UNESCO Convention on the Protection and Promotion of

UNESCO Convention on the Protection and Promotion of the Diversity of Cultural Expressions Building Cultural Capacity – the contribution of Parliamentarians Paris, National 2007, Christine M. Merkel, German 26 November. Commission for UNESCO Christine M. Merkel, German

Public awareness – democratic governance Develop strategic capacities in cultural public sector institutions • An enabling environment for cultural diversity • to be built and sustained in one‘s own territory • Make the Convention work at home – monitor the effects • „Learning leadership“ – professional analysis and exchange (Karl Deutsch) Paris, 26 November 2007, Christine M. Merkel, German

German Bundestag – Enquete Kommission „Kultur in Deutschland“ Spring 2003 - December 15, 2005 – early 2008 Mandate (as of December 2005): Culture as constitutional objective • Public and private funding of the arts and culture • Economic and social situations of artists • Cultural economy - creative economy • Arts education in a lifelong learning perspective • Culture in Europe – Culture in 2007, Context of Globalisation Paris, 26 November the Christine M. Merkel, German

Culture in Europe – Culture in the Context of Globalisation a NEW chapter in the work of the Commission 50 % MPs, 50 % Experts; hearings, consultations Assessments ! Work in progress Bundestag Plenary 10. 12. 07! • Quantum leap – momentum of accelerated learning (1972) (2005) • Use provisions of 2005 UNESCO Convention as a benchmark • Intermediary roles very important (NAC, Coalition f Clt Div, clt org) • Cultural Capitals of Europe a light-house (100 million citizens…) • Involve young generation(s), fresh ideas, new clt expressions • Bring the cultural Paris, 26 November 2007, Amsterdam treaty to life impact clause of the Christine M. Merkel, German

The impact of globalisation on culture in Germany Recommendations! Work in progress Bundestag 10. 12. 07 • Fed Gvnmt + 16 State Gvnmts to develop X-ray - 2010 • European film - ARTE Europe – VOICE of Europe • Support Joint Cultural Fund European Union – ACP-states • Create substantial Forum f Pan-European Cultural Dialogu • Support Intermediary role of German NAC Paris, 26 November 2007, Christine M. Merkel, German

Prospects of Cultural Diversity - Capacity building and responsibility of Parliamentarians (Bernier 2006): May 21 - a day for debate • E. g. bilateral German-French working group of MPs (2005/2007) • E. g. international bodies, transnational networks of MPs (IPU) • International Parliamentary Assemblies e. g. Francophonie, Commonwealth, the Americas (OAS), Council of Europe • European Parliament (directly elected MEPs) Paris, 26 November 2007, Christine M. Merkel, German

JUST RELEASED Book Cultural Diversity – Our Common wealth. The Essen/ RUHR. 2010 Bellini Manual On Prospects of Cultural Diversity Christine M. Merkel, Head of the Division for Culture and Communication (Memory of the World) German Commission for UNESCO merkel@unesco. de For more info: www. bundestag. de www. unesco. de Paris, 26 November 2007, Christine M. Merkel, German