Promotion of Dominican Artisan Production Fosters local artisan production and the creation of employment through the establishment of “Artisan Villages”, as centers of training and production. Dominican Republic  Challenge: Weak commercial networks for artisan production. CULTURAL DISSEMINATION, INTERCULTURAL DIALOGUE AND CULTURAL POLICIES NEW TECHNOLOGIES TO REAFFIRM IDENTITIES CIRCUITS FOR THE DISTRIBUTION OF CULTURAL GOODS AND INFORMATION NETWORKS MICRO-ENTERPRISES OR CULTURAL INDUSTRIES TO FOSTER DIVERSITY PROTECTION OF CULTURAL MEMORY AND HERITAGE CULTURAL EQUITY AND ACCESS TO CHANNELS OF EXPRESSION Exemplary Programs Portfolio

Organization of American States Horizontal Cooperation Strategies Initiatives fostered by the OAS 1. Permanent Portfolio of Exemplary Programs 2. Scholarship and Internship Program - Educational Portal of the Americas. 3. Projects financed by the Special Multilateral Fund of CIDI 4. Partnerships with international agencies, civil society and the private sector.

Organization of American States Scholarship and Internship Programs Includes a virtual and in-class component Strengthens the strategy of exemplary programs Develops joint programs with national institutions and existing programs

Organization of American States Horizontal Cooperation Strategies Initiatives fostered by the OAS 1. Permanent Portfolio of Exemplary Programs 2. Scholarship and Internship Program - Educational Portal of the Americas. 3. Projects financed by the Special Multilateral Fund of CIDI 4. Partnerships with international agencies, civil society and the private sector.

Organization of American States Projects financed by FEMCIDI FEMCIDI CONTRIBUTIONS BY SECTOR Integral Development Economic integration Social Development Education Scientific Development Sustainable Development and Environment Democracy Culture Tourism

Organization of American States FEMCIDI To strengthen it with greater contributions to the culture account. Concentrate resources in continental projects, for example, the Cultural Policy Observatory. 2 priorities in the area of culture Projects financed by FEMCIDI

Organization of American States Horizontal Cooperation Strategies Initiatives fostered by the OAS 1. Permanent Portfolio of Exemplary Programs 2. Scholarship and Internship Program - Educational Portal of the Americas. 3. Projects financed by the Special Multilateral Fund of CIDI 4. Partnerships with international agencies, civil society and the private sector.

Organization of American States Partnerships with the private sector, international agencies and civil society Permanent relations with civil society organizations Virtual Consultative Forum - Meeting in Cartagena Inter-agency Meetings to establish strategies for cooperation Washington and Cartagena Partnerships with the private sector

Organization of American States The Virtual Museum of the Americas MuseAméricas Inaugurated at the III Summit of the Americas in Quebec. Proposes to bring the museums of the Continent to preschool, primary and secondary schools.

Organization of American States Links with more than 300 museums. Access to museums in rural areas. The Virtual Museum of the Americas MuseAméricas

Organization of American States “Respect for and value of cultural diversity contribute to social and economic dynamism, and are positive factors in the promotion of governance, social cohesion, human development, human rights and peaceful coexistence in the hemisphere.” Declaration of Quebec City Horizontal Cooperation: A strategy for facing the challenges of cultural diversity