Action Plan on Cultural Policies for Development

Governmental assimilation policies had caused many of them to lose their cultural identity.

Some delegations called for national cultural policies and legislative frameworks to support the development of cultural industries and initiatives in such areas as music, art, festivals, theatre, film and cultural tourism.

85. Development needs to be pursued by a mix of social, cultural and economic policies.

Facilitating Ibero American dialogue and cooperation on cultural policies and supporting partnerships between the public and private sectors in favour of the diversity of cultural expressions

Also call for educational policies, social and cultural integration of immigrants, and for the promotion of human rights.

63. The United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) organized an Intergovernmental Conference on Cultural Policies for Development, in Stockholm, Sweden, from 30 March to 2 April 1998.

317. The institutional infrastructure established for the implementation of policies to promote popular participation in culture includes cultural centres, museums, libraries, theatres, cinemas, traditional folk art and cultural heritage societies.

Particular social, cultural, economic and environmental factors have a major influence on the success of policies, programmes and projects.

Demand reduction programmes should address the ethical and cultural dimensions of the problem in national educational policies and programmes.

16. Neither traditional, religious or cultural practice nor incompatible domestic laws and policies can justify violations of the Convention.

17. Neither traditional, religious or cultural practice nor incompatible domestic laws and policies can justify violations of the Convention.

(a) To implement the recommendations of the Action Plan on Cultural Policies for Development adopted by the Stockholm Conference

(a) To ensure, in cooperation with the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization, continuous and effective implementation of the Action Plan on Cultural Policies for Development A 53 321, appendix.

Today States are increasingly adopting educational policies that are in harmony with the rights and cultural needs of indigenous peoples.

These policies must take into consideration the socio cultural reality, the expectation of the family, and the capacities of it.

OAS participated in the Intergovernmental Conference on Cultural Policies for Development, sponsored by UNESCO in late March 1998 in Stockholm.

2. The Intergovernmental Conference on Cultural Policies for Development was held in Stockholm from 30 March to 2 April 1998.

(h) To formulate policies pertaining to tangible and intangible cultural heritage, taking into account, in particular, resolution 56 8, by which the Assembly proclaimed 2002 as the United Nations Year for Cultural Heritage

The Committee invites the State party to facilitate the participation of ethnic minorities in the elaboration of cultural and educational policies.

An example is cultural prejudices that find their expression in attempts to apply birth control policies to one particular ethnic group.

The Special Secretariat on Policies for Women (SPM) has also undertaken a series of actions directed at modifying discriminatory socio cultural patterns.

It also noted that the cultural glorification of women s family roles could exacerbate the negative impact of economic rationalization policies on women.

Promotion of the interchange of successful experience in the training and management of public sector cultural policies, as well as the utilization of new technologies and information exchanges that strengthen the cultural sectors of our countries.

It should also be pointed out that public policies are increasingly aimed at promoting gender equality and respect for the country's cultural diversity.

In addition, he was to appoint an independent expert to study the effects of structural adjustment policies on economic, social and cultural rights.

The seminar was a side event of UNESCO s Intergovernmental Conference on Cultural Policies for Development, held in Stockholm from 30 March to 2 April 1998.

Its mandate was to promote policies aimed at eliminating discrimination against women and ensuring their participation in the political, economic and cultural activities of the country.

It was emphasized that urban policies and programmes should be designed in such a way that they preserve urban cultural heritage while closely involving local communities.

9. The Action Plan on Cultural Policies for Development, which was the principal outcome of the Conference, is reproduced in the appendix to the present document.

The strategy should include the implementation of cultural, educational, and information policies that promote the convergence of culture and religions, denunciation of fanaticism in all its forms.

In relation to AIDS, the Federal Government administers policies for women based on references such as social vulnerability, gender, race, age, and social, political, economic and cultural factors.

Noting with regret the negative effects of the policies adopted to face situations of external debt burden on the realization and enjoyment of economic, social and cultural rights,

24. In devising policies to protect the civil, political, economic, social and cultural rights of immigrants, States would be well advised to consult with representatives of immigrant associations.

Culture and development (in anticipation of the Intergovernmental Conference on Cultural Policies for Development, to be held in Stockholm, Sweden, 30 March 2 April 1998), 19 February 1998

While welcoming the information provided on minority groups, the Committee regrets the insufficiency of information on the participation of these groups in the elaboration of cultural and educational policies.

Establishment of national databases on the socio economic, health related, educational and cultural situation of the family as the foundation stone for the preparation of national social development policies

Information will be sought for the working paper on aspects of this problem and on management policies that do not conflict with or restrict indigenous cultural and religious use.

The Director General s proposals having been endorsed by member States, the secretariat prepared a background document which reviewed the main challenges and key issues regarding cultural policies and development.

60. Social, religious and cultural networks can help to represent the specific economic interests of all the different groups in the community, particularly excluded groups ensure that policies reflect the needs and interests of communities ensure that policies do not lead to the disintegration of communities collect relevant data and information on the impact of economic policies carry out participatory monitoring of policies and ensure local representation in governmental structures.

1. It is recommended that Governments further support voluntary activities by creating a favourable environment, including through the following policies and measures, and taking into account the local cultural context.

Yet another key observation made was that urban policies and programmes should be designed in such a way as to preserve the urban cultural heritage while closely involving local communities.

Of course, suggestions on how those policies could perhaps take better account of countries apos undertakings associated with the International Covenant on Economic, Social and Cultural Rights are most welcome.

Enhancement of respect for cultural diversity and cultural heritage.

Encouraged by the positive international response to the results of the work of the World Commission on Culture and Development and of the Intergovernmental Conference on Cultural Policies for Development organized by the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization at Stockholm from 30 March to 2 April 1998,