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Thé Assistant Director-General for Culture United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization To ail Permanent Delegates and Organisation des Nations Unies Observers to UNESCO pour l'éducation, la science et la culture Organizaclôn de las Naciones Unidas para la Educaciôn, la Ciencia y la Cultura OpraHMsayMR 06-beAMHeHHbix HaL(M(î no Bonpocaw o6pa30BaHMS, nayKM M Kyj ibTypbi . Ljl^li. ULî^Jlj (J*J|^<^iu . pg^; CLT/WHC/19/012 16 May 2019 ^E ^t, î4-^5. AfcM^ Subject: Consultation on Thematic Indicators for Culture in thé 2030 Agenda Dear Sir/Madam, Thé framework of thé 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development acknowledges thé transversal rôle of culture in sustainable development. UNESCO has initiated thé élaboration of Thematic Indicators for Culture in thé 2030 Agenda (Culture|2030 Indicators) in collaboration with thé UNESCO Institute for Statistics (DIS). Thé purpose of this initiative is to measure and monitor thé progress of culture's enabling contribution to thé national and local implementation of thé différent Goals and Targets of thé 2030 Agenda. As a framework of thematic indicators, thé Culture|2030 Indicators are intended to support and complément thé global indicators agreed upon within thé 2030 Agenda. Thé Culture|2030 Indicators are to be implemented voluntarily at thé national or urban levels, allowing countries and cities to assess thé contribution of culture to sustainable development as part of implementing thé 2030 Agenda. This innovative initiative is complementary to, and builds on, monitoring mechanisms in place for each of thé UNESCO Culture Conventions. Thé Culture|2030 Indicators will help to build an évidence base on culture, underlining thé social, économie, and environmental outputs, and benefits of culture, across thé différent areas of UNESCO action on Culture. Data collected is intended to strengthen thé visibility of thé culture sector, support thé élaboration, implementation and monitoring of policies, programmes, and actions, as well as nurture advocacy and knowledge building on culture and development. Thé présent consultation is conducted in order to solicit comments, suggestions and proposais from Member States on this initiative. In that perspective, please find herewith: (1) a synthesis, which provides an overview of thé scope, objectives and content of thé initiative and (2) thé draft indicators framework, composed of 22 indicators grouped in 4 thematic dimensions. 7, place de Fontenoy 75352 Paris 07, France Tél. :+33(0)1 45 68 19 56 www.unesco.org  -2- To facilitate thé consultation process, an online questionnaire is provided (accessible hère), through which Member States are invited to share comments. Allow me to draw your attention to thé fact that each Member State is invited to submit a single reply on behalf of its government and National Commission. Ail responses should be submitted by 27 June 2019, midnight Paris time, so as to enable thé Secrétariat to prépare a consolidated report on thé responses to be submitted to thé Executive Board at its 207th session. In addition, Member States are invited to inform thé Secrétariat in case they do not wish their comments to be made public. Please accept, Sir/Madam, thé assurances of my highest considération. Yours sincerely h t. Er esta ttone Enc. Synthesis Draft Indicators Framework Thé Assistant Director-General for Culture United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization Organisation des Nations Unies pour l'éducation, To ail thé Ministers and la science et la culture Deputy Minsters who participated Organizadôn in thé Forum of Ministers of de las Naciones Unidas para la Educaciôn, Culture of UNESCO la Ciencia y ta Cultura OpraHM33LtMR OSïeAMHeHHbix HaitMd no BonpocaM oGpasoBaHMR, HayKM M KyjlbTypbl Sjia^ttll ç^>^l Ï-aJbAO ULiUlj(JxJlj!-u^tl m^-sât, Réf. : CLT/CPD/19/12192 19 December 2019 î4^ÂA^^Jl Subject: UNESCO Forum of Ministers of Culture Dear Sir / dear Madam, On behalf of thé Director-General, l would like to thank you for your participation in thé UNESCOForum of Ministèreof Culture, which took place on 19 November 2019 at UNESCO Headquarters in Paris, during thé 40th session of thé UNESCO Général Conférence. By focusing on thé thème 'Culture and Public Policy for Sustainable Development', thé forum aimed to foster dialogue and debate on thé rôle played by culture in contemporary societies. Discussions were particularly fruitful, covering a range oftopics that included thé promotion and préservation of cultural héritage in ail its forms, thé créative economy, support for artistic éducation, thé rôle and purpose of cultural diplomacy, and théways in which UNESCO'sCulture Conventions can contribute to thé Sustainable Development Goals. Culture has a clear rôle to play in supporting development that is sustainable, prosperous and inclusive. This crosscutting potential was underlined during debates, and should be highlighted further in thé future. Today more than ever, appropriate indicators to better assess and measure this impact need to be deveioped. Thé quality of discussions was largely due to thé présence of so many ministers, deputy ministère and governmental organizations. Please accept my personal thanks for contributing to thèse fruitful debates and, more generally, for helping to ensure that thé 40th Général Conférence was a success. This success was visible when Member States adopted théfirst budget increase for twenty years. Thèse are clear signais that UNESCO is justified in wishing to help shape thé future of today's world by addressing contemporary and emerging issues. In November, our discussions began mapping a path forward, for public cultural policies in particular. 7, place de Fontenoy 75352 Paris 07 SP. France Tél. : +33 (0)1 45 68 18 69 .../ www. unesco. org Please accept, dear Sir / dear Madam, thé assurances of my highest considération. w. . Ernes o Otton R. C. c. : Permanent Délégations to UNESCO National Commissions for UNESCO UNESCO Field Offices Enc. : Document 40 C/INF.28, Summary of thé UNESCO Forum of Ministers of Culture « Culture and Public Policy for sustainable development » From: Culture Forum 2019 [mailto:[email protected]] Sent: Tuesday, August 6, 2019 12:13 PM To: Reet Palis Cc: Delegation of Estonia/Délégation d'Estonie; [email protected]; [email protected]; Kadri Jauram Subject: RE: REMINDER | Consultation on the Forum of the Ministers of Culture – response by Estonia Dear Ms Palis, We have the pleasure to acknowledge receipt of your mail on the thematic Consultation regarding the UNESCO Forum of Ministers of Culture, to be held on 19 November 2019 at UNESCO Headquarters. Our team remains at your disposal for any information you may need in regards to this event. Yours sincerely, Culture Policies and Development Culture Sector UNESCO From: Reet Palis <[email protected]> Sent: mercredi 31 juillet 2019 13:46 To: PAX Secteur de la Priorité Afrique et des Relations extérieures <[email protected]>; Culture Forum 2019 <[email protected]> Cc: Delegation of Estonia/Délégation d'Estonie <[email protected]>; Natcom Estonia1 <[email protected]>; [email protected]; Kadri Jauram <[email protected]> Subject: Vs: REMINDER | Consultation on the Forum of the Ministers of Culture – response by Estonia Dear Mr/Ms, Estonia would like to thank UNESCO in involving the Member States in the consultation process for the organization of the Forum of the Ministers of Culture taking place during the UNESCO General Conference in 2019. We highly appreciate the concept in taking the Agenda 2030 in focus during this important event. Regarding the proposed and already more concrete five thematic areas, Estonia finds all of them to be of great importance in achieving the SDGs with the contribution by the cultural sector as well. Nevertheless, we would like to point out two of them. Firstly, the topic of importance of the impact of culture on economic growth, covering the creative economy, the digital environment and new occupations (theme II). In this context, we would like to bring forth the special role of cultural heritage as an economic driver and therefore to propose to supplement the wording as follows: the impact of culture and cultural heritage on economic growth, covering the creative economy, restoration, the digital environment and new occupations. We would also like to emphasize the importance of cooperation between cultural and educational sectors, but also the topic of participation and access (theme III). With best regards, Ms Reet Palis Adviser International Relations Department Ministry of Culture of the Republic of Estonia [email protected] + 372 628 2326 Suur-Karja 23 | 15076 Tallinn | Estonia http://www.kul.ee/en From: PAX Secteur de la Priorité Afrique et des Relations extérieures <[email protected]> Sent: Friday, June 7, 2019 7:01 PM To: Liste.DELEGATIONS <[email protected]> Cc: Liste.National Commissions <[email protected]> Subject: TR: REMINDER | Consultation on the Forum of the Ministers of Culture – RAPPEL | Consultation sur le Forum des Ministres de la Culture Importance: High Sir/Madam, This is a kind reminder to please participate in the consultation on the Forum of the Ministers of Culture sent to you on 18 April 2019. The deadline to submit your response is 31 July 2019. Thank you for your collaboration. Best regards, _________________________________________ Madame la Déléguée permanente, Monsieur le Délégué permanent, Nous nous permettons de vous rappeler de bien vouloir prendre part à la consultation sur le Forum des Ministres de la Culture qui vous a été envoyée le 18 avril 2019. La date limite pour soumettre votre réponse est le 31 juillet 2019. Nous vous remercions de votre collaboration. Cordialement, From: PAX Secteur de la Priorité Afrique et des Relations extérieures <[email protected]> Sent: jeudi 18 avril 2019 18:00 To: Liste.DELEGATIONS <[email protected]>; Liste.National Commissions <[email protected]> Subject: Consultation on the Forum of the Ministers of Culture /Consultation sur le Forum des Ministres de la Culture Importance: High Sir/Madam, Pleased find attached herewith a letter concerning the consultation on the Forum of the Ministers of Culture. Best regards, _________________________________________ Madame la Déléguée permanente, Monsieur le Délégué permanent, Veuillez trouver, ci-joint, une lettre concernant la consultation sur le Forum des Ministres de la Culture. Cordialement, Käesolev e-kiri võib sisaldada asutusesiseseks kasutamiseks tunnistatud teavet. Kui te ei ole selle kirja adressaat, palun võtke ühendust saatjaga ning kustutage e-kiri arvutist. This e-mail may contain information which is classified for internal use. If you are n Culture Sector United Nations Sustainable (GXFDWLRQDO6FLHQWL¿FDQG Development Cultural Organization Goals THEMATIC INDICATORS FOR CULTURE IN THE 2030 AGENDA FOR SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT CULTURE 2030 I N D I C AT O R S A Synthesis DRAFT 15 May 2019 © UNESCO 2019 Project Lead: Jyoti Hosagrahar Coordinator: Emmanuelle Robert Technical Expertise: Simon Ellis, Naima Bourgaut UNESCO Institute of Statistics Expertise: Silvia Montoya, Roberto De Pinho, Jose Pessoa, Lydia Deloumeaux Technical Support: Aimie Bara, George Joseph 2 Acknowledgements The development of the first draft indicators framework and accompanying technical documents for the Thematic Indicators for Culture in the 2030 Agenda is the result of a collaborative effort involving a large number of institutions and professionals working together over a two year period from 2017‐2019. We are most grateful to the City of Nanjing and the Yong Xin Hua Yun Company (China), who provided the generous financial support that supported the first steps of this initiative including the organization of the expert workshops and the development of the methodology. Under the overall leadership of Ernesto Ottone R., Assistant Director‐General for Culture of UNESCO, the work was led by Jyoti Hosagrahar, UNESCO Deputy Director of the World Heritage Centre, who headed the project team that included Emmanuelle Robert, Aimie Bara, Christine Delsol and George Joseph, working in close consultation with the UNESCO Institute for Statistics (UIS) and colleagues from the Culture Sector responsible for the secretariats of the different Culture Conventions including Mechtild Rossler, Lazare Eloundou‐Assomo, Tim Curtis, and Danielle Cliche. We would like to express our gratitude to all of the experts who were involved in the development and refinement of the methodology. In particular, we would like to thank Simon Ellis and Naima Bourgaut who were the principle scientific advisors as well as the experts Robert Ndugwa (UN‐Habitat) and Marta Beck‐ Domzalska (Eurostat), who were especially generous in devoting their time and expertise to this project. Other experts, institutions and professionals who provided invaluable professional input to this project, including through their participation in the two experts workshops and online consultations, are: José Manuel Argilés Marín (AECID), Romina Boarini (OECD), Alfonso Castellanos, Yvonne Donders, Ahmed A. R. Eiweida (World Bank), Antony Firth, Sharon Gil (UNEP), Xavier Greffe, Christer Gustafsson (ICOMOS), Alison Heritage (ICCROM), Desdmond Hui, Omar Lopez Olarte, Valentina Montalto (European Commission), Pablo Montes, Alma Mrgan‐Slipicevic, Désiré Ouedraogo, Alejandro Hector Palma Cerna (ECOSOC), Jordi Pascual (UCLG), Giovanna Segre, Cecilie Smith‐Christensen (ICOMOS), Mario Suárez Mendoza (City of Bogotá, Columbia), David Throsby, Namaro Yago (UEMOA) and Marta Zimolag (Eurostat). From the project inception, UIS has provided continuous technical advice in the development of the indicator framework and the technical documents. In line with its mandate, UIS coordinates the development of global level statistical indicators and the related data collection and in the framework of this project has 3 provided scientific advice for national and local level indicators and checklists. We would particularly like to thank Sylvia Montoya, Roberto De Pinho, Jose Pessoa and Lydia Deloumeaux. The initiative has also benefited from the extensive experience of a number of UNESCO colleagues in Field Offices, who shared their particular expertise in the field of culture‐related data and statistics and provided invaluable advice and comments over the course of the development process, notably Guiomar Alonso Cano, Sinisa Sesum, Damir Dijakovic, and Hanh Duong Bich. This support provided by Field Offices was essential to ensure the alignment of the methodology with the needs expressed by Member States in the national implementation framework of the 2030 Agenda. From the outset, the development of the work in this project has benefitted from the continuous support of numerous colleagues from the UNESCO Culture Sector who devoted their time and expertise through participation in the consultation and expert meetings and building on the concepts and monitoring mechanisms of each Culture Convention, as well as the provision of technical input and extensive feedback on the development of the technical guidelines presented in this document. This collaborative process has helped to ensure coherence between the present methodology and the existing monitoring frameworks within the Conventions. Our thanks go to Nada Al Hassan, Francesco Bandarin, Denise Bax, Giovanni Boccardi, Guy Debonnet, Peter Debrine, Fanny Douvere, Dorine Dubois, Othilie Du Souich, Yonca Erkan, Andriana Gilroy, Maria Gropa, Florisse Hendschel, Jan Hladik, Suzanna Kari, Paola Leoncini Bartoli, François Langlois, Melika Medici Caucino, Lynne Patchett, Marissa Potasiak, Giovanni Scepi, Leng Srong, Petya Totcharova and Richard Veillon. Finally, special thanks go to Emily Hamilton, Grace Hodeir and Yiline Zhao who supported the copy editing of the report and the design of the indicator framework. This initiative has also drawn extensively on conceptual and analytical work carried out in recent years, in particular in the development of the UIS Framework for Cultural Statistics and the UNESCO Culture for Development Indicators Suite. 