Costa Rica 2019 report

General Information

Executive Summary

Please summarize in max 3500 characters the main achievements and challenges in implementing the Convention and the outlook for the future. Please note this is not an introduction to the report or an annotated table of contents.

The government of the Republic of Costa Rica, as an active member and participant of the General Conference of the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization, at its 33rd session, held in Paris from October 3 to 21, 2005, presents the four-year periodic report on the Convention on the Protection and Promotion of the Diversity of Cultural Expressions of 2015-2019.

This report contains data collected from 19 informants from civil society, academia, local governments and institutions of the Ministry of Culture and Youth.

The main achievements in implementing the 2005 Convention in the 2015-2019 period were: 1) Participation of civil society organizations and representatives of Indigenous Territories in the creation of Costa Rica’s first National Policy on Cultural Rights. 2) Fund allocation increase to promote cultural diversity through two new grants “Puntos de Cultura” and “El Fauno” and the increase of “Becas Taller” budget. 3) The creation of a cultural management training program between the Ministry of Culture and Youth and two state Universities. 4) Legal instrument update to include the participation of civil society representatives in the selection bodies and award juries of cultural awards, grants and cultural safeguard programs. 5) The creation of the Information Management System, SIRACUJ in 2016 in order to register the Ministries of Culture and Youth administrative data.

From a central government point of view, the main challenges in implementing the 2005 Convention in the 2015-2019 period were: 1) Limited institutional capacity for articulation and coordination within the Ministry due to the institution’s legal and administrative structure 2) Budget and human resource growth restrictions due to the country’s financial situation. 3) Creation of strategic partnerships and alliances in order to increase the Ministries scope. 4) Legal framework strengthening, since various of the most relevant grants and policies regarding cultural diversity that have been created in the last five years are underpinned via executive decrees, the push for legislative backup is an important challenge that must be addressed to ensure the continuity of improvements and milestones like the National Policy on Cultural Rights 2014-2023 5) Strategic use of information management systems in order to increase transparency, accountability, data-based decision making, and knowledge transfer.

From local government and citizen’s perspective, the main challenges are: 1) The creation of participatory cultural policy design and governance structures at local government level and 2) Increase of general awareness about the 2005 Convention, in order to increase academia, civil society and institutional groups participation in monitoring and requesting accountability for the implementation of the measures adopted in this Convention.

Technical Information

Party:

Costa Rica

Date of ratification:

15/2/2010

Organization(s) or entity(es) responsible for the preparation of the report:

Directorate of Culture, Ministry of Culture and Youth

Officially designated Point of Contact

Title:

First Name:

Sofía

Family Name:

YGLESIAS FISCHEL

Organization:

Ministry of Culture and Youth

Mailing Address:

National Culture Center (CENAC), Ancient Liquor Factory, Avenues 3 and 7, Streets 11 and 15, West Side of the Spain Park, San José, Costa Rica.

Telephone:

Fax:

E-mail:

syglesias@dircultura.go.cr

Name of stakeholders, including civil society organizations, involved in the preparation of the report:

Describe the multi-stakeholder consultation process established for the preparation of this report

This report was written by the “Dirección de Cultura” Office (DC-office) with the support of the International Cooperation Office.

In order to answer the report, the DC-office developed a Question-Sheet that was distributed via email to a multi-stakeholder group of 273 informants from Academia, Local Governments, Public Institutions dedicated to arts and culture, and Civil Society. The Question-Sheet was sent via email with a note signed by the Minister of the Ministry of Culture and Youth, one reminder was sent via email; and there was a phone-call reminder for the 22 public institutions dedicated to arts and culture. Of the 273 Question Sheets that were sent, only 19 answers were received: Academia (6 Question Sheets sent- 2 Answers), Local Governments (40 Question Sheet sent- 2 answers), Public Institutions dedicated to arts and culture (22 Question Sheet sent- 8 answers) and Civil Society (205 Question Sheets sent- 7 answers).

Informants who answered the Question Sheet:

Paula Vargas Segnini, Academia , Student Exchange Program.

Anayensy Herrera Villalobos, Academia , UCR- Headquarters Guanacaste Teacher and Researcher Board of Directors Museum of Guanacaste.

Ronald José Montero Bonilla, Local Government, Municipality of Alajuelita.

Karla Villegas Garita Gobierno Local, Municipality of Belén, Culture Unit.

Cynthia Elena Sáenz Sancho, Civil Society, Asociación Escultórica Valle del Sol.

Gloriana Sánchez Vásquez, Civil society , Cultural Association TanGente.

Marlin Calvo Mora, Ministerio de Cultura y Juventud, Department of Protection of Cultural Heritage.

