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

Quadrennial Periodic Reporting:International Cooperation and Preferential Treatment

Bangkok, Thailand4-6 March 2014

Danielle Cliche, Secretary of the 2005 Convention

Reporting on International Cooperation and Preferential Treatment

policies and measures adopted to

promote the diversity of cultural

expressionsTheme 1 Cultural

policies and measures

Theme 2 International cooperation

and preferential treatment

Theme 3Integration of culture in

sustainable development policies

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

Article 12, Promotion of International Cooperation

Article 16, Preferential Treatment for Developing Countries

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

International Cooperation Measures

- international cooperation programmes between public officials to dialogue on policy issues

- international cultural exchange programmes for professionals working in public sector cultural institutions aimed at building strategic and management capacities

- international cultural cooperation programmes for professionals working in the creative industries aimed at building creation and production capacities

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

Good Practice: Bangladesh mobilizes Asia-Pacific Ministers Cultural Diversity Ministerial Forum of the Asia-

Pacific – 9-11 May 2012

30 countries

Dhaka Declaration on the Diversity of Cultural expressions

expanded the horizon for future cultural cooperation for development (bilateral / regional levels)

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

Preferential treatment measures introduced by developed countries

Individual level (human resource development) - programmes to facilitate the mobility and exchange of artists and cultural professionals by, for example, simplifying procedures for visas or lowering visa costs

Institutional level – improving market access for cultural goods and services of developing countries through specific support schemes such as co-distribution agreements

Industry level – bilateral, regional, multilateral trade agreements

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

Developing countries are to take action designed to enhance their benefits from preferential treatment including: an assessment of their needs, priorities and

interests introduction of measures to foster an enabling

environment for the emergence of cultural industries

production of knowledge and expertise to facilitate the distribution of cultural goods and services at the regional and/or international level

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

Good Practice: Mongolia’s strategic support to its cultural industries tariff concessions provided by developed

countries (USA, Canada, European Union) Granted on the basis of the Certificate of Origin of

Goods from Mongolia 2006-2015: export of statues and other wood

decorative items, paints, photos, leather

Result: facilitated market access and penetration for cultural goods

Thank You

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