4 Table of Contents Acknowledgments // 3 Acronyms and abbreviations // 6 Culture in the 2030 agenda: a brief overview // 7 Culture and sustainable development: key concepts and approaches // 7 UNESCO Culture Conventions and programmes towards the 2030 agenda // 9 Culture|2030 indicators: purpose and principles // 13 Overall purpose // 13 Guiding principles // 15 Development and implementation modalities // 19 Review of existing frameworks, methodologies & experience // 19 Process and progress in developing the culture|2030 indicators // 21 Overview of the methodology // 24 Four Thematic Dimensions // 24 Data types and sources // 25 A transversal, systemic approach to partnerships and gender // 27 Indicators framework // 29 Purpose & description of the indicators // 31 Environment & resilience // 32 Prosperity & livelihood // 36 Knowledge & skills // 40 Inclusion & participation // 43 References // 47 5 Acronyms and abbreviations CDIS Culture for Development Indicators Suite CSO Civil Society Organization EU European Union FCS Framework for Cultural Statistics GDP Gross Domestic Product IBE International Bureau of Education ISCED International Standard Classification of Education JRC Joint Research Centre LFS Labour Force Survey NGO Non‐governmental organization NSA National Statistics Accounts NSO National Statistical Office OECD The Organization for Economic Cooperation and Development RBM Results Based Management SDG Sustainable Development Goals UIS UNESCO Institute for Statistics UN United Nations UNEP United Nations Environment Program UNESCO United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization WVS World Value Survey 6 CULTURE IN THE 2030 AGENDA: A BRIEF OVERVIEW Culture & sustainable development: key concepts and approaches A renewed vision for sustainable development The 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development is a plan of action for people, planet and prosperity that was adopted in September 2015 by the international community and outlines a vision for a more sustainable future. The Agenda calls upon all countries, over a fifteen year period, to mobilize efforts to end all forms of poverty, fight inequalities and tackle climate change, while ensuring that no one is left behind. The 2030 Agenda is structured around 17 Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) and 169 Targets connected to these goals which provide a framework for policy design and implementation at the local, national and international levels. The 17 SDGs are grouped into “5 Ps” of People, Planet, Prosperity, Peace and Partnerships, reflecting the economic, social and environmental dimensions of sustainability (people, planet and prosperity), as well as its two critical conditions (peace and partnerships). The 2030 Agenda thus reflects a broader, more holistic approach to sustainable development that puts forward linkages and synergies between different policy areas. This bold vision demands creative approaches beyond the typical linear and sectoral ones. A broad approach to culture and development With the adoption of the 2030 Agenda, the international community has recognized – for the first time – the role of culture in sustainable development. The 2030 Agenda implicitly refers to culture across many of its Goals and Targets. The role of culture is particularly reflected in SDG 11 to “make cities and human settlements inclusive, safe, resilient and sustainable” and its Target 11.4 to “strengthen efforts to protect and safeguard the world’s cultural and natural heritage”, but also, transversally, in other SDGs on social inclusion, job creation, urban resilience or environmental protection. Culture has also been integrated into the New Urban Agenda, adopted in October 2016 at the UN Conference on Housing and Sustainable Urban Development (Habitat III) in Quito (Ecuador). 7  The 2030 Agenda reflects a broad view of culture that encompasses the contribution of culture to sustainable development including through cultural heritage, the creative industries, local culture and products, creativity and innovation, local communities, local materials, and cultural diversity. At the same time, the experience of development projects and interventions has demonstrated the importance of local knowledge and community participation in order to achieve sustainable development – from health to education. A transversal, webbed contribution of culture to the SDGs Culture contributes both as a sector of activity in itself and as an intrinsic component present in other sectors. While the safeguarding and promotion of culture represents an end in itself, it also contributes transversally to many of the SDGs — including those on sustainable cities, decent work and economic growth, reduced inequalities, the environment, promoting gender equality, innovation and peaceful and inclusive societies. The role of culture can be addressed both as a driver that contributes directly to bringing about economic and social benefits, and also as an enabler that contributes to the effectiveness of development interventions. Such an approach also emphasizes the importance of sustainable processes leading to the achievement of Targets as well as webbed approaches that connect across sectors, moving simultaneously towards the achievement of multiple Goals rather than viewing the Goals and their Targets in narrow silos measured only by their statistical indicators. Culture and creativity contribute transversally to each of the five critical dimensions of sustainable development – People, Planet, Prosperity, Peace, Partnerships. In turn, the economic, social, and environmental dimensions of sustainable development contribute to promoting the safeguarding of cultural heritage and nurturing creativity. Furthermore, some goals, such as education, are human development goals that can be more effectively achieved with culture. 8 UNESCO Culture Conventions and programmes towards the 2030 Agenda Concepts of sustainable development lie at the core of the UNESCO Culture Conventions and programmes, each of them bringing a specific perspective or focus in line with its individual scope and conceptual framework. With the adoption of the 2030 Agenda, all of the Conventions have incorporated relevant SDGs within their implementation and monitoring mechanisms by aligning their concepts and identifying specific SDGs or Targets to be integrated into their results framework. As international normative instruments whose implementation relies strongly on international cooperation and capacity building, all 6 UNESCO Culture Conventions are direct contributors to SDG 17 on Partnerships, particularly its Targets 17.9 (capacity building) and 17.16 (global partnership). They also contribute transversally to SDG 5 on gender equality, notably its Target 5.5 on women's participation and leadership. Although principles of sustainable development are not directly referred to in its statutory documents, the Convention for the Protection of Cultural Property in the Event of Armed Conflict and its two protocols (1954 and 1999) put forward the intersecting cultural, humanitarian and security dimensions of development, which are now widely acknowledged and referenced in several UN General Assembly and UN Security Council Resolutions1. Through its core purpose and scope, the Convention directly contributes to Target 11.4 on cultural heritage, notably by providing for criminal sanctions for attacks on cultural heritage. Through capacity‐building activities aimed at armed forces, customs or police officials as well as staff engaged in the protection of cultural properties, the Convention also contributes to building skills for sustainable development (Target 4.7). Illicit trafficking of cultural goods is a global issue, especially in conflict or post‐ conflict areas, and is increasingly being used as a source of funding by criminal groups, the Convention on the Means of Prohibiting and Preventing the Illicit Import, Export and Transfer of Ownership of Cultural Property (1970) is a central force in ensuring the global security and peace‐building agenda at the core of SDG 16 on peaceful and inclusive societies. Both Targets 11.4 on cultural heritage and 16.4 on the recovery of stolen assets are directly linked to the Convention’s core mandate. By conducting awareness‐raising campaigns targeting the general 1 Resolutions ref. A/RES/65/166 (20/12/2010), A/RES/66/208 (22/12/2011), A/RES/68/223 (20/12/2013), A/RES/69/230 (19/12/2014), A/RES/70/214 (22/12/2015), A/RES/72/229 (20/12/2017). 9 public or tourists, the Convention also supports Target 4.7 on education for sustainable development. Through capacity building and exchange workshops, it also contributes to the prevention of violence (Target 16.a). The 2015 Recommendation concerning the Protection and Promotion of Museums and Collections, their Diversity and their Role in Society provides a framework to ensure that museums are spaces for cultural transmission, intercultural dialogue, learning, discussion and training, thus contributing notably to social inclusion (Target 10.2) and skills for sustainable development (Target 4.7). As the only normative instrument dedicated to the protection of both cultural and natural heritage, the Convention Concerning the Protection of the World Cultural and Natural Heritage (1972) has, since its creation, provided a platform to develop and test new approaches that demonstrate the relevance of cultural and natural heritage for sustainable development. The Convention's mandate lies at the heart of Goal 11.4 to safeguard cultural and natural heritage. The adoption of the World Heritage Sustainable Development Policy on the integration of a sustainable development perspective into the processes of the World Heritage Convention by the World Heritage Committee in 2015 represented an important shift through the embedding of concepts of sustainable development and the 2030 Agenda within the core mechanisms of the Convention. The aim of the policy is to provide guidance to harness the potential of heritage for sustainable development and for heritage conservation to be mainstreamed into national and local processes and policies for sustainable development. The implementation of the Convention contributes to environmental sustainability – by protecting natural resources such as water, biological diversity (Targets 6.6, 14.5 and 15.1) and supporting heritage resilience (Targets 2.4 and 11.4). It promotes inclusive social development contributing to wellbeing and equity (Target 10.2), the respect of fundamental rights (Target 16.10), communities’ involvement (Target 16.7) and gender equity (Target 5.5). The Convention further contributes to inclusive economic development in driving forward equitable growth and the generation of decent employment (Target 8.3) and sustainable tourism (Targets 8.9 and 12.b). It also supports training for skills and innovation (Targets 4.4 and 4.7); and finally, contributes to peace and security by facilitating conflict prevention and resolution (Target 16.a). The questionnaire for periodic reporting on the implementation of the Convention was recently updated to incorporate sustainable development, integrating concepts and guidelines of the World Heritage Sustainable Development Policy, with a view to collecting and assessing information at site level on ways in which activities implemented by State Parties contribute to the 2030 Agenda. The role of the 1972 Convention with regards to cities and its contribution to SDG 11 is further reinforced by the 2011 Recommendation on the Historic Urban Landscape, which proposes a 10 comprehensive approach of urban heritage conservation encompassing spatial, economic, social and environmental aspects. The focus of the Convention on the Protection of the Underwater Cultural Heritage (2001) on underwater cultural heritage encompasses environmental and social pillars of sustainable development. The Convention supports education for sustainable development (Target 4.7) through ocean literacy and ocean heritage teaching and helps to make coastal societies sustainable and to protect their cultural identity. Underwater cultural heritage can provide vital evidence of how human populations have adapted to, or have been impacted by climate change in the past, thus contributing to education for climate adaptation (Target 13.3). Similarly, underwater cultural heritage is important for understanding the historic relationship between humanity and the ocean, lakes or rivers. Research and safeguarding activities contribute to improved conservation of littoral and marine areas for future generations, and increase the economic and social benefits of sustainable tourism, thus encouraging conservation and sustainable use of aquatic resources (Targets 14.5 and 14.7). The Convention for the Safeguarding of the Intangible Cultural Heritage (2003) acknowledges the importance of intangible cultural heritage as a mainspring of cultural diversity and a driver for sustainable development. Safeguarding intangible cultural heritage can effectively contribute to sustainable development within each of the economic, social and environmental dimensions of the 2030 Agenda, while also contributing to peace and security. Furthermore, Chapter 6 of the Operational Directives for the implementation of the Convention (adopted in 2016) offers guidance to State Parties on how to strengthen the role of intangible cultural heritage as a driver and guarantor of sustainable development and how to fully integrate the safeguarding of living heritage into their development plans, policies and programmes. The 2030 Agenda was also incorporated in the monitoring mechanisms of the Convention, notably through the periodic reporting exercise and the Results Framework. Knowledge and practices transmitted from generation to generation in areas as wide as agriculture and food systems, traditional medicine, natural resource management, ecosystem services and ecological resource management, among others, contribute to food security (SDG 2), health care (SDG 3), quality education (SDG 4), gender equality (SDG 5), productive employment and decent work (SDG 8), sustainable cities (SDG 11) and climate change (SDG 13). At this stage, in order to streamline the potential impact of the Convention on the 2030 Agenda, SDG 4 (quality education) has been identified as a key priority, in line with the Convention’s core text (article 2). Particular focus is given to exploring the role of intangible cultural heritage in expanding Education for Sustainable Development (Target 4.7). 11 The Convention on the Protection and Promotion of the Diversity of Cultural Expressions (2005) has aligned its implementation mechanisms with the principles and objectives of the 2030 Agenda. The Convention places particular emphasis on SDGs 4, 5, 8, 10, 16 and 17 which have been incorporated into its monitoring framework within its four main goals. Within the scope of the Convention's goal 1 to support sustainable governance of culture, it works to expand jobs and entrepreneurship (Target 8.3) in the creative sector, build skills for employment (Targets 8.3 and 4.4) in the creative fields, and stimulate accountable and participatory governance (Targets 16.6 and 16.7) of the cultural and creative industries. With its goal 2, the Convention is committed to achieving a balanced flow of cultural goods and services (Target 10a) as well as supporting the mobility of artists and cultural professionals (Target 10.7). With its goal 3 to integrate culture in sustainable development frameworks, the Convention encourages official development assistance commitments to the culture sector (Target 17.2), enhances policy coherence for sustainable development (Target 17.14) and takes part in capacity building for implementing the SDGs (Target 17.9). By encouraging policies which are conducive to gender equity and artistic freedom – as reflected in its goal 4 – the Convention also contributes to human rights and fundamental freedom (Target 16.10). This results framework is implemented with the support of a quadrennial periodic reporting system, which was updated to collect quantitative and qualitative data related to the achievement of the SDGs. States Parties are notably invited to share innovative policies and measures which are linked to specific SDGs. These good practices are subsequently disseminated on the Convention's policy‐monitoring platform. The International Fund for Cultural Diversity (IFCD) established as part of the(Cibles 16.6 et 16.7) Convention is also currently reviewing its results framework to align it with specific SDG Goals and Targets, in concordance with the 2005 Convention monitoring framework. The 1980 Recommendation on the Status of the Artist – the implementation of which is reinvigorated by the 2005 Convention – also contributes to social inclusion (Target 10.2) and fundamental freedoms (Target 16.10), by calling upon Member States to improve the professional, social and economic status of artists through policies and measures related to training, social security, employment, income and tax conditions, mobility and freedom of expression. 