UNESCO Culture for Development Indicator Suite

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1 UNESCO Culture for Development Indicator Suite UNAM Department of Statistics Initial Results Presentation December 2, 2011 Supported by 1

2 A Favorable Context Difficulties in quantifying culture s contribution is leading to its marginalisation in development strategies (1.7% of ODA): culture often left out from UNDAFs. The importance of culture for development and to the MDGs recognized by the international community (UN GA resolutions 65/1 and 65/166, 2010; UN SG Report; MDG F) Growing donor recognition of role of culture for development (AECID, EU ACP doubling of funds to culture and development ) New key elements available: critical mass of operational projects (MDG F); new data on culture & development; growing momentum around statistics on culture (e.g. UIS cultural employment statistics, MoU with World Bank) 2

3 Introducing the Culture for Development Indicator Suite What is the Culture for Development Indicator Suite (CDIS)? The first tool of its kind, which aims to measure the contribution of culture to development processes at the national level. Research and advocacy initiative, which uses indicators to assess and raise awareness about how culture supports national development goals 3

4 Objectives 1. Highlight culture s contributions to national development Demonstrate how culture: contributes to economic growth, social cohesion and resilience enlarges people s choices and helps individuals and communities to adapt to change 2. Promote an inclusive vision of sustainable development 3. Contribute to the implementation of Article 13 of the Convention for the Protection and Promotion of the Diversity of Cultural Expressions (Integration of Culture in Sustainable Development) By offering to development actors, a flexible tool adjusted to their needs to reposition culture into national strategies and plans. 4

5 Culture & Development The Suite focuses on the salient features of both concepts in order to adopt operational definitions and take action: «Culture»: a sector of economic activity a critical factor for fostering social cohesion, resilience and peace A key component adding value to and increasing the impact of development interventions (transversal) «Development»encompasses the human, social and economic development, focusing on capacities of individuals and communities to expand their choices, foster a sense of well being and face processes of change. 5

6 Innovative Methodology Brings together data from different key policy areas, which when brought together, generate a comprehensive picture of relationships A flexible tool, capable of adapting to different contexts Cross dimensional analysis across 7 key dimensions of development Based on national data sources Does not rank/compare countries To catalyse debate and discussion around culture and development issues 6

7 Seven Dimensions Economy Heritage Gender Equality Social Participation and Cohesion Education Communication Governance 7

8 The Dimensions and Sub Dimensions of the Indicator Suite Dimensions Economy Education Heritage Communication Governance Participation and Social Cohesion Gender Equality Sub dimensions 1. Added value of cultural activities: contribution of cultural activities to GDP 2. Employment in culture 3. Expenditures on culture 1.Investment in human capital 2. Promotion of cultural diversity appreciation and valorisation 3. Investment in highly trained cultural professionals 1. Protection of cultural heritage 2. Valorisation of cultural heritage 1. Freedom of expression 2. Enabling environment for communication 3. Cultural diversity of media 1. Enshrinement of cultural rights and promotion of culture at the normative level. 2. Institutional capacities 3. Cultural infrastructure 4. Participation of civil society in cultural policy elaboration and implementation 1. Participation in cultural activities 2. Distrust or dislike of other cultures/ Interpersonal trust 3. Freedom of self determination 1. Equal capacities to participate in culture 2. Equal opportunity to access public institutions 8

9 From Theory to Practice Creation of Methodology Manual Inspired by the World Report, Our Creative Diversity (1996) Proposed indicators based on extensive research and consultations with experts Test Phase 1 A first version of the indicator suite was tested in Bosnia and Herzegovina, Colombia, Costa Rica, Ghana, Uruguay and Vietnam in the first quarter of Test Phase 2 After further refining the methodology of CDIS a second test phase is currently being launched in 6 countries, including Namibia, Burkina Faso, Ecuador, and Cambodia. 9

10 The Second Test Phase in Namibia Started in September 2011 Coordinated by UNESCO Windhoek and UNAM with UNESCO HQ support Data collection based on guidelines provided in the Methodological Manual Participatory process: welcomes and invites participation from national stakeholders: statistical agencies, ministries, institutes, etc. Initial results workshop: December 2011 Final results workshop: March

11 A First Step: Exploring Two Dimensions Economy Education Both dimensions are linked to the MDGs MDG 1 Eradicate extreme poverty and hunger MDG 2 Achieve universal primary education 11

12 Dimension: Economy of Culture Objective: To demonstrate the potential of culture as a motor of economic development that can generate income and create employment. 3 sub dimensions to examine objective in detail: Added value to GDP Employment in Culture Household expenditures on Culture 12

13 Dimension: Education Objective: This dimension highlights the links between education, culture and development by adressing: 1) the skills and public investment from secondary to tertiary education supporting the potential of the cultural sector as well as cultural empowerment and the creation of informed publics, 2) the degree to which cultural diversity is promoted in schools in order to encourage understanding between different social groups. 13

14 To this end, it addresses: 3 sub dimesions: Investment in human capital; Promotion of cultural diversity appreciation and production; Investment in highly trained cultural professionals 14

15 Concluding Remarks Preparation of National Development Plan IV An opportunity to include culture in Namibia s development agenda Aspiration: Fill data gaps on culture and how it relates to development in Namibia Need to establish working partnerships with key stakeholders to facilitate further, more detailed data collection and analysis Final Results for CDIS Namibia to be presented in March

16 For more information Please contact: UNAM Department of Statistics: Dr. Nelago Indongo: Dr. I Neema: ineema@unam.na Ms. NM Nickanor: nnickanor@unam.na Ms. Lillian Pazvakawambwa: lpazvakawambwa@unam.na UNESCO Windhoek Damir Dijakovic: d.dijakovic@unesco.org Helvi Elago: h.elago@unesco.org UNESCO Headquarters: Guiomar Alonso: g.alonso@unesco.org Keiko Nowacka: k.nowacka@unesco.org Melika Caucino Medici: m.caucino medici@unesco.org Visit: 16