The establishment of the international liaison committee for cultural diversity in 2003 undoubtedly deepened the resolve of cultural professionals to play an active role in the campaign that led to the adoption in 2005 of the unesco convention for the protection and promotion of the diversity of cultural expressions, which they perceived to be of. The word communities is used 11 times in unescos convention on intangible cultural heritage and it is indicated that community. On 20 october 2005 the unesco general conference adopted the convention on the protection and promotion of the diversity of cultural expressions, which was negotiated jointly by the european commission, on behalf of the community, and the council presidency, on behalf of the member states. Trade, cultural policy and the unesco convention on cultural diversity ebook. The convention can be viewed as a response to the globalisation and the americanisation of global culture.
Cultural diversity is the quality of diverse or different cultures, as opposed to monoculture, the global monoculture, or a homogenization of cultures, akin to cultural decay. The unesco sabrina ho initiative you are next is designed to address gender equality within the digital creative industries in developing countries. Assessing the effectiveness of unescos new convention on. Pdf unesco has given its director general a mandate to draft a convention on protecting the diversity of cultural contents and artistic expressions by. As a matter of fact, it has been discussed by various intergovernmental and nongovernmental bodies, and seems to be a constant aim of unescos activity. Building national capacity for the implementation of the. The unesco convention on the protection and promotion of the diversity of cultural expressions is a binding international legal instrument and unesco convention adopted by the unesco general conference on 20 october 2005, during the 33rd session of the unesco general conference held in paris, france on 321 october 2005. Annex selected unesco documents related to cultural diversity.
Principles each individual in our global society has the right to a full range of library and informa. How does unescos convention on cultural diversity affect. Cultural diversity, european public policy exception and. Parties to the unesco 2005 convention on the protection and promotion of the diversity of cultural expressions that are recognized by unctad as developing economies, economies in transition and least developed countries 3 march 2020 1 afghanistan 2 albania 3 algeria 4 angola 5 antigua and barbuda 6 argentina 7 armenia 8 azerbaijan. Managing cultural diversity the five cultural dimensions highlight the important cultural differences in organizations.
These cultural expressions are passed on within and among groups and societies, and from generation to generation. The cultural wealth of the world is its diversity in dialogue the unesco universal declaration on cultural diversity was adopted unanimously in a most unusual context. Oct 20, 2005 adoption of a unesco convention on cultural diversity. Referring to the provisions of the international instruments adopted by unesco relating to cultural diversity and the exercise of cultural rights, and in particular the universal declaration on cultural diversity of. Protect and promote the diversity of cultural expressions. This recognition resonates with the unesco convention on the protection and promotion of the diversity of cultural expressions, the 10th anniversary of which we celebrate in 2015.
The eu and the unesco convention on cultural diversity. When states adopt measures to support the diversity of cultural expressions, they should seek to promote, in an appropriate manner, openness to other cultures of the world and to ensure that these measures are geared to the objectives pursued under the present convention. Please note that given the exceptional circumstances related to the coronavirus covid19 pandemic, regular mail sent to the world heritage centre in paris cannot be processed on a normal basis for the moment. The convention on the protection and promotion of the diversity of cultural expressions was agreed upon with an overwhelming majority and after the swiftest ratification process in the history of the unesco entered into force on 18 march 2007. Convention on the protection and promotion of the diversity of. Ferri the eu and the unesco convention on cultural diversity a standardsetting corpus on cultural diversity, largely accepted by the international community, is not really a novelty.
The unesco convention on cultural diversity can be seen as the culmination of. Just think how boring a meal would be without chinese, mexican, japanese, italian, german, french or indian food. Pharaonic temples in upper egypt from the ptolemaic and roman. Unesco has given its director general a mandate to draft a convention on protecting the diversity of cultural contents and artistic expressions by the fall of 2005.
Call for applications open for the international fund for cultural diversity 16 march27 may 2020 read the full article. Oct 26, 2005 the product of two years of sometimes acrimonious negotiations, the convention on the protection and promotion of the diversity of cultural expressions received the support of 148 countries during the unesco general assembly in paris. The product of two years of sometimes acrimonious negotiations, the convention on the protection and promotion of the diversity of cultural expressions received the support of 148 countries during the unesco general assembly in paris. The convention complements the previously established. Ratifications of the seven cultural conventions of unesco. Gender equality is a key dimension here, for the convention is unambiguous in calling for policies and measures that promote gender equality and that recognize and support women as artists and producers of cultural goods and services.