12  PURPOSE & PRINCIPLES Overall purpose The UNESCO Thematic Indicators for Culture (Culture|2030 Indicators) is a framework of thematic indicators whose purpose is to measure and monitor the progress of culture’s enabling contribution to the national and local implementation of the Goals and Targets of the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development. The framework will assess both the role of culture as a sector of activity, as well as the transversal contribution of culture across different SDGs and policy areas. As a set of thematic indicators, it is intended to support and complement the global indicators agreed upon within the 2030 Agenda and foster linkages between different Goals and Targets. The Culture|2030 Indicators framework aims to: Make visible culture’s contribution to sustainable development Building on an in‐depth analysis of the multiple ways in which culture contributes to the economic, social and environmental dimensions of development, the Culture|2030 Indicators provides evidence of culture’s transformative role, making it more visible and tangible. In a context where culture‐related data is fragmented and produced by different institutions and agencies, the framework brings the data together and highlights linkages and areas of intersection between culture and other policy areas, thus fostering a better understanding of the breadth of culture’s actions and their direct and indirect contribution to sustainable development. Given that the role, impact, and contribution of culture are often not readily quantifiable, the indicators framework seeks to quantify behaviors and actions generated by culture and, alternatively, to document ways in which cultural values are enshrined in policies, programmes, and actions. Provide a thematic and transversal overview of the role of culture across the SDGs Rather than monitoring the contribution of culture to each relevant SDG Target and globally accepted indicator, the Culture|2030 Indicators considers the contribution of culture across several of the Goals and Targets, with a view to linking them together. The framework allows aggregation of data across different 13  Goals and Targets around transversal themes in line with UNESCO’s programmes, activities, and policies. These thematic dimensions are underpinned by the 5 Ps conceptual framework of the SDGs. Strengthen advocacy for culture By strengthening the transversal visibility of culture in the 2030 Agenda, the Culture|2030 Indicators will help build a coherent and strong narrative on culture and development, that is evidence‐based and supported by key messages. This narrative will directly support advocacy efforts at the global, national or local levels, with a view to convincing decision‐makers and partners to include culture across their national and urban policies and programmes and to better direct public and private funding towards the culture sector. Provide evidence‐based results to inform policies and actions The Culture|2030 Indicators provide a conceptual framework and methodological instruments for countries and cities to assess the contribution of culture to the SDGs as part of the existing implementation mechanisms of the 2030 Agenda at the national or local level. Evidence gathered will inform policies and decisions as well as operational actions, both within the cultural sector, and across other sectors transversally. Through repeated application of these measurement tools, the initiative will allow countries and cities to monitor their own progress regarding the outcomes of their policies and the effectiveness or robustness of the policies themselves. Build a knowledge base for action Once the framework is implemented by a city or a country, each dataset becomes a valuable source of information that can be analyzed to create profiles at the local and national levels, as well as to identify major trends on the contribution of culture to sustainable development in different cities, regions or countries. Analytical material and good practices will help to build a better understanding, with a view to developing a knowledge base with a digital data bank on Culture in the 2030 Agenda. 14 Monitor progress of the contribution of culture to the 2030 Agenda Information collected as part of the implementation of the Culture|2030 Indicators in voluntary pilot cities and countries provides a valuable baseline from which to measure progress in addition to directing actions at the local and national levels. The data also contributes to the formation of a global overview of the state of progress of the contribution of culture to the 2030 Agenda and provides evidence‐based and analytical material to support the participation of UNESCO in UN‐wide reporting mechanisms related to the 2030 Agenda as well to the Resolutions of the General Assembly pertaining to Culture and Development. Guiding principles The conceptual framework, methodology and implementation mechanisms of the Culture|2030 Indicators will rely upon the following key principles: Rely as much as possible on existing data sources Producing and updating data is a demanding and costly process, particularly for countries with limited statistical capacities. In this regard, the Culture|2030 Indicators will rely, as much as possible, on existing national and local data sources, as well as data already aggregated by multi‐lateral organizations. Rather than conducting new surveys to collect additional information, existing data is identified and combined to measure performance or progress against indicators. 15 Use qualitative and quantitative data to assess the contribution of culture The Culture|2030 Indicators will be based on both quantitative and qualitative data, both of which are necessary to capture the specificities of the scope of culture. Quantitative data can be used to characterize or describe a situation or to assess performance against the targets set. Qualitative data are equally important to expand the understanding and contextualization of quantitative data. Furthermore, the quantitative data may be global, following a single methodology and definition across all the Member States, or may be national or local. Integrate data from reporting on UNESCO Culture Conventions & programmes The scope of the Culture|2030 Indicators targets policies, programmes and activities undertaken by national or local authorities that respond to UNESCO’s mandate, thematic priorities and normative tools in the field of culture. Where relevant, the conceptual framework of the Culture|2030 Indicators is based on the six Culture Conventions’ (and the three Recommendations), their concepts and monitoring mechanisms. It seeks to integrate information provided by State Parties in their national reports as part of the Conventions’ periodic reporting exercises. The Culture|2030 Indicators thus sets the Culture Conventions within the broader framework of cultural activities and allows some benchmarking of related activities. Develop instruments to measure culture at both national and urban levels The Culture|2030 Indicators are intended for implementation at both national and urban level by voluntary countries and cities. The terms ‘urban’ and ‘local’ are used interchangeably in the context of the Culture|2030 Indicators to refer to city‐level implementation, with the understanding that the notion of urban is defined by each country according to its specific criteria. In addition, local data collection requires a certain level of organization which should be provided by municipal authorities. The urban indicators are closely aligned with the national level indicators but are adapted to fit urban concerns, allowing for independent evaluation of the role of culture in urban areas and in sustainable urban development. In some cases, cities may also wish to position themselves within the overall national position. These city‐level indicators will encourage further synergies with UNESCO’s existing cities‐related programmes and networks, in particular the UNESCO Creative Cities Network and the World Heritage Cities Programme. 16 Prioritize capacity building of relevant agencies The Culture|2030 Indicators will focus on capacity building for national, regional and local agencies to use existing global, national and local data to construct indicators relevant to culture, both quantitative and qualitative. The objective is to support their understanding of culture’s specificities and their ability to identify and combine relevant data. From this perspective, the early involvement and continuous commitment of statistical agencies will be essential to the successful implementation of the project. Facilitate cooperation across institutions Culture‐related data is fragmented and produced by different institutions across policy areas. It is therefore essential to foster cooperation amongst the institutions producing data. Implementing the Culture|2030 Indicators initiative therefore requires the coordination of information emanating from a range of different national and local institutions across different sectors (such as culture, labour, trade, youth, environment, and education), and agencies (including the National and local Statistics Offices, professional bodies, arts and heritage foundations). Propose a framework adaptable to different statistical capacities The Culture|2030 Indicators is intended to meet the needs of all Member States, regardless of their statistical capacities, and should take into account the differing levels of statistical capacities and data availability in each country. From that perspective, the methodology developed for each indicator foresees possible alternatives when primary data sources or calculation methods cannot be fully performative, with a view to reaching a common objective. The Culture|2030 Indicators is thus a more flexible way of assessing culture than other, more technically sophisticated but rigid methodologies (such as the Cultural Satellite Accounts) and is more adapted to the wide range of statistical capacities for culture that UNESCO Member States represent. Provide an aspirational tool for all rather than normative assessment The Culture|2030 Indicators is expected to assist countries and cities in assessing their own progress and measuring the outputs of their policies. The Indicators are meant to provide evidence of change over time in the same place, rather than global comparability or ranking between different countries or cities. In that sense, the purpose of the framework is more aspirational than normative, recognizing opportunities for aspiration and improvement, rather than aiming at 17  measuring achievement or failure against absolute benchmarks. In time they may become a regular part of monitoring of cultural policies, programmes, and activities by relevant national or local institutions. Reflect the Results‐Based Management conceptual framework The Culture|2030 Indicators seek to reflect the Results Based Management (RBM) framework, as a key conceptual mechanism at the core of UNESCO programme delivery. Although the impact of culture can rarely be measured directly, the inputs, outcomes and processes are key elements for monitoring longer‐term impacts. Each thematic dimension combines these different types of indicators to measure inputs (e.g. development of cultural infrastructure), processes (e.g. governance mechanisms) or outputs (e.g. participation in cultural life), with a view to producing an overall understanding of culture’s contribution. 18 DEVELOPMENT AND IMPLEMENTATION MODALITIES Review of existing frameworks, methodologies & experience The Culture|2030 Indicators aims to reap the benefits of UNESCO's unique expertise in collecting and analyzing quantitative and qualitative data and supporting evidence‐based practice for the development of policies, programmes, and actions in the cultural field. With this in mind, a review was conducted of existing frameworks, methodologies and experience that have been developed and implemented by UNESCO and others partners globally over the last few years in order to measure culture, with a view to facilitating their convergence towards the SDGs and enhance existing instruments and data. Framework for Cultural Statistics (FCS) Where relevant, the Culture|2030 Indicators draws upon the Framework for Cultural Statistics (FCS), building on its classification and methodology. Developed in 2009 and implemented by UIS, this framework uses agreed international standards that are utilized by every National Statistical Office globally, to collect cultural data on cultural activities, goods and services. Other national or regional statistical frameworks, including Barometers, may also provide additional data or conceptual frameworks. Global SDG indicator 11.4.1 The Culture|2030 Indicators has also incorporated the global SDG indicator 11.4.1 on heritage expenditure as indicator #1 within the dimension on Environment and Resilience (see indicators framework). Developed and implemented by UIS to monitor Target 11.4, this new internationally‐comparable indicator reflects the total amount per capita each country spends to protect their cultural and natural heritage. To produce this indicator, a new survey is being developed by UIS in cooperation with countries and partners. 19 The periodic reporting and monitoring frameworks of the UNESCO Culture Conventions Where relevant, the Culture|2030 Indicators also draws upon the periodic reporting mechanisms and monitoring frameworks developed by the UNESCO Culture Conventions to assess their national implementation. The objective of these frameworks is to monitor the ways in which State parties are implementing each of the Culture Conventions, including the extent to which national implementation of the Conventions contributes to the 2030 Agenda. However, the periodic reporting questionnaires and mechanisms are not designed to obtain a complete national or local picture of the Culture Sector and its contribution to the 2030 Agenda. A review of the Culture Conventions’ periodic reporting and monitoring frameworks was conducted as part of the Culture|2030 Initiative, with a view to enhancing the data collected and to build on existing concepts and working tools and foster overall consistency. The intention is not to duplicate the regular reports of the Conventions but rather to enhance and contextualize this qualitative information. While Culture Conventions typically collect data through their dedicated referring entity or focal point, data from the current initiative may come from different respondents, thus requiring alignment of responses to ensure consistency. Culture for Development Indicators Suite (CDIS) The Culture|2030 Initiative builds on the achievements of the CDIS, which was initiated in 2009 by UNESCO with the generous support of the Government of Spain and eventually implemented in 17 countries. The CDIS was developed to assess the contribution of culture to development in the context of the Millennium Development Goals (MDGs), based on a conceptual framework derived notably from the Our Cultural Diversity Report (UNESCO, 1996). The CDIS proposed a suite of indicators, distributed in seven thematic dimensions with an emphasis on the cultural and creative industries. As a first step to addressing the lack of cultural statistics in low and middle‐income countries, the CDIS approach relied on existing and secondary sources from which raw data was extracted analysed and used to construct new indicators that were often proxies for the hard‐to‐measure aspects of the impacts of culture. The approach relied on reinforcing local capacities to extract data and construct indicators thus building national capacities for cultural statistics. The UNESCO CDIS was a unique policy and advocacy tool that informed policies and actions in the countries where it was implemented. 