Olman Solís Alpízar, Ministerio de Cultura y Juventud, Program of Regional and Community Museums.

Guisella Suárez Granados, Civil Society, Group Dancestra.

William Jiménez Araya, Civil society, Artistic Corporation Chocolate, Cultural Manager of Swing Criollo Costarricense.

Guiselle Castillo Vargas, Civil society, Community Integral development association.

Dora María Sequeira Picado, Civil Society , La Libertad Metropolitan Park

Overview of Cultural Policy Context

Parties shall describe the key objectives and priorities of their current cultural policy and the impact the Convention has had in their formulation or reformulation. They will also report on the opportunities and challenges to promote the diversity of cultural expressions in a digital environment.:

The National Policy on Cultural Rights 2014-2023 was formultated through a participatory process at a national level, and it is has been the political framework for cultural programs and policies in this period. The policy has four key components: 1. Effective Participation 2. Cultural Heritage 3. Cultural and Creative economic dinamization 4. Institutional Strengthening. There is a comprehensive description in the countries 2015 report.

Given that social inequality creates unequal access to cultural rights, in the period of 2018-2023 the Ministry of Culture and Youth created two complementary Agendas. 1) Affimative Action and Inclusion Agenda 2) Digital and Innovation Agenda.

The key components of the national policy and complementary agendas are operationalized in the National Development Plan 2019-2022. The 3 key interventions are:

1) Creative and cultural entrepeneur capacity building actions

2) Cultural component of the Comprehensive Touristic Destination Management Program:it seeks to increase competitivness of touristic destinations, through a comprehensive plan that includes participation on cultural life, promotion of cultural heritage and strengthening of cultural and creative products and services. The cultural component includes local management participatory process with cultural organizations, cultural inventories with UNESCO methodology, museistic interventions in cultural heritage areas, creative and cultural entrepeneur stregntheing actions, and cultural heritage contests in 12 different touristic destinations. This intervention is coordinated with the Instituto Costarricense de Turismo.

3) Artistic, Educative, Cultural Deconcentration, which in turn had 3 sub-interventions a) "Once upon a Time Program", which seeks to increase access to performing arts through the production of high-quality shows in low-income communties. The audience is composed of students form public schools of the area. This action is coordinated with the Ministry of Public Education. b) "Connected Public Centers" in which the public libraries of the National System of Libraries will offer free wi-fi in order to reduce the digital gap, promote social inclusion, and increase access to cultural content and services. This action is coordinated with the Telecomunications Super-intendency (SUTEL) c) Human Security: The Ministry has artistic and cultural interventions in 12 different low-income comunities which include performing arts work-shops, concerts, reading and cinematrographic promotion activities. This actions are coordinated with the Ministry of Human Development and Social Inclusion. All actions are monitored by the Planinng and Economic Policy Ministry.

a) It is (or has been) the basis for changing one or more policies?:

Yes

How?

1. Changes in the Becas Taller program regulations (Fund that stimulates cultural heritage and preservation research projects- Executive Decree No. 38601-C 19 /09/2014). The program includes a person representing socio-cultural organizations in its Selection Committee

2. The creation of Puntos de Cultura program (Fund that stimulates grass-root cultural projects- Executive Decree No. 39110 04/08/2015). The program includes, a person representing socio-cultural organizations in its Selection Committee.

3.Changes in the Law of National Awards (Awards that recognize arts and culture- Law No. 9211 01/27/2015) in order to recognize areas of cultural creation that were previously not subject to awards such as cultural research. (Art. 3 of Law No. 9211), as well as including civil society organizations in the decision-making process to appoint juries that select the winners (Article 8 of the Law).

4. The National Museum of Costa Rica in 2018 redefined and updated its mission, vision, priorities and strategic objectives oriented towards the protection of cultural and natural heritage, taking into consideration the National Policy on Cultural Rights 2014-2023.

Academia informants consider that beyond the policies that have been issued by the central government of Costa Rica, there has not been a direct response at local government level.

According to Local Governments informants, the Convention is a great tool for the enhancement of cultural heritage, diversity, and recognition of cultural expressions.

From Civil Society’s point of view, although the Convention has been used for specific purposes in certain sectors such as the Ministry of Culture and Youth, independent cultural groups, universities and certain municipalities; it has not been applied efficiently at a general level. Civil Society also recognizes the convention was one of the basic documents for the development of the National Cultural Rights Policy promoted by the Ministry of Culture and Youth of Costa Rica.

b) It is (or has been) a tool to promote policy discussion?

Yes

How?

From the Ministry of Culture and Youth perspective, thanks to the Convention, the Ministry has taken actions to ensure the participation of diverse sectors and cultural groups in the country. This translated into an important effort that allowed them to play a leading role as generators of the National Policy on Cultural Rights 2014-2023. The National Policy on Cultural Rights 2014-2023 is aligned with UNESCO's Convention on the Protection and Promotion of the Diversity of Cultural Expressions (2005).