A cultural diversity convention would threaten free markets, freespeech, and freedom. The international fund for cultural diversity ifcd is a key instruments of international cooperation and assistance of the convention on the protection and promotion of the diversity of cultural expressions. The diversity of communitiesbased on geography, gender, occupation, age, faith, and other forms of affiliationis recognized. The adoption of the 2005 convention for the protection and promotion of the diversity of cultural expressions was a milestone in international cultural policy. Expressions adopted by the general conference of unesco at its 33rd session. The phrase cultural diversity can also refer to having different cultures respect each others differences. The phrase cultural diversity is also sometimes used to mean the variety of human societies or cultures in a.
Purposes of the convention the purposes of this convention are. Wp516 search working paper cultural diversity, knowledge diversity muge ozman, erkan erdil june 20 and innovation. The unesco convention on the protection and promotion of the diversity of cultural expressions. Trade and culture, cultural goods, unescos convention on cultural diversity, differenceindifferences. Unesco convention on the protection and promotion of the. Cultural diversity, knowledge diversity and innovation. The four pharaonic temples of dendera, esna, edfu and kom ombo, apart from their geographical location, all belong to the ptolemaic period dynasty of the ptolemies, the successors of alexander the great, which reigned between 304 and 30 bc and to the roman period between 30 bc and 395 ad even though they all replaced much older temples on the same sites.
Thus, in its universal declaration on cultural diversity, approved in paris in 2001 specifically as a reaction opposed to the expansion of u. The unesco convention on the protection and promotion of the. Pharaonic temples in upper egypt from the ptolemaic and. Unesco convention on intangible heritage insists on the substantive. The 2005 convention on the protection and promotion of. Proponents of the convention view commitments made by countries in trade agreements as weakening their ability to preserve and promote cultural diversity. While decided at the international level, in practice, the conventions operate closely with local. Cultural diversity, however, is evident not only in the varied ways in which cultural heritage is expressed, augmented and transmitted but also in the different modes of. The role of the united nations educational, scientific and cultural organization unescos convention on the protection and promotion of the diversity of cultural expressions or the convention on cultural diversity ccd for short has been debated by both experts in international trade law and economists. Rieti discussion papers series aims at widely disseminating research results in the form of professional papers, thereby stimulating lively discussion. Adoption of a unesco convention on cultural diversity europa.
Cultural diversity is a subject that has been getting growing attention not just internationally but also in sweden in the 21st century. These guidelines provide a strategic framework for understanding, interpreting and implementing the 2005 convention in. Investing in cultural diversity and intercultural dialogue. This acclaimed book by ben garner is available at in several formats for your ereader. Cultural diversity and freedom at risk at unesco the. Unesco convention on the protection and promotion of. It reflects the diverse and pluralist understanding of culture.
Convention on the protection and promotion of the diversity of cultural 1. The history of the unesco convention on the protection and. Context on 20th october 2005, the 33rd session of the unesco general conference adopted the convention on the protection and promotion of the. Building national capacity for the implementation of the unesco 2005 convention on the diversity of cultural expressions what has indonesia done for its culture sector since it ratified in 2012 the 2005 convention on the protection and promotion of the diversity of cultural expressions. Referring to the provisions of the international instruments adopted by unesco relating to cultural diversity and the exercise of cultural rights, and in particular the universal declaration on cultural diversity of 2001, adopts this convention on 20 october 2005.
The unesco convention on the protection and promotion of the diversity of cultural expressions importance of states parties taking measures, individually and collectively, for the protection and promotion of the diversity of cultural expressions on both the national and international levels. What is unescos convention for the safeguarding of the intangible cultural heritage. Cultural diversity was used in this sense by the council of europe, 93 the world summits on the information society 2003 and 2005 94 and in the nonbinding but overwhelmingly supported unesco declaration on cultural diversity in 2001. The convention on the protection and promotion of the diversity of cultural expressions. From 12 to 15 june 2017, unesco hosted the 6 th conference of parties to the convention on the protection and promotion of the diversity of cultural expressions in paris. The cultural and creative industries have become essential for inclusive economic growth, reducing inequalities and achieving the goals set out in the 2030 sustainable development agenda. On november 2, 2001, at the 31st conference of unesco, the universal declaration on cultural diversity had previously been adopted, whose art. The international fund for cultural diversity ifcd is a multidonor fund established under article 18 of the 2005 convention on the protection and promotion of the diversity of cultural expressions. The core aim of this article is to understand why such different appraisals exist among european stakeholders, notwithstanding the protocols intricate relationship with the unesco convention, which all entities seem to subscribe to. The unesco convention on the diversity of cultural expressions. Comprehensive report by the directorgeneral to the general conference on unescos standardsetting instruments multistage procedure for the elaboration, examination, adoption and followup of declarations, charters and similar standardsetting instruments adopted by the general conference. The globalization of economies and the migration has dramatically increased opportunities while also affecting organizations in a manner that it.