20  The present initiative builds on some of the conceptual and methodological material developed as part of the CDIS. Some of the indicators within the Culture|2030 Indicators framework derive from CDIS while others are completely different as they have been developed in response to the framework of the 2030 Agenda and are also informed by the experience of implementing CDIS. The Culture|2030 Indicators enriches and expands the initial CDIS methodology and scope in a number of other ways. Firstly by enlarging in its methodology and framework the use of the UIS Framework for Cultural Statistics (UNESCO‐UIS, 2009), as well as the UIS global indicators for Culture for which data is already being collected. Second, by expanding the thematic scope – notably to encompass environment and urban planning – and further encouraging implementation at the local level; and finally, by allowing more systematic synergies with the data collection mechanisms of the Culture Conventions and Recommendations. Process and progress in developing the Culture|2030 Indicators Preliminary steps and progress The development of the Culture|2030 Indicators framework began in early 2017, with the review of existing methodologies, including the FCS, the CDIS, the Culture Conventions periodic reporting mechanisms and other methodologies in the specific context of the 2030 Agenda. A preliminary list of 60 indicators was then developed, together with a draft indicators framework. Two expert workshops were organized (September 2017 & January 2018) to discuss the proposed indicators framework and the methodologies for collecting data. The workshops involved UNESCO staff (representatives of different Culture Conventions as well as representatives from some Field Offices who had previous experience in the implementation of the CDIS), representatives from UIS, UN‐ Habitat, Eurostat, OECD, World Bank, UNEP, the JRC, and some national and local statistical agencies with previous experience in cultural statistics; representatives from AECID who had previously supported the CDIS, as well as international experts from different regions. Building on the outcomes of this review exercise, a framework of 22 indicators grouped into 4 thematic dimensions was developed. Technical guidelines were developed which included a description of the purpose, data sources and calculation methods of each indicator. These guidelines were developed with continuous input from UIS, the teams of the UNESCO Culture Conventions, as well as from a number of external experts who generously dedicated their time and expertise to this exercise. 21  Taking stock EARLIER STEPS AND STATE OF PROGRESS of existing methods . . . .. . .. . . . .. . .. . . . .. . .. . . . .. . .. . . . .. . .. . ... . ... . ... .................................... . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . J A N U A R Y- J U N E 2 0 1 7 • Analysis of Culture Convention’s periodic reports • Review of CDIS implemented in 17 countries • Review of other methodologies Framing the concepts JUNE-SEPTEMBER 2017 • Identification of SDG targets where culture contributes (in line with Culture Conventions) • Identification of 60 indicators to measure the selected targets • Elaboration of a draft Indicators framework Organizing a first Expert Workshop SEPTEMBER 2017 • 43 experts + representatives of the Culture Conventions • Presentation of draft Indicators framework Organizing a second Expert workshop JANUARY 2018 • 27 experts + representatives of Culture Conventions • Detailing of methodology • Update of draft Indicators Developing the framework detailed methodology F E B R U A R Y- S E P T E M B E R 2 0 1 8 • Elaboration of draft technical guidelines • Continuous consultations with Culture Conventions, UIS, and experts • Additional analysis on specific issues Planning for implementation OCTOBER 2018 • Refining of technical APRIL 2019 guidelines including checklists • Update of draft Indicators framework • Identification of potential Consulting Member pilot countries or cities States M AY- J U N E 2 0 1 9 • Synthesis • Draft Indicators framework Next steps A consultation with Member States was launched in May 2019. Feedback from Member States will be compiled, analyzed and consolidated in an information document that will be presented at the 207th session of the Executive Board in October 2019. The initiative will also be presented at the Forum of Ministers of Culture to take place in November 2019. Based on the outcomes of the consultation, the project team will fine‐tune the methodology and develop working tools including capacity building material and a training toolkit, in preparation of the launch of the pilot phase of implementation of the Culture|2030 Indicators. Regional experts will be selected and trained in order to facilitate the use of the methodology and planning for national and local implementation. Additional consultations with senior experts will be sought as necessary throughout the process. A pilot implementation phase of the Culture|2030 Indicators will be launched at the end 2019 or early 2020 in a number of volunteer cities and countries. In each pilot city and country, a local or national expert (a statistician or economist with experience in the field of culture) will be identified. This expert will be in charge of ensuring the extraction and analysis of data and construction of indicators following the detailed methodology developed for the Culture|2030 Indicators. A regional expert will provide expert guidance and technical support to the participating countries of each of the global regions throughout the implementation process and will be responsible for the preparation of the final national reports. A training and workshop will be carried out in the initial phase to introduce the initiative and trial of the methodology using available data. Building on the outcomes of the pilot phase, the methodology will be fine‐tuned and systematized in view of its future roll‐out. A third expert workshop will be organized by the end of the pilot phase to analyze feedback from the pilot implementation phase and further reflect on the methodology and data collected. Data gathered in the different pilot cities and countries will be analyzed and compiled into an online digital databank, which will gather a variety of data on culture available at UNESCO – including from the national reporting on Culture Conventions and Recommendations as well as from activities and initiatives in Field Offices. This will also include the data from the previous CDIS implementation, as well as link to the UIS data on cultural statistics. Visual interpretations of the national and local profiles for Culture|2030 Indicators will also be developed. 23 OVERVIEW OF THE METHODOLOGY Four Thematic Dimensions The Culture|2030 Indicators are supported by a conceptual framework of 4 transversal thematic dimensions: (i) Environment & Resilience, (ii) Prosperity & Livelihoods, (iii) Knowledge & Skills and (iv) Inclusion & Participation. Each dimension combines several SDG Goals and Targets, to capture the multifaceted and transversal contribution of culture to sustainable development, thus echoing the purpose of the thematic indicators within the 2030 Agenda. The framework gives priority to the areas that are relevant to UNESCO’s mandate in Culture and where relevant quantitative or qualitative data are already being collected or are likely to be identified. Dimension 1 – Environment & Resilience This thematic dimension provides a framework for assessing the role and contribution of culture to sustainable human settlements with a focus on cultural and natural heritage and urban environment, thus echoing the 'Planet' pillar of the SDGs. It addresses tangible and intangible heritage, as well as natural heritage, as a lever for sustainable development and as an end in itself. The proposed indicators assess the level of commitment of countries to the safeguarding of cultural and natural heritage and provide evidence of sustainable management of heritage and the inclusion of traditional knowledge in culturally sensitive planning. This dimension also assesses the physical/spatial aspects of the quality of the urban environment including public space and cultural infrastructure. Dimension 2 – Prosperity & Livelihood This thematic dimension provides a framework for assessing the contribution of culture in driving and enabling more inclusive and sustainable economies, in line with the 'Prosperity' pillar of the SDGs, by generating income and employment, as well as stimulating revenue through cultural goods, services, and enterprises. The seven proposed indicators within Dimension 2 are expected to assess the contribution of culture to key aspects of the economy (GDP, trade, employment, businesses, household expenditure). As the institutional structures and frameworks to govern culture sector activities in each country are different and play an important role in culture’s contribution to inclusive economic development, an indicator on governance of culture is also included in this dimension. This indicator provide evidence of the governance structures in place to support a thriving role for culture in local and national economic development and livelihood generation. 24 Dimension 3 – Knowledge & Skills This thematic dimension provides a framework for assessing the contribution of culture in building knowledge and skills including local knowledge and cultural diversity. It focuses specifically on the contribution of culture to the transmission of local cultural values, knowledge and skills and fostering empowerment through education training, processes, policies and materials. It emphasizes the role of cultural diversity in primary, secondary and tertiary education, as well as vocational training and focuses on in‐depth development of curricula to integrate cultural knowledge. The proposed indicators will assess the level of commitment of public authorities and institutions in integrating and leveraging cultural knowledge to foster respect and appreciation of cultural diversity, understanding of sustainable development and transmission of cultural values, as well as in prioritizing cultural training (including advanced training in heritage conservation) and promote skills and competence in creative fields. Dimension 4 – Inclusion & Participation This thematic dimension provides a framework for assessing the contribution of culture in building social cohesion, as well as in fostering inclusion and participation. It focuses on the abilities of people to access culture, the right of all people to participate in cultural life, and their freedom in cultural expression, including artistic and creative freedom. This dimension also explores ways in which cultural practices, sites, elements, and expressions convey values and skills conducive to social inclusion. Finally, the proposed indicators assess the capacity of culture to stimulate effective engagement of local communities in public life. Data types and sources Data types The Culture|2030 Indicators framework combines a variety of quantitative and qualitative indicators, which are adapted to the national or the local levels. The indicators used in the list adopt various metrics:  Statistical indicators which are normally expressed as ratios (eg gender parity ratio) or as percentages, allowing them to be assessed in relation to a baseline  Trends, whereby ‘raw’ numbers are monitored over time (eg number of museum visitors from one year to the next)  Checklists which are not statistical (ie non‐parametric), but enable some assessment of topics which cannot be captured through quantitative measurement (eg asking countries whether a certain cultural policy or legislation exists). 25  Statistical indicators are important in providing scalable measures of culture related activities. Their use of international standard classification and definitions makes them clear and precise. Checklists have the advantage that they are able to account for the presence/absence of particular culture‐related activities/policies which cannot be easily quantified. The statistical indicators include those that are measured using international standards and global as well as those that are national or local. The indicators have been considered in relation to the principles of data quality including relevance, accuracy, availability, transparency, and clarity of definitions, and avoiding duplication. Few indicators fit all these principles perfectly but data quality will certainly be a major element for interpretation. Data sources While relying in priority on national statistical institutes, the Culture|2030 Indicators will seek to bring together a variety of data sources, including from different ministries, observatories and public agencies, information systems for culture, specific barometers, specific national and regional surveys, and professional volunteer organization. The project will also support countries to enhance existing data within the UNESCO Culture Conventions periodic reports as well as the cultural data produced by UIS. 26 A transversal approach to partnerships and gender Partnerships for the SDGs | SDG 17 The Culture|2030 Indicators initiative as a whole contributes transversally to SDG 17 by the very nature of UNESCO’s multilateral structure and operation including through the Culture Conventions. The implementation of the Culture Conventions demands further:  Target 17.9 on capacity building  Target 17.16 on global partnerships  Target 17.17 on public, private and civil society partnerships  Target 17.19 on measurement of sustainability Gender equality | SDG 5 As an overarching priority, gender equality is also addressed transversally across the framework, rather than only through a specific indicator dedicated to gender. This transversal approach is deemed more relevant as most statistical and administrative information distinguish between men and women. It allows the appreciation of gender equality across a number of data points from access to opportunities and their participation in social, economic, political and cultural life. The potential gender dimension for each indicator is considered in the table below. Wherever possible, gender disaggregated data will be collected. The Culture|2030 Indicator Framework identifies every indicator where this is expected to be assessed. Gender equality can be addressed through collecting data by sex or by identifying gender aspects of policies, laws and procedures. Whenever possible, the same disaggregation approach can be applied to other individual characteristics that may be conducive to discrimination (such as age, ethnicity, or disability). 