The Classification of cultural products and industries International Recommendations for compiling Culture Satellite Accounts Meeting of the Expert Group on International Statistical Classifications Lydia Deloumeaux, Assistant Programme Specialist, Culture Statistics 6-8 September 2017, New York, USA
Culture Satellite Accounts Section 1 Culture Satellite Accounts CSA: Classification of cultural products and industries
UIS Culture Statistics: Objectives The development of statistical concepts, standards, recommendations and methodologies in cultural statistics The administration of culture surveys, maintenance of international databases and production of analysis The provision of training and technical assistance in cultural statistics to member states The promotion of cultural statistics globally CSA: Classification of cultural products and industries
CSA: Classification of cultural products and industries
Facilitates the international comparability of culture statistics International Recommendations for compiling Culture Satellite Accounts Provides framework for the development of national culture satellite accounts Facilitates the international comparability of culture statistics CSA: Classification of cultural products and industries
CSA: Classification of cultural products and industries
Provides concepts and definitions CSA based on existing culture standard: the 2009 UNESCO Framework for culture Statistics Provides concepts and definitions Guide for the production of comparable statistics Supports the development of indicators and analytical research in the culture sector CSA: Classification of cultural products and industries
What is the 2009 UNESCO FCS? Conceptual model for defining culture for statistical purposes Tool for organizing cultural statistics internationally and nationally Methodology to support the production of harmonized data and indicators Goods and Services Classification instrument that includes taxonomies from recognized international standard classifications for use in cultural statistics Occupations Industries / Activities CSA: Classification of cultural products and industries
Names of classifications Economic Classifications The Classifications Used in the 2009 UNESCO FCS to define culture Type of measures Names of classifications Economic Classifications Production: International Standard Industrial Classification (ISIC 4) Central Product Classification 2 Trade Harmonized Commodity Description and Coding System (HS 2007) and Extended Balance of Payments (EBOPS 2010) Employment International Standard Classification of Occupations (ISCO 08) Social International Classification of Activities for Time-Use (ICATUS) ? Others to be added as required CSA: Classification of cultural products and industries
The Classification of cultural products and industries Section 2 The Classification of cultural products and industries CSA: Classification of cultural products and industries
Amendment of existing standards in the CSA 2009 UNESCO Framework for culture statistics The 2009 FCS will be updated in few years International classifications: ISIC Rev. 4 CPC 2.1 CSA: Classification of cultural products and industries
Subdomains: Detailed segmentation Defining culture in economic terms: Slight amendment of the 2009 UNESCO FCS (part 1) Domains Subdomains: Detailed segmentation A. Cultural and Natural Heritage Museums Archeological and historical sites Cultural Landscapes Botanical gardens, Zoological gardens, Nature reserves B. Performance and Celebration Performing arts (Theater, Opera, Dance, Puppetry) Music (Live music, Sound recording) Festivals, Fairs and Feasts C. Visual Arts and Crafts Fine Arts (Paintings Drawings sculpture) Photography Crafts D. Books and Press Books Newspaper and Magazine Other printed matter Library Book fairs E. Audio-visual and Interactive Media Film Video Radio Television On line games
Subdomains: Detailed segmentation Defining culture in economic terms: Slight amendment of the 2009 UNESCO FCS (part 2) Domains Subdomains: Detailed segmentation F. Design and Creative Services Fashion Design Graphic Design Interior Design Landscape design Architectural Services Advertising Services G. Cultural Education and Training Cultural Education H. Cultural Management General government Private entities CSA: Classification of cultural products and industries
Characterization of cultural products in the CSA CSA: Classification of cultural products and industries
Classifications requirements Identification of cultural products and industries according to each domain Further disaggregation of international classifications CPC 2 at 6-digit ISIC Rev. 4 at 5 digit CSA: Classification of cultural products and industries
Principles of disaggregation ISIC code 9000, “Creative arts and entertainment activities” assigned to different cultural domains: A. Cultural and Natural Heritage, C. Visual Arts and Crafts D. Books and Press New proposal to split this code to fit the cultural domains CSA: Classification of cultural products and industries
Creative, arts and entertainment activities Segmentation of ISIC rev 4 code 9000 to ISIC-CUL ISIC Description ISIC- CUL Domain 9000 Creative, arts and entertainment activities 90001 Activities of production and promotion of live performances, events or exhibits intended for public viewing Performance and celebrations 90002 Activities of restoring of works of art such as paintings and other visual arts produced by sculptors, painters, cartoonists, engravers, etc. Visual arts 90003 Activities of individual writers and independent journalists Books and Press 90004 Activities of individual authors, actors, directors, lecturers or speakers, stage-set designers and builders, etc. Audiovisual and Media 90005 Activities of individual authors and musicians. CSA: Classification of cultural products and industries
Principles of disaggregation (cont.) Some products are split up according to the formats of transmission or type of content Some products or industries included non cultural components The need to distinguish between characteristic and connect products The use of national classifications which already offer further breakdown such as Australia Ensure adequate adoption process CSA: Classification of cultural products and industries
Feedback from the Expert Group Section 3 Feedback from the Expert Group CSA: Classification of cultural products and industries
A Cultural and Natural Heritage Classification of cultural products and industries using CPC 2.1 ISIC Rev 4: Domain A CPC (6 digits) Descriptive ISIC (5 digits) Description A Cultural and Natural Heritage 964110 Museum services except for historical sites and buildings 91020 Museums activities and operation of historical sites and buildings 964120 Services for the management of historical sites and monuments and similar tourist attractions 964210 Botanical and zoological garden services 91030 Botanical and zoological gardens and nature reserves activities CSA: Classification of cultural products and industries
Feedback from the Expert Group Inform UIS if the classification of products and industries need further review in terms of the international classification principles Provide recommendations on how to align this classification to the international classification principles CSA: Classification of cultural products and industries
Thank you!
Data to transform lives Lydia Deloumeaux, Assistant Programme Specialist, Culture Statistics l.deloumeaux@unesco.org