Unesco 6th conference of parties to the 2005 convention. To manage effectively in a global or a domestic multicultural environment, we need to recognize the differences and learn to use them to our advantage, rather than either attempting to ignore. The universal declaration on cultural diversity adopted by unesco in 2001 is a legal instrument that recognizes cultural diversity as the common heritage of humanity and considers its safeguarding to be a concrete and ethical imperative inseparable from respect for human dignity. Ivan bernier, a unesco international convention on cultural diversity, in free trade. Cultural diversity also makes our country stronger. The convention was adopted by the united nations educational, scientific and cultural organization general conference on 20 october, 2005. States which were party to the 2005 convention on cultural diversity adopt operational guidelines in the digital environment. In october 2005, 148 unesco member states voted to approve the. Pdf the general conference of the united nations educational, scientific, and cultural organization unesco adopted the convention on. The cultural and creative industries are among the fastest growing sectors in the world. Unesco convention on the protection and promotion of the diversity of cultural expressions canada has acceded to the unesco convention on the protection and promotion of the diversity of cultural expressions. It encourages international cooperation and knowledgesharing and supports member states in building their human and institutional capacities. This guide will examine fundamental international and regional frameworks governing the safeguarding of intangible cultural heritage, including treaty agreements, resolutions, bilateral and multilateral partnerships, and other activities undertaken by the united nations educational, scientific and cultural organization unesco and the.
The convention on the protection and promotion of the diversity of cultural expressions represents an opportunity, but also presents a difficult challenge. Oct 17, 2005 a cultural diversity convention would threaten free markets, freespeech, and freedom. Agenda for 2030 acknowledges the key role of culture, creativity and cultural diversity to solving sustainable development challenges. Unesco s culture conventions constitute a governance system for culture, which operates in full compliance with existing international human rights instruments and in full respect of cultural diversity. Cultural diversity and freedom at risk at unesco the heritage foundation skip to main content. Rules of procedure of the conference of parties to the 2005 convention. Basic texts of the 2005 convention on the protection and the. The most recent of unescos six cultural conventions, the convention is the first. The cultural diversity convention was adopted amidst opposition from usa. This new unesco global report reshaping cultural policies is an invaluable tool for the implementation of the 2005 convention on the protection and promotion of the diversity of cultural expressions. Definitionmany ways in which the different cultures of groups and societies find expression. Recognizing that the diversity of cultural expressions. The role of the united nations educational, scientific and cultural organization unesco s convention on the protection and promotion of the diversity of cultural expressions or the convention on cultural diversity ccd for short has been debated by both experts in international trade law and economists. The unesco universal declaration on cultural diversity was adopted.
Applications of all job applicants are kept in a reserve file for a reasonable period. Objectives and guiding principles article 1 objectives. Furthermore, cultural diversity widens the range of options open to everyone. Cultural diversity makes our country richer by making it a more interesting place in which to live. Unesco overwhelmingly approves cultural diversity treaty. Adoption of a unesco convention on cultural diversity. It is vital that the convention should occupy its rightful place in the interna. Implementing the unesco convention on the protection and. They are prepared in both standard pdf and rtf or doc formats using a font size of. However, the empirical study presented herein is the first in this body. Explanatory notes sabine schorlemer, petertobias stoll on. Australia, honduras, liberia and nicaragua abstained.
An important development is the introduction of the international fund for cultural. Cultural diversity, however, is evident not only in the varied ways in which cultural heritage is expressed, augmented and transmitted but also in the different modes of artistic creation, production, dissemination, distribution and enjoyment, whatever the means and technologies that are used. Convention on the protection and promotion of the diversity. Unescos adoption of the convention on the protection and promotion of the diversity of cultural expression in october 2005 was a major step towards the emergence of an international cultural law. The unesco convention on the protection and promotion of. Diversity aimed at providing financial support to programmes. Cultural diversity also makes our country stronger and better able to compete in the new global economy. Parties to the unesco 2005 convention on the protection. To the extent that it is practical, reference to these files shall be made.
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