27 The following indicators will be disaggregated wherever possible by: Dimension Ref. Indicator Potential gender dimension Environment 1 Expenditure on heritage & Resilience 2 Sustainable Management Gender taken into account in policy of heritage considerations 3 Climate adaptation & Gender taken into account in policy resilience considerations 4 Cultural facilities Sex of owner operated businesses. Sex ratio of board members and senior directors 5 Public space for culture Sex of users and operators (eg market stalls) Prosperity & 6 Culture in GDP Livelihoods 7 Cultural Employment Disaggregate by sex, age & other characteristic 8 Cultural Businesses Sex of owner operated businesses. Sex ratio of board members and senior directors 9 Household expenditure 10 Trade in cultural goods & services 11 Public finance for culture Gender based accounting 12 Governance of culture Gender taken into account in policy considerations Knowledge 13 Education for Sustainable Gender taken into account in policy & Skills development considerations 14 Cultural knowledge Gender taken into account in policy considerations 15 Multilingual education Gender parity index 16 Cultural & artistic Gender parity index education 17 Cultural training Gender parity index Inclusion & 18 Culture for social cohesion Disaggregate by sex, age & other Participation characteristic 19 Artistic freedom Gender taken into account in policy considerations 20 Access to culture Disaggregate by sex, age & other characteristic 21 Cultural participation Disaggregate by sex, age & other characteristic 22 Participatory processes Disaggregate by sex, age & other characteristic 28 Indicators framework The 4 thematic dimensions and 22 indicators are captured in a visual framework (see following page). This framework underlines interactions with possible data providers, in particular UIS and the UNESCO Culture Conventions (through their respective monitoring frameworks and reporting mechanisms). 29  THEMATIC INDICATORS FOR CULTURE IN THE 2030 AGENDA ENVIRONMENT PROSPERITY KNOWLEDGE INCLUSION & RESILIENCE & LIVELIHOODS & SKILLS & PARTICIPATION 1 Expenditure on heritage 6 Culture in GDP 13 Education for Sustainable 18 Culture for social cohesion Development 2 Sustainable management 7 Cultural employment 19 Artistic freedom of heritage 14 Cultural knowledge 8 Cultural businesses 20 Access to culture 3 Climate adaptation & resilience 15 Multilingual education 9 Household expenditure 21 Cultural participation 4 Distribution of cultural infrastructure 16 Cultural & artistic education 10 Trade in cultural goods & services 22 Participatory processes 5 Open space for culture 17 Cultural training 11 Public finance for culture 1970 1972 2003 2005 UNESCO Culture Conventions 12 Governance of culture 1970 1972 2003 2005 UNESCO Culture 1954 1970 1972 2001 2003 UNESCO Culture Conventions Conventions 1954 1970 1972 2001 2003 2005 UNESCO Culture Conventions SDG & TARGETS 2.4 Sustainable foodways & agriculture 8.3 Jobs, entrepreneurship & innovation 4.4 Skills for employment 9.1 Quality infrastructure/equitable access 6.6 Water related ecosystems 8.9 Policies for sustainable tourism 4.7 Skills for sustainable development 9.c Access to information technologies 9.1 Quality infrastructure 8.a Increase Aid for Trade 8.3 Jobs, entrepreneurship & innovation 10.2 Social inclusion 11.4 Cultural & natural heritage 10.a Differential treatment on trade 9.c Access to information technologies 11.7 Inclusive public spaces 11.7 Inclusive public spaces 11.4 Cultural & natural heritage 12.a Sustainable consumption 16.7 Participatory decision-making 12.b Sustainable tourism management 13.3 Education on climate adaptation 16.10 Fundamental freedoms 13.1 Climate & disaster resilience 16.a Prevention of violence 14.5 Marine areas conservation 16.b Non-discriminatory policies 15.1 Sustainable terrestrial ecosystems 16.4 Recovery of stolen assets UIS THE CULTURE 2030 I N D I C AT O R S ALSO CONTRIBUTE TRANSVERSALLY TO: 5.5 Women participation & leadership 5.c Policies on gender equality 17.9 17.16 17.17 Capacity building Global partnership Public, private and civil society partnerships Gender 17.19 Measuring of sustainability PURPOSE & DESCRIPTION OF THE INDICATORS The forthcoming chapter provides details on the four thematic dimensions and their related indicators. Each dimension is introduced by a brief description, presenting its scope and purpose, as well as its specific contribution to identified SDG Targets. A brief presentation of each indicator is then provided, to specify its description, purpose and data sources. More detailed technical guidelines can be accessed online here (from May 31th 2019). The following indicators are intended to be implemented at the national and/or urban level. Indicators which are only applicable at the city level are identified with a specific icon (see below). In some cases, the same indicator can be used for both national and urban level, although data sources for each of them may be different. In other cases, a different indicator is proposed specifically at the urban level because of either data availability or because the aspect of culture is expressed differently in the national or urban setting. Urban level In addition, indicators which are relevant to a gender interpretation and for which data can be disaggregated by sex are identified with the following icon: Gender 31 ENVIRONMENT & RESILIENCE This thematic dimension provides a framework for assessing the role and contribution of culture towards sustainable places with a focus on cultural and natural heritage and urban environments echoing the Planet pillar of the SDGs. This dimension addresses tangible and intangible heritage, as well as natural heritage, as a lever for sustainable development and as an end in itself. The proposed indicators assesses the level of commitment of countries towards the safeguarding of cultural and natural heritage, provide evidence of sustainable management of heritage and the inclusion of traditional knowledge in culturally sensitive planning. It also assesses the physical/spatial aspects of the quality of the urban environment including public space and cultural infrastructure. Culture contributes to environment and resilience across different SDGs and targets:  Safeguarding the world’s cultural and natural heritage is a specific target in itself (Target 11.4_Cultural & natural heritage).  The integration of intangible cultural heritage and traditional knowledge into policies and strategies encourages sustainable development, through sustainable food production, resilient agriculture, and the conservation of natural resources (Target 2.4_Sustainable foodways and agriculture).  As an important dimension of World Heritage, the conservation of natural heritage, including notably water eco‐systems, marine areas and terrestrial ecosystems, directly contributes to environmental sustainability. Intangible Cultural Heritage and traditional knowledge are also significant components of ecosystem management by local communities and in safeguarding plans and mechanisms for natural heritage conservation (Target 6.6_Water related ecosystems, Target 14.5_Marine areas conservation, Target 15.1_Sustainable terrestrial ecosystems Target 13.1_Climate & disaster resilience).  Natural, historically derived and local building practices, and intangible cultural heritage can help mitigating the risks of climate related disaster, support resilience and enhance the adaptation capacities of communities (Target 13.1_Climate & disaster resilience).  Cultural tourism and eco‐tourism are central to sustainable tourism and has a primary role in protecting the environment. Policies and measures on sustainable tourism can be integrated into national, subnational, and local development plans, mechanisms, and strategies (Target 12.b_Sustainable tourism management). 32  In order to improve sustainable management of heritage, cultural policies and strategies must reduce illicit trafficking and encourage the recovery of stolen assets (Target 16.4_recovery of stolen assets)  Cultural facilities form part of quality, reliable, sustainable and resilient infrastructure for cities. Historic buildings, spaces and urban areas as well as careful and compatible new designs rooted in local materials and contexts enhance urban space and reinforce cultural identity. Cultural facilities integrated in territorial planning enhance the diversity of public space and citizen well‐being (Goal 11 several Targets). Similarly, public green spaces available to cultural activities stimulate social cohesion and function as meeting points, thus contributing to quality environment (Target 11.7_Inclusive public spaces). 33  Expenditure on heritage 1 Description Global SDG 11.4 Indicator: “Total expenditure (public and private) per capita spent on the preservation, protection and conservation of all cultural and natural heritage, by type of heritage (cultural, natural, mixed, World Heritage Centre designation), level of government (national, regional, and local/municipal), type of expenditure (operating expenditure/investment) and type of private funding (donations in kind, private non‐profit sector, sponsorship).” (methodology provided by UIS) Purpose This indicator illustrates how financial actions by public authorities, both at the local, national and international levels, alone or in partnership with civil society organizations (CSO) and the private sector, to protect and safeguard the cultural and natural heritage has a direct impact in safeguarding heritage and also in making cities and human settlements more sustainable. This indicator is a proxy to measure the Target. Data Sources  UNESCO data: UIS  National and local contributions: National Statistical Institutes, Administrative data, Specific national surveys and Information systems for culture when available Sustainable management of heritage 2 Description Checklist for the sustainable management framework to safeguard and manage cultural and natural heritage, practices, knowledge, and movable historical artefacts Purpose This indicator offers a general picture of the strengths and shortcomings of public actions to protect and promote heritage sustainability through the analysis of three components: ‐ national and international registers and inventories; ‐ actions to protect, safeguard and manage heritage involving all stakeholders and fostering sustainability; ‐ The level of support mobilized to safeguard and revitalize heritage Data Sources  National and local contributions: Administrative data, Specific national surveys and Information systems for culture when available  UNESCO data: Periodic reports of the 1972, 1970, and 2003 Conventions as well as the survey data from the 2011 and 2015 Recommendations 34  Climate adaptation & resilience 3 Description Checklist for the climate adaptation framework, particularly including traditional practices for resilience. Purpose This indicator aims to assess measures taken to foster climate change mitigation and adaptation and enhance resilience through sustainable safeguarding and management of tangible and intangible cultural heritage as well as natural heritage Data Sources  National and local contributions: Administrative data, Specific national surveys and Information systems for culture when available.  UNESCO data : Periodic reports of the 1972 and 2003 Conventions Cultural facilities 4 Description The distribution of cultural facilities through spatial mapping Purpose This indicator aims to assess the diversity of cultural facilities and their distribution with a territorial approach. It enables the identification of cultural areas in relation to the population, transports, administration, and economic centres. This indicator complements indicator 19 ‘Access to culture’ as it aims to assess how cultural facilities are integrated in the urban landscape and provide an enabling environment for communities to attend cultural events, practice and participate, and for culture professionals and businesses to thrive. Data Sources  National and local contributions: Administrative data Public space for culture 5 Description Number and size of open spaces used for cultural purposes by type of use Purpose This indicator aims to assess the extent of public open spaces, the nature of the spaces and the degree of public use (Including traditional markets) Data Sources  National/Local contributions: Administrative data  UNESCO data : UN‐Habitat – Public open space strategies SDG 11.7.1 35 PROSPERITY & LIVELIHOODS This thematic dimension provides a framework for assessing the contribution of culture in driving and enabling more inclusive and sustainable economies, in line with the Prosperity pillar of the SDGs, by generating income and employment, as well as stimulating revenue through cultural goods, services, and enterprises. The seven proposed indicators within Dimension 2 are expected to assess the contribution of culture to key aspects of the economy (GDP, trade, employment, businesses, household expenditure). As the institutional structures and frameworks to govern culture sector activities in each country are different and play an important role in culture’s contribution to inclusive economic development, an indicator on governance of culture is also included in this dimension. This indicator provide evidence of the governance structures in place to support a thriving role for culture in local and national economic development and livelihood generation. Culture contributes to prosperity and livelihoods across different SDGs and targets:  The Culture sector impacts directly and significantly GDP and jobs and businesses creation, notably in the field of heritage conservation, heritage tourism and in the creative sector (Target 8.3_Jobs, entrepreneurship & innovation).  Heritage tourism, in particular, can support jobs creation and promote local culture and products, contributing to sustainable development (Target 8.9_Policies for sustainable tourism).  Public policies can also encourage economic activities and employment opportunities through increased investment in cultural and natural heritage and infrastructure such as museums, community centers or galleries (Target 11.4_Cultural & natural heritage).  The governance of culture creates the enabling conditions that allow cultural activities and forms to thrive enhancing the the economic contribution of culture, both at the national and local level. Policies and regulations also lay the ground for more equitable international trade (Target 10.a_Differential treatment on trade and Target 8.a_Increase Aid for Trade). 36  Culture in GDP 6 Description Percentage of Gross Domestic Product attributable to private and 6 formal cultural production Purpose This indicator aims to assess the overall contribution of the culture sector to the economy in a given territory. A limitation of this indicator is that it is not able to take into account all cultural activities including those that are informal and unpaid. It aligns with the international classification of the Framework for Cultural Statistics. Data sources  UNESCO data: UIS  National and local contributions: National Accounts, Business surveys and censuses, Service and commercial surveys, Government records, Cultural special surveys, artist registers, etc., Private sector sources (e.g. special surveys done by guilds or media announcers). Cultural employment 7 Description Number of people employed in the cultural and creative sectors and cultural occupations as a percentage of overall employment for the latest year Purpose This indicator aims to assess the role of culture as an “employer” at the national and local level as well as the vitality and dynamism of the culture sector and its potential in improving the material welfare of those employed in it. Data sources  UNESCO data: UIS  National and local contributions: National Accounts, Population Census, Labour Force surveys (LFS), Administrative records (e.g. social security registers), Professional associations. 37  Cultural businesses 8 Description Percentage of cultural businesses as a percentage of all businesses. Purpose This indicator aims to assess the enabling conditions provided to cultural businesses (especially small and micro enterprises) by following the trend in numbers of cultural businesses, in particular, where there is no data for indicator 6 “Economic contribution of culture”. Data sources  National and local contributions: Business surveys, Registers of businesses (such as the Chamber of Commerce and sectoral bodies) Household expenditure 9 Description Percentage of total household expenditure devoted to cultural activities, goods and services Purpose This indicator aims to assess how households of a given territory value cultural goods and services through markets transactions and to obtain insight into the size and the potential of the local market for cultural activities, goods and services Data sources  National and local contributions: Industry surveys and censuses, Service surveys, Small establishment surveys, household expenditure surveys. Trade in cultural goods & services 10 Description The exports of cultural goods and services as a percentage of all exports Purpose This indicator aims to assess the degree to which products as expressions of culture are exported reflecting both the economic demand, the international profile of the country/city’s cultural products and services, and the regulatory environment to enable it. Data sources  National and local contributions: National Customs and Revenue reports preferred, otherwise the international COMTRADE database.  UNESCO data : UIS 38  Public finance for culture 11 Description Proportion of public expenditure devoted to cultural and creative activities and the annual public budget and expenditure for cultural and creative sectors. Purpose This indicator aims to monitor the amount of actual public spending on cultural and creative activities. Actual expenditure figures are preferred to the allocated budget. Where expenditure is not available budget figures may still be presented preferably by comparing actual expenditure figures to the allocated budget. Where expenditure is not available budget figures may still be presented. Data sources  National and local contributions: Administrative data, Specific national surveys and Information systems for culture when available. Governance of culture 12 Description Checklist of the governance framework to support culture and creativity Purpose This indicator offers an overall picture of the government policies and regulatory frameworks in place to support a variety of activities in the culture Sector, intended to ensure and foster its contribution for economic and social development. This indicator aims to assess the regulation of the Culture sector and promoting better working and trade conditions for better livelihoods. This indicator aims to assess the degree of development of the governance framework at national/local level for culture in general and by cultural domains specifically (See UIS FCS). A number of basic components have been selected and classify in 3 major levels: ‐ Institutional and regulatory framework at national/local level ‐ Management, technical and financial assistance framework ‐ Mobilization of support Data Sources  National and local contributions: Administrative data, Specific national surveys and Information systems for governance culture when available.  UNESCO data: Periodic reports of the 1954, 1970, 1972, 2003, and 2005 Conventions 39 KNOWLEDGE & SKILLS This thematic dimension provides a framework for assessing the contribution of culture in building knowledge and skills including local knowledge and cultural diversity. It focuses specifically on the contribution of culture in transmitting local cultural values, knowledge and skills and fostering empowerment through education training, processes, policies and materials. It emphasizes the role of cultural diversity in primary, secondary and tertiary education, as well as vocational training and focuses on in‐depth development of curricula to integrate cultural knowledge. The proposed indicators will assess the level of commitment of public authorities and institutions in integrating and leveraging cultural knowledge to foster respect and appreciation of cultural diversity, understanding of sustainable development and transmission of cultural values, as well as in prioritizing cultural training (including advanced training in heritage conservation) and promote skills and competence in creative fields. Culture contributes to knowledge and skills across different SDGs and targets:  The cultural and creative sectors open up the possibility of professional vocations, training young people and adults for decent jobs, and enhancing innovation and entrepreneurship (Target 4.4_Skills for employment and 8.3_Jobs, entrepreneurship & Innovation).  The integration of cultural diversity in educational curricula is a specific target. Indeed, education that builds on local communities’ cultural values and diversity is conducive to sustainable development, by supporting global citizenship, tolerance and respect, human rights and non‐violence (Target 4.7_Skills for sustainable development).  Traditional knowledge also enhances sustainable practices of consumption and production (Target 12.a_Sustainable consumption) and improves awareness and capacity for climate adaptation (Target 13.3_Education on climate adaptation). 40  Education for sustainable development 13 Description Global SDG 4.7.1 Indicator provided by UIS This indicator is currently being developed by UIS. Once the indicator is available, it is likely to provide disaggregated data related to education for cultural diversity. Purpose This indicator aims to assess the extent to which global citizenship education and education for sustainable development, with a particular emphasis on cultural diversity, are mainstreamed at all levels in: (a) national education policies, (b) curricula, (c) teacher education and (d) student assessment. Data sources  UNESCO data: UIS  National and local contributions: Administrative data, Specific national surveys and Information systems for culture when available. Cultural knowledge 14 Description Checklist focusing on cultural education and capacity building Purpose This indicator aims to assess the way in which cultural knowledge enhances sustainable development practices. Data sources  UNESCO data: Periodic reports of the 1972, 2003, and 2005 Conventions Multilingual education 15 Description Percentage of instructional hours dedicated to multilingualism in relation to the total number of instructional hours dedicated to languages in: a) primary (ISCED 1) b) lower secondary school (ISCED 2) Purpose The indicator is used to give an approximate value for the extent to which multilingualism is promoted in primary and secondary education as an approximation of the levels of promotion of interculturality, valorization and understanding of cultural diversity within the education system. Data sources  National and local contributions: Official school curriculum obtained from the Ministry of Education  UNESCO data: Education Sector of UNESCO, IBE 41  Cultural & artistic education 16 Description Percentage of instructional hours dedicated to cultural education in the first two years of secondary school (ISCED 2), in relation to the total number of instructional hours Purpose The indicator aims to assess the degree to which cultural studies are included in the secondary school curriculum, as an approximation of the levels of encouragement in the education system of creativity and creative talents, as well as the promotion of the appreciation of cultural expressions and “the desire for culture” among the youth. Data sources  National and local contributions: National Official school curriculum obtained from the Ministry of Education.  UNESCO data: Education Sector of UNESCO, IBE Cultural training 17 Description a. Number of students enrolled in post‐secondary and tertiary education in the field of culture during reference year as a percentage of all students enrolled in these levels of education b. Number of students graduating from post‐secondary and tertiary education in the field of culture during reference year as a percentage of all students graduating in these levels of education Purpose This indicator aims to assess the extent of participation in culture and creative studies at the post‐secondary level Data sources  National and local contributions: Ministries of Technical and Higher Education, Ministry of Culture  UNESCO data: Education Sector of UNESCO, IBE. 42 INCLUSION & PARTICIPATION This thematic dimension provides a framework for assessing the contribution of culture in building social cohesion, as well as in fostering inclusion and participation. It focuses on the abilities of people to access culture, the right of all people to participate in cultural life, and their freedom in cultural expression, including artistic and creative freedom. This dimension also explores ways in which cultural practices, sites, elements, and expressions convey values and skills conducive to social inclusion. Finally, the proposed indicators assess the capacity of culture to stimulate effective engagement of local communities in public life. Culture contributes to inclusion and participation across different SDGs and targets:  Cultural diversity can enhance mutual understanding and social inclusion. Inclusive cultural activities, processes, and policies can help reduce or bridge antagonism and animosity between different social and cultural group, emphasizing shared values and practices, and encouraging dialogue and understanding (Targets 10.2_Social inclusion and 16.a_Prevention of violence). Acceptation of cultural diversity also encourages non‐discriminatory policies (Target 16.b_Non‐discriminatory policies).  The provision of inclusive access to cultural facilities, contributes to an improved environment and daily well‐being (Target 9.1_Quality infrastructure/equitable access and 11.7_Inclusive public spaces).  Expanding the range of cultural services on the Internet increases universal and affordable access to culture (Target 9.c_Access to information technologies).  Freedom of expression, and notably artistic freedom, is an integral part of fundamental rights, thus providing an enabling environment for open discussion and global citizenship (Target 16.10_Fundamental freedoms).  Culture provides a stage for community participation and renewed relations between public authorities and communities, and often serves as a rallying point for community engagement, thus stimulating participative decision‐making (Targets 16.7_Participatory decision‐making). 43  Culture for social cohesion 18 Description This indicator of social cohesion is an aggregate of three main indicators: ‐ Intercultural tolerance: Percentage of people who do not object to having a neighbour from another culture ‐ Interpersonal trust: Percentage of people reporting that other people can be trusted ‐ Perception of gender equality: Degree of positive assessment of gender equality (subjective output) Purpose This indicator aims to assess the degree of inter‐cultural understanding, to measure the degree of personal acceptance of people from other cultures and to measure the gaps between women and men in respect to their opportunities and rights to take part in the cultural, social, economic and political life of their country. Data sources  National and local contributions: Administrative data, Specific national surveys (including the Rosenberg question) and Information systems for culture when available.  World Values Survey (WVS); Latino Barometer: Interpersonal Trust (A60112); Asian Barometer: Most people can be trusted (Q024); Afro Barometer: Most people can be trusted, or Trust other Artistic freedom 19 Description Checklist for the level of support for artistic freedom and to identify the status of artist Purpose This indicator aims to assess the level of development of a sustainable environment for artists and creators Data sources  National and local contributions: Ministry of Culture, Administrative data, Specific national surveys and Information systems for culture when available.  UNESCO data: 2005 Convention periodic reports 44  Access to culture 20 Description Availability of cultural infrastructure in relation to the distribution of the population Purpose This indicator aims to assess the degree to which different people have access to cultural facilities This indicator complements indicator 4 ‘Cultural facilities’ as it aims to assess the number of cultural facilities in a city or country in relation to the size of the population in order to ensure access for all (women, those with disabilities, disadvantaged, etc.). Where data is available, it may be disaggregated by types of cultural infrastructure. Data sources  National and local contributions: Administrative data, Specific national surveys and Information systems for culture when available. Cultural participation 21 Description The three sub‐indicators measure: 1. Cultural sites visits: Trends in the number of visits to selected cultural sites or performances 2. Cultural attendance: Percentage of the population who have participated at least once in a going‐out cultural activity in the last 12 months 3. Individual cultural activities: Percentage of households reporting practicing cultural activities at home in the last 12 months (including: Using the internet for cultural purposes (Eurostat method). Purpose This indicator has three main purposes: ‐ To assess the overall numbers of visits to cultural sites or facilities. Trends data will suggest whether interest/visits to particular types of facility are increasing or declining ‐ To assess the proportion of the population who attend a cultural event or facility Trends data will identify whether the proportion of the population attending cultural events outside the home is increasing or decreasing. ‐ To assess the extent to which people engage in cultural activities or skills at home (it does not include daily traditional practices such as cooking or clothing)To monitor the role of cultural activities on‐line Data sources  National and local contributions: Administrative data, Specific national surveys and Information systems for culture when available. Data from Internet service providers. 45  Participatory processes 22 Description Checklist for the breath of participation of all stakeholders including local communities in the processes for developing and implementing cultural policies, programs, and initiatives that concern them. Purpose This indicator aims to assess the opportunities open to civil society – and to cultural sector professionals and minorities in particular – to participate in the formulation and implementation of cultural policies, measures and programmes that concern them, both nationally and at the regional/municipal/local level. This indicator complements indicator 12 ‘Governance of culture’ as it aims to assess the role of citizens, communities and local population in participating in all the processes involved in developing and implementing policies and projects related to culture. Data sources  National and local contributions: Administrative data, Specific national surveys and Information systems for culture when available.  Periodic reports of the 1972, 2003, and 2005 Conventions. 46 References UNESCO. 2014. Culture for Development Indicators; Methodology Manual. Paris, UNESCO. UNESCO‐UIS. 2009. 2009 UNESCO Framework for Cultural Statistics. Montreal, UNESCO‐UIS. UNESCO. 1996. Our Creative Diversity. Paris, UNESCO. 47 THEMATIC INDICATORS FOR CULTURE IN THE 2030 AGENDA ENVIRONMENT PROSPERITY KNOWLEDGE INCLUSION & RESILIENCE & LIVELIHOODS & SKILLS & PARTICIPATION 1 Expenditure on heritage 6 Culture in GDP 13 Education for Sustainable 18 Culture for social cohesion Development 2 Sustainable management 7 Cultural employment 19 Artistic freedom of heritage 14 Cultural knowledge 8 Cultural businesses 20 Access to culture 3 Climate adaptation & resilience 15 Multilingual education 9 Household expenditure 21 Cultural participation 4 Distribution of cultural infrastructure 16 Cultural & artistic education 10 Trade in cultural goods & services 22 Participatory processes 5 Open space for culture 17 Cultural training 11 Public finance for culture 1970 1972 2003 2005 UNESCO Culture Conventions 12 Governance of culture 1970 1972 2003 2005 UNESCO Culture 1954 1970 1972 2001 2003 UNESCO Culture Conventions Conventions 1954 1970 1972 2001 2003 2005 UNESCO Culture Conventions SDG & TARGETS 2.4 Sustainable foodways & agriculture 8.3 Jobs, entrepreneurship & innovation 4.4 Skills for employment 9.1 Quality infrastructure/equitable access 6.6 Water related ecosystems 8.9 Policies for sustainable tourism 4.7 Skills for sustainable development 9.c Access to information technologies 9.1 Quality infrastructure 8.a Increase Aid for Trade 8.3 Jobs, entrepreneurship & innovation 10.2 Social inclusion 11.4 Cultural & natural heritage 10.a Differential treatment on trade 9.c Access to information technologies 11.7 Inclusive public spaces 11.7 Inclusive public spaces 11.4 Cultural & natural heritage 12.a Sustainable consumption 16.7 Participatory decision-making 12.b Sustainable tourism management 13.3 Education on climate adaptation 16.10 Fundamental freedoms 13.1 Climate & disaster resilience 16.a Prevention of violence 14.5 Marine areas conservation 16.b Non-discriminatory policies 15.1 Sustainable terrestrial ecosystems 16.4 Recovery of stolen assets UIS THE CULTURE 2030 I N D I C AT O R S ALSO CONTRIBUTE TRANSVERSALLY TO: 5.5 Women participation & leadership 5.c Policies on gender equality 17.9 17.16 17.17 Capacity building Global partnership Public, private and civil society partnerships Gender 17.19 Measuring of sustainability Forum of Ministers of Culture 19 November 2019 In the framework of the 40th session of the General Conference Preliminary concept note Background Since its establishment, UNESCO has provided a strategic platform for inter‐ministerial dialogue in all areas of its mandate. Major inter‐ministerial conferences are in line with the Organization's strategic functions and add value across all the basic functions assigned to it: (i) to serve as a laboratory of ideas, (ii) to develop the global agenda through policy analysis and monitoring, (iii) to set norms and standards, (iv) to strengthen international cooperation (institutional, operational and intellectual) and (v) to provide guidance for policy development and implementation. Over time, these major events have made it possible to support reflection and public debate in the fields covered by UNESCO's mandate and offer Member States concepts and tools providing them with structuring backing as part of a forward‐looking vision in support of the development and implementation of public policies. The major cultural conferences are fully in line with this approach. Several major meetings have been held by UNESCO ‐ particularly, the World Conference on Cultural Policies ‐ Mondiacult (Mexico City, Mexico, 1982), the Intergovernmental Conference on Cultural Policies for Development (Stockholm, Sweden, 1998) and the Intergovernmental Conference "Culture Matters: Financing, Resources and the Economics of Culture in Sustainable Development" (Florence, Italy, 1999). These meetings widely mobilized Member States and led to decisive progress in the years following the conferences, and these advances made it possible to position UNESCO in its cultural mandate on a global scale. This must be maintained. The advances include the expansion of the concept of culture to include intangible cultural heritage, for instance, and the definition of a new global agenda for cultural policies for development, integrating the contribution of culture to sustainable development. The ministerial meetings accompanied the decisions of Member States in defining their priorities and in the emergence or elaboration of UNESCO's cultural conventions, recommendations and declarations. The normative texts that were adopted in subsequent years, including the 2001 UNESCO Universal Declaration on Cultural Diversity, the 2003 Convention for the Safeguarding of the Intangible Cultural Heritage and the 2005 Convention on the Protection and Promotion of the Diversity of Cultural Expressions, drew their raison d'être, as well as their founding concepts and principles from these meetings. The dynamics of reflection and political impetus generated by these major meetings also accompanied the three earlier conventions (the 1954 Hague Convention for the Protection of Cultural Property in the Event of Armed Conflict, the 1970 Convention on the Means of Prohibiting and Preventing the Illicit Import, Export and Transfer of Ownership of Cultural Property and the 1972 Convention for the Protection of the World Cultural and Natural Heritage) to gradually adapt their concepts and approaches to meet the challenges of the contemporary world. The expansion of heritage categories, and the adaptation of heritage conservation practices to meet development challenges, are among major developments. The 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development offers today a fundamental opportunity to reactivate ministerial meetings. The 2030 Agenda reflects a common vision of sustainable development adopted by all States. The challenges formulated in it ‐ from education to social inclusion, from the climate crisis to rapid urbanization ‐ challenge in a cross‐cutting way the various areas of the Organization’s mandate and invite it to revisit and fully reinvest its five founding functions, in particular support for the development and implementation of public policies. The challenge is to effectively support Member States in the implementation of the Organization's conventions and programmes, which must be consistent with and support the national mechanisms for the implementation of the 2030 Agenda. The 2030 Agenda is a particularly crucial milestone for the Culture Sector. The conceptual and policy‐ related progress achieved with regard to the role of culture in development over the past two decades ‐ progress fuelled both by standard‐setting action and major international conferences ‐ and related to advocacy and demonstration efforts deployed by the Organization, has made it possible to firmly place culture at the very heart of the 2030 Agenda in a cross‐cutting manner. Culture has a stake in this global vision of sustainable development; its role as a driver and facilitator of sustainable development is now recognized by the entire international community. This role is also reflected, in a cross‐cutting manner, in many of the goals and targets of the 2030 Agenda ‐ not only SDG 11.4, which concerns cultural heritage, but also the goals related to education, social inclusion, innovation and job creation, urban sustainability, and environmental transition. Cultural conventions and programmes have revisited their strategic approaches in the light of the 2030 Agenda. While the concepts related to sustainable development are at the heart of most cultural conventions, each convention provides a particular perspective to the matter, depending on its field of application and its specific conceptual framework. Most of the conventions have incorporated the Sustainable Development Goals into their implementation mechanisms ‐ to varying degrees and in different ways ‐ and address cross‐cutting issues such as education for sustainable development, the promotion of gender equality, adaptation to climate change and the digital revolution. Drawing on this progress, the challenge today concerns the adoption of a comprehensive approach to the needs expressed by Member States. Today, many States have expressed the need for more cross‐ cutting support for the development and implementation of cultural policies, and for their more direct inclusion in national policies related to the implementation of the 2030 Agenda. The difficulty lies in addressing more generally certain central themes of cultural policies ‐ cultural and artistic education and cultural participation, for example ‐ by combining the conceptual and operational achievements of the various conventions. It is ultimately a question of developing tools for measuring the impact of the Organization's cultural conventions and programmes and the contribution of culture to sustainable development, in order to inform public policy and to support cultural advocacy more broadly. The establishment of the Forum of Ministers of Culture falls within this strategic perspective. It directly echoes 39 C/Resolution 87, emphasizing that interactive ministerial roundtables/debates are encouraged to provide space for strategic dialogue and interaction among ministers, thereby helping guide the work of the Commissions and future C/5 documents. These roundtables could be organized in a cost‐neutral way per sector, strategic priority, or relevant SDGs in parallel with the General Policy Debate or as high‐level side events. It also provides strategic insight in preparation for the Medium‐ Term Strategy 2022‐2029. 2 Objectives In this context, the Forum of Ministers of Culture aims to address the priorities, challenges and opportunities faced by Member States and their governments in the development and implementation of their cultural policies, to engage dialogue on cultural policy priorities in the light of the Sustainable Development Goals. The Forum of Ministers of Culture aims more specifically to: (1) support the Member States in the development and implementation of their cultural policies, drawing on all the Organization's cultural conventions and programmes; (2) restore exchanges so as to enrich cross‐cutting reflection on the place of culture in sustainable development in the light of contemporary challenges, and to firmly place cultural policies in perspectives relating to the 2030 Agenda. Approach and process Preparation of the Forum of Ministers of Culture is part of a process of close consultation with Member States, structured around the following four pillars: (1) A series of regional studies on priorities, challenges and opportunities for cultural policies in the different regions of the world will be led by different regional and subregional intergovernmental organizations. It will reflect the individual trends in each region and the priorities and concerns of Member States. The results will be presented in a strategic document to provide input for discussion at the Forum. (2) A written consultation of Member States will run from the end of April 2019 until late July 2019 to seek States' recommendations on the Forum topics. (3) An information meeting on the preparation process for the Forum will be held for Member States in May 2019. (4) A Summary of the discussion will inform the Medium‐Term Strategy 2022‐2029. 3 The Assistant Director-General for Culture United Nations Educational. Scientific and Cultural Organization Organisation des Nations Unies pour l'éducation, la science et la culture Organizaci6n de las Naciones Unidas para la Educaci6n, la Ciencia y la Cultura OpraH1113a4111si 06beAIIIHeHHblX Ha4111iil no sonpocaM 06pa3osaH111si, HayKlll Ill KYJlbl)'pbl Mr Tënis Lukas ;;�l��I� Ul.iill -'· '1 t..,_, '11 Minister of Culture J;--J --� Estonia 1*�fül�W', f-4� lilx1t t.lHR Ref.: CLT/CPD/19/4745 15 May 2019 Subject: Forum of the Ministers of Culture Dear Sir, 1 have the honor to invite you to participate in the Forum of the Ministers of Culture, organized by UNESCO, which will be held on 19 November 2019 in Paris (France), at the Organization's Headquarters, in conjunction with the 40th session of its General Conference. This high-level interministerial meeting is aimed at stimulating global reflection on the role and impact of cultural policies in the face of contemporary challenges addressed by the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development. ln line with the international conferences on cultural policies organized by the Organization in Mexico (Mondiacult, 1982) and in Stockholm (Cultural policies for development, 1998), the Forum of the Ministers of Culture will address priorities, challenges and opportunities facing Member States as they design and implement their cultural policies, as well as explore the contribution of culture to public policies towards building a more sustainable world. The preparation of the Forum is based on a close dialogue with UNESCO Member States on their priorities. ln that perspective, a consultation of Member States was initiated on 18 April 2019 through the Permanent Delegations, with a view to solicit their proposais on the transversal topics to be addressed at the Forum. Please find herewith a copy of the letter sent to the Permanent Delegations, together with the preliminary concept note of the Forum. 7, place de Fontenoy 75352 Paris 07 SP, France Tél.: +33 (0)1 45 68 14 90 .../... www.unesco.org  -2- l would be pleased to count on your participation in this important meeting. In that perspective, l invite you to confirm your availability at thé following address: CultureForum2019 unesco.or Ms Paola Leoncini Bartoli, Director of Cultural Policies and Development, as well as her team, are at your disposai to support thé process. Accept, dear Sir, thé assurances of my highest considération. 1^ ' ^ Er est Ott e R. CC: Permanent Délégations Enc. : Letter sent to thé Permanent Délégations on 18 April 2019 Preliminary concept note 40th session, Paris, 2019 inf 40 C/INF.28 20 November 2019 Information document English and French only Item 5.17 of the agenda SUMMARY OF THE FORUM OF MINISTERS OF CULTURE “CULTURE AND PUBLIC POLICY FOR SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT” OUTLINE Background: The Director-General submits to the General Conference a summary of the discussions that took place at the Forum of Ministers of Culture held on 19 November 2019 at UNESCO Headquarters. Job: 201914559  40 C/INF.28 1. Background and challenges The Forum of Ministers of Culture ,organized by UNESCO, took place on 19 November 2019, on the margins of the 40th session of the General Conference. Twenty-one years after the Intergovernmental Conference on Cultural Policies for Development, held in Stockholm (Sweden) in 1998, and following the first World Conference on Cultural Policies - MONDIACULT held in Mexico in 1982, the Organization is renewing the ministerial debate on culture, which is at the heart of its mandate and its five basic functions. By bringing together the Ministers of Culture of its Member States on the theme "Culture and Public Policy for Sustainable Development", UNESCO reaffirms the importance of multilateral dialogue in discussing the central role of culture in society in order to build a more just and sustainable world, in particular in the context of the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development. Over the past two decades, the world has witnessed the emergence of new challenges which have a direct impact on the cultural field and profoundly question the role of culture in societies and the extent to which it is embedded in public policies. Faced with increasing economic and social inequalities, societies are witnessing the emergence of new faultlines and, in some regions, an upsurge in conflict. The acceleration of migratory flows – linked in particular to economic precariousness and conflict – also raises new challenges, both for host countries and for those whose human capital is being impoverished. The urgent need to combat climate change also calls for a rethinking of economic and social models to build more inclusive and sustainable societies. The acceleration of urbanization also raises particular challenges, while opening up new opportunities. Finally, the accelerated development of digital technologies is rapidly changing relationships to work, knowledge and the human being as a whole. While the nature and scope of these changes are still difficult to grasp, they call for a reinvestment in culture as a founding element of the vision for society. At a time when cultural diversity is becoming an essential component of our societies – under the combined effect of globalization, urbanization and increased migration flows – ensuring the protection and promotion of cultural diversity is, more than ever, a key challenge in building pluralistic, democratic and inclusive societies. In increasingly fragmented societies, cultural policies should aim to ensure a plurality of voices while preserving cultural identities and social cohesion. In the face of the climate crisis, the challenge is also to recognize the intrinsic link between cultural diversity and biological diversity as an essential component of a more sustainable development approach. Culture is thus asserting itself as the essential link in societies, fostering models of human-centred development and the development of inclusive, supportive and innovative responses. In view of the scale, complexity and interdependence of these challenges, sustainable development is now an imperative for all. The 2030 Agenda now offers a major opportunity to reactivate inter- ministerial dialogue on culture in public policy. The challenges formulated through the 17 Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) – from education to social inclusion, from the climate crisis to urbanization – are relevant to the Organization's mandate. Culture is now an integral part of this global vision of sustainable development. Its role is thus reflected, in a cross-cutting way, in several goals and targets of the 2030 Agenda. Over the past 15 years, UNESCO has developed its normative action through international conventions. These have evolved by integrating sustainable development into their objectives – including within the related programmes – each providing specific insight with regard to its field of intervention. More recently, the conventions and programmes have enriched their approaches to demonstrate and strengthen the impact of culture on sustainable social development. Most of the conventions have thus integrated the Sustainable Development Goals into their implementation and monitoring mechanisms, and address cross-cutting issues related to education for sustainable development, social inclusion, gender equality, employment, adaptation to climate change and the digital revolution. Taking stock of these advances, the challenge today is to provide a comprehensive response to the needs expressed by Member States. The Forum of Ministers provided a space for Member States to 40 C/INF.28 – page 2 discuss priorities, challenges and opportunities concerning cultural policies. It also provided an opportunity to feed into cross-cutting reflections on the place of culture in public policy and their contribution to sustainable development. 2. Preparation and process The preparation of the Forum of Ministers was part of a broad process of consultation and dialogue with Member States at the international, regional, sub-regional and national levels. A series of regional and sub-regional studies on cultural policy priorities and trends, conducted primarily in partnership with regional and sub-regional intergovernmental organizations, were carried out between January and August 2019. The results of these works are summarized in the publication Culture and Public Policy for Sustainable Development, distributed to Member States on the occasion of the Forum. At the same time, a consultation of Member States was carried out from April to July 2019 to identify Member States' priorities with regard to the Forum's themes. A second consultation was launched from May to July 2019 to gather the views of Member States on the Thematic Indicators on Culture in the 2030 Agenda. One hundred and twenty ministers representing UNESCO Member States and Associate Members participated in the Forum of Ministers of Culture. On the basis of the priorities expressed in the context of the consultation of Member States and the regional and sub-regional studies, statements were divided into four themes: - Culture and heritage, a renewable energy for dialogue and peace - Culture at the heart of education, a fundamental dimension for human development and innovation - Investment in culture and creativity for sustainable development and employment - Culture in the public arena, a driving force for social and urban transformation 3. Key points of the discussions The ministers reaffirmed the crucial importance of cultural policies in addressing the challenges of sustainable development. Many countries presented the legislative or institutional measures undertaken to strengthen the cultural policy framework, in particular through the implementation of UNESCO's culture conventions. Several countries have also initiated or are considering revising their cultural policies, particularly within the framework of the 2030 Agenda, with sustainable development issues requiring a reform of cultural institutions and the adoption of new mechanisms that promote cross-cutting approaches. Countries reiterated their deep commitment to cultural diversity as a common good and an essential resource for the future of their societies. The diversity of communities, languages and cultural landscapes is addressed above all as a lever for sustainable development, regardless of the socio- economic context. The safeguarding and enhancement of cultural diversity thus constitute the major foundations of cultural policies, particularly in the current context, which is witnessing the emergence of new forms of conflict or division. The ministers highlighted the strategic axes of their cultural policies. The safeguarding of the tangible and intangible cultural heritage remains a priority for the majority of Member States, particularly with a view to nation building and social cohesion. Discussions on the restitution of cultural property, which are gaining momentum in some regions, are particularly relevant to this perspective. In addition, the creative economy is being given increasing attention in view of its economic and in particular its social potential. Finally, issues of cultural participation and access to culture for all remain central priorities of cultural policies. In weakened societies, cultural policies are firmly rooted in the objective of strengthening social cohesion and reaffirming fundamental rights. Some countries referred to the right to culture as a  40 C/INF.28 – page 3 human right, sometimes enshrined in the constitution or legislative framework. Most of them are working to facilitate access to culture for all, especially for the most vulnerable populations and rural populations. Many initiatives are underway to extend cultural participation to all segments of society, support cultural citizenship and facilitate dialogue with the diaspora. Reinvesting in public spaces to strengthen access to culture and promote cultural mediation is constitutes an increasingly important priority for States. In general, culture is promoted as the cement of societies, that which unites rather than divides, and builds bridges in times of crisis or uncertainty. In conflict and post-conflict situations, culture asserts itself as a lever for peace-building, particularly in the face of violent extremism, and for intercultural and interreligious dialogue. Participants also stressed the importance of culture as a resource for resilience, transformation and the adaptation of societies, particularly in the context of climate change and post-conflict situations. Cultural diplomacy is emerging as a growing focus of public policy, taking different shapes and levels depending on the country. Several ministers emphasized cultural diplomacy at the national level, to facilitate the dissemination, recognition, appropriation and transmission of cultural heritage. Cultural diplomacy is also increasingly part of the dynamics of regional and sub-regional cooperation, facilitating the mobility of ideas and the appropriation of a common identity. Finally, it integrates the field of influence and soft power on an international scale, whether linked to economic objectives or as part of a desire for openness and cultural interaction. The ministers reaffirmed the central role of culture at the heart of educational issues. Cultural and artistic education is increasingly at the forefront of countries' strategies, through the strengthening and professionalization of formal and non-formal education at all stages, as well as lifelong learning. The challenge is not only to train the artists and cultural professionals of tomorrow but also, more broadly, to strengthen access to culture and encourage openness to cultural diversity. This also includes strengthening cultural skills – whether they be creative, digital, entrepreneurial or interpersonal – in the face of changes in the workplace and the emergence of new professions, in order to adapt to unprecedented challenges. In this respect, digital technologies offer new opportunities for cultural creation and access to culture. Cultural industries and the creative economy are becoming increasingly important for many countries, for economic growth and job creation, as well as for sustainable development. Several countries support the development of the creative economy through fiscal measures, support for young talent and the strengthening of entrepreneurship. Festivals related to cultural industries are increasingly important, with the support of public authorities, civil society and the private sector. Ministers also stressed the importance of decentralizing the creative economy throughout individual countries, the need for a proactive approach to strengthening education systems for the development of creative industries and the importance of building bridges between the creative economy, crafts and tourism. In this context, strengthening data collection and analysis mechanisms was identified as key for informing public policies and identifying areas of high potential. 4. Conclusions The Forum of Ministers of Culture of UNESCO responded to the growing need expressed by Member States for a more cross-cutting approach to culture in public policy, in line with contemporary challenges. They reiterated the relevance of UNESCO's normative action in the field of culture, stressing the need to strengthen or adapt these mechanisms to the challenges of sustainable development. Public policies and cultural policies in particular, now involve a diversity of stakeholders. Alongside States, local authorities, civil society and the private sector contribute to making public policies more cross-cutting and accessible to a greater number of people. Finally, the ministers reaffirmed the importance of the multilateral approach in the field of culture and their commitment to the universal values promoted by UNESCO, which place people at the heart of the sustainable development of societies. They underlined the responsibility of cultural policies in building fairer and more inclusive societies, and in supporting cultural citizenship for peace. Printed on recycled paper Thé Assistant Director-General for Culture United Nations Educational, Scientific and Guttural Organization Organisation des Nations Unies pour l'éducation, la science et la culture Organizaciôn de las Naciones Unidas To ail Permanent Delegates para la Educaciôn, and Observers to UNESCO la Cienciay la Cultura OpraHM3aL|M?i Oe-beflMHeHHbix Hauyiw no Bonpocaw o6pa30BaHMa, HayKK M KyjlbTypbl S, l->'înll ^'ifl 3-1--,« alAîJlj ^Ij <.H^IU Réf. CLT/CPD/19/4097 18April2019 ^^^±\^M^ Subject: Consultation about thé Forum of thé Ministers of Culture Sir/Madam, As you know, UNESCO will organize on 19 November 2019 a Forum of thé Ministers of Culture, in conjunction with thé 40th session of thé Général Conférence. As announced by thé Director Général at thé 205th session of thé Executive Board and reflected in thé circular letter dated 10 December 2018, as well as in thé décision 206 EX/4. 11. C of thé Executive Board, thé Forum of thé Ministers of Culture is intended as an interministerial meeting, aimed at fostering reflection on cultural policies, from a global and transversal perspective, in relation to thé 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development. In line with thé international conférences on cultural policies organized by thé Organization in Mexico (Mondiacult, 1982) and in Stockholm (Cultural policies for development, 1998), thé Forum of thé Ministers of Culture will address priorities, challenges and opportunities facing Member States as they design and implement their cultural policies. Particular attention will be given to thé contribution of UNESCO's normative instruments and programmes in thé field of culture with regards to thé implementation of thé 2030 Agenda. Thé présent consultation has been initiated in préparation for thé Forum, with a view to solicit proposais from Member States on thé issues to be covered. It is proposed to structure thé Forum around wide, transversal topics, which reflect thé commitment of Member States in thé implementation of thé Conventions, as well as thé contribution of culture to other policy areas, in light of thé 2030 Agenda. In this respect, l would be grateful if you could indicate your country's priorities as regards thé following thematic areas: (i) thé governance of culture, including issues related to thé rôle and évolution of public policies, normative instruments and cultural funding; (ii) thé impact of culture on économie growth, covering thé créative economy, thé digital environnent and new occupations; (iii) culture for ail, including issues of participation and access, as well as formai and informai vocational training and lifelong learning; (iv) culture for knowledge, covering issues related to cultural resources, various 7, place de Fontenoy types of héritage, muséums and new spaces of knowledge; 75352 Paris 07 SP, France Tél. :+33 (0)1 45 68 1490 www. unesco. org  -2- (V) culture as a social link, expressed through cultural diversity and its potential to support global citizenship. This non-exhaustive list of thematic areas reflects UNESCO's priorities, while also supporting thé objectives of thé 2030 Agenda. Please find attached thé preliminary concept note for thé Forum of thé Ministers of Culture as approved by thé Executive Board at its 206th session, l would be grateful if you would kindly transmit thé présent letter, together with thé attached note, to thé Ministry of Culture or thé relevant national entity of your country. Allow me to draw your attention to thé fact that each Member State is invited to submit a single reply on behalf of its government and National Commission. Ail responses should be submitted by 31 July 2019, midnight Paris time, so as to enable thé Secrétariat to intégrale thé provided comments in thé document to be prepared for thé Forum. Accept, Sir/Madam, thé assurances of my highest considération. lu Ern sto tton Enc. Preliminary concept note From: Reet Palis Sent: Thursday, August 22, 2019 1:47 PM To: '[email protected]' Cc: Rea Rannu-Ideon ([email protected]); 'Delegation of Estonia/Délégation d'Estonie ([email protected])'; 'Margit Siim ([email protected])' Subject: FW: Reminder – Invitation to the Forum of Ministers of Culture - Estonia's participation Dear Sir/Madam, Please allow me to inform you that the Minister of Culture of Estonia Mr Tõnis Lukas will be able to participate at the Forum of Ministers of Culture taking place on 19 November in Paris. In order to start with the preparations of this visit, we would very much appreciate receiving the preliminary programme of the event as soon as possible. Yours sincerely, Ms Reet Palis Adviser International Relations Department Ministry of Culture of the Republic of Estonia [email protected] + 372 628 2326 Suur-Karja 23 | 15076 Tallinn | Estonia http://www.kul.ee/en From: PAX Secteur de la Priorité Afrique et des Relations extérieures <[email protected]> Sent: Monday, June 17, 2019 12:32 PM To: Liste.DELEGATIONS <[email protected]> Cc: Liste.National Commissions <[email protected]> Subject: Reminder – Invitation to the Forum of Ministers of Culture | Rappel – Invitation au Forum des Ministres de la Culture Importance: High Dear Sir/Madam, Further to the invitation letter (ref. CLT/CPD/19/4745) addressed to you on 17 May 2019 for transmission to your Ministers of Culture concerning the Forum of Ministers of Culture to be held on 19 November 2019 at UNESCO Headquarters, we would be most grateful if you could kindly confirm the presence of your Minister of Culture at this High-level Forum at the following email address: [email protected] . Yours sincerely, -------------------------------- Madame la Déléguée permanente, Monsieur le Délégué permanent, Dans la continuité de la lettre d’invitation (réf. CLT/CPD/19/4745) qui vous a été envoyée le 17 mai 2019 pour transmission à vos Ministres de la Culture au sujet du Forum des Ministres de la culture, qui se tiendra le 19 novembre prochain au Siège de l’UNESCO à Paris, nous vous serions reconnaissants de bien vouloir confirmer la présence de votre Ministre de la culture à ce Forum de haut niveau à l’adresse suivante : [email protected]. Cordialement,