For Local Governments, the Convention opens the possibility of debating if cultural policies are aligned with the Convention’s approach; for example, if cultural policies promote participatory process, if they promote healthy coexistence and recognition of traditions and customs in our territories, etc. Besides, the Convention supports local cultural legislation and confirms State’s mandate of designing and promoting cultural policies. It also re-enforces “culture” as a key component of community development.

For Civil Society informants very few people are aware of this information. Although some recognize that the Ministry of Culture and Youth and Unesco organize meetings to discuss about this topic; they consider there is no official link between institutions and groups related to culture that allows information and knowledge to be shared.

c) It is (or has been) a reference for ongoing policy development?

Yes

How?

Academia informants mention the Conventions influenced the National Policy on Cultural Rights and consider that local governments should also use it as a reference for the development of Local Cultural Policies. At an institutional level, informants reinforce that the Convention was a reference for the development of the "National Policy on Cultural Rights 2014-2023”. Aligned with this policy, some cultural institutions like el Centro de Cine (Film Center), prioritize the exhibition of cinematographic works that contain themes of inclusion, diversity, tolerance and multiculturalism.

Some informants from Civil Society perceive that local governments need to learn about the value of culture as a community development tool, they consider that in general, local governments’ cultural management skills are insufficient. Only certain sectors know about the Convention and use it as a reference.

Policies and Measures

CULTURAL POLICIES AND MEASURES
Name of the measure	Scope of the measure	Nature
Hecho Aquí Fair	National	institutional
Cultural Management Training Program for MCJ Employees	National	institutional
Cultural Information System of Costa Rica (Sicultura)	National	institutional
Puntos de Cultura	National	financial
Becas Taller Regulation Up-date	National	institutional
Cultural Management Technical Training Program	Local	institutional
Culture and Youth Administrative Records System	National	institutional
El Fauno	National	financial
Iber-CulturaViva Platform Incorporation	National, International	institutional

PREFERENTIAL TREATMENT
Name of the measure	Scope of the measure	Nature
Social Security for Artists Working-Table	National	regulatory

INTEGRATION OF CULTURE IN SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT - AT NATIONAL LEVEL
Name of the measure	Scope of the measure	Nature
Regional Inter-sectoral Identity, Culture, and Sports Committees (CIR)	Regional	regulatory
Cultural Component of the Comprehensive Touristic Destination Management Program	National	institutional
Once Upon a Time- Territories	Local	institutional
Connected Public Centers	National	institutional
Human Security Cultural program	Local	institutional

CURRENT UNESCO GLOBAL PRIORITY: GENDER EQUALITY
Name of the measure	Scope of the measure	Nature
MCJ Actions in the National Policy for Care and Prevention of Violence against Women 2017-2032	Local, National	institutional

YOUTH
Name of the measure	Scope of the measure	Nature
Democracy Workshops	National	institutional
Young Entrepreneurs Boot-Camp	National	institutional
Youth Policy Consultation Process 2020-2024	National	legislative
Radio Program "Somos+" (We are more)	National	institutional

❭ CULTURAL POLICIES AND MEASURES

Iber-CulturaViva Platform Incorporation

Context of the measure:

CULTURAL POLICIES AND MEASURES

b. Key objectives of the measure:

Strengthen the community-based cultural policies of Latin American countries, seeks to support both the government initiatives of the member countries and those developed by community cultural organizations and indigenous peoples in their territory.

c. What is:

c.1. the scope of the measure:

National

International

c.2. the nature of the measure:

institutional

c.3. the main feature of the measure:

Program of technical and financial cooperation between governments to strengthen the community-based cultural policies of Latin American countries, (governmental and organizational initiatives).

d. Does it specifically target individuals and/or social groups as defined in Article 7 of the Convention?:

e. What are the results expected through the implementation of the measure?:

Development of open calls are attended and used by groups, organizations of the CR.

f.1 Name of agency responsible for the implementation of the measure:

IberCultura Viva Intergovernmental Council

f.2 Financial resources allocated to implement the measure:

2015: $20.000 USD, 2016: $20.000 USD; 2017: $20.000 USD, 2018:$20.000 USD y 2019:$20.000 USD

h. Was this measure introduced or revised in order to:

h.1. Implement the provisions of the Convention?:

h.2. Support/nurture policy discussion inspired by the Convention?:

Yes

h.3. Other reasons unrelated to the Convention?:

Yes

i. Has the implementation of the measure been evaluated?:

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Hecho Aquí Fair

Context of the measure:

CULTURAL POLