Diversity of Cultural Expressions in Asia: Challenges and Perspectives on the Implementation of the 2005 Convention Quadrennial Periodic Reporting: Mechanisms, Modalities and Findings from Bangkok, Thailand 4-6 March 2014 Danielle Cliche, Secretary of the 2005 Convention

Diversity of Cultural Expressions in Asia : Challenges and Perspectives on the Implementation of the 2005 Convention 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.

Diversity of Cultural Expressions in Asia : Challenges and Perspectives on the Implementation of the 2005 Convention 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 best practices. UNESCO shall:  facilitate the collection, analysis and dissemination of information, statistics and best 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.

Diversity of Cultural Expressions in Asia : Challenges and Perspectives on the Implementation of the 2005 Convention 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 Objective: To benefit from the shared experiences and good practices of others To spot areas where more needs to be done Objective: To benefit from the shared experiences and good practices of others To spot areas where more needs to be done

Report submission dates Diversity of Cultural Expressions in Asia : Challenges and Perspectives on the Implementation of the 2005 Convention PartyDue dateReport received Afghanistan2013 Australia2013 Bangladesh2012X Cambodia2012X China2012X India2012 Indonesia2016 Republic of Korea2014 Lao PDR2012 Mongolia2012X New Zealand2012X Viet Nam2012X

Periodic Reports should analyze: Diversity of Cultural Expressions in Asia : Challenges and Perspectives on the Implementation of the 2005 Convention - How - Why were the measures to promote - Whatdiversity of cultural expressions - When introduced?  What impact have these measures had since the implementation process began? * Examples of experiences are important

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 Diversity of Cultural Expressions in Asia : Challenges and Perspectives on the Implementation of the 2005 Convention

Examples of Periodic Report preparation  Switzerland: three-stage consultation  Brazil: validation from community to national level  China: involving experts and academics Diversity of Cultural Expressions in Asia : Challenges and Perspectives on the Implementation of the 2005 Convention

Various Modalities of Involving Civil Society in Preparation of Report  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 Diversity of Cultural Expressions in Asia : Challenges and Perspectives on the Implementation of the 2005 Convention

Structure of the periodic report:SectionHeadingPages Summary1 1General Information0.5 2Measures 1. Cultural policies and measures 2. International cooperation 3. Integration of culture in development policies 4. Protection of cultural expressions under threat 12 3Awareness raising and participation of civil society 3 4Main results achieved and challenges encountered during implementation process 3.5 AnnexComplementary data and information

Guidelines Diversity of Cultural Expressions in Asia : Challenges and Perspectives on the Implementation of the 2005 Convention Illustrate statement with facts and explanation Avoid long historical accounts Provide examples Use multiple sources for information and analysis Maximum 20 pages plus annexes

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Report submission checklist English or French Online Form ultural-diversity/diversity-of-cultural- expressions/periodic-reports/report-forms/ ultural-diversity/diversity-of-cultural- expressions/periodic-reports/report-forms/ Original signature of the official designated to sign it Executive summary Send to Secretariat of the Convention: (digital + original paper copy by 30 April 2014) Diversity of Cultural Expressions in Asia : Challenges and Perspectives on the Implementation of the 2005 Convention

Reporting on Policies and Measures (Section 2) Policies and measures adopted to promote the diversity of cultural expressions Policies and measures adopted to promote the diversity of cultural expressions Theme 1 Cultural policies and measures Theme 1 Cultural policies and measures Theme 2 International cooperation Theme 2 International cooperation Theme 3 Integration of culture in sustainable development policies Theme 3 Integration of culture in sustainable development policies

Diversity of Cultural Expressions in Asia : Challenges and Perspectives on the Implementation of the 2005 Convention Reporting on awareness-Raising and Participation of civil society (Section 3) the promotion, implementation and monitoring of the 2005 Convention Parties reports on how they have involved civil society in: Civil society reports on activities that they have undertaken for:

Diversity of Cultural Expressions in Asia : Challenges and Perspectives on the Implementation of the 2005 Convention Reporting on main achievements and challenges (Section 4) Parties and participating shareholders should share:  the results achieved  the challenges encountered  solutions found or to overcome the mentioned challenges  future outlook and next steps to be taken Parties and participating shareholders should share:  the results achieved  the challenges encountered  solutions found or to overcome the mentioned challenges  future outlook and next steps to be taken

Diversity of Cultural Expressions in Asia : Challenges and Perspectives on the Implementation of the 2005 Convention Reporting on sources and statistics (Annex) Complementary Data and Information :  Main sources and bibliography  Links  Statistical data It is encouraged that Parties provide statistics that already exist. Complementary Data and Information :  Main sources and bibliography  Links  Statistical data It is encouraged that Parties provide statistics that already exist.

Key findings from the first two reporting years ( ) Diversity of Cultural Expressions in Asia : Challenges and Perspectives on the Implementation of the 2005 Convention 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 two reporting years ( ), continued Diversity of Cultural Expressions in Asia : Challenges and Perspectives on the Implementation of the 2005 Convention  New forms of support for young artists and cultural professionals  More countries are integrating cultural and creative industries into development strategies and programmes  Cultural cooperation activities have become focused on specific cultural industry sectors such as music, film and book publishing and promoting the mobility of artists  Regional approaches to cooperation and exchange have been on the rise  Many have been inspired by a policy or measure successfully implemented elsewhere. Policy transfer also takes place from developing to developed countries

Key implementation challenges Diversity of Cultural Expressions in Asia : Challenges and Perspectives on the Implementation of the 2005 Convention  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 contribution of culture to economic and social development  Challenges to organising inter ministerial cooperation  Lack of cultural data and statistics hindering policy monitoring and evaluation

Diversity of Cultural Expressions in Asia : Challenges and Perspectives on the Implementation of the 2005 Convention The solutions proposed in the reports to address these challenges include:  building strategic partnerships with various government agencies, civil society and private stakeholders  widely disseminating the Convention and news on relevant issues  training officials through participatory workshops  creating institutions or observatories that engage in- depth research to gather data and best practices  establishing specific targets and benchmarks and developing a system of cultural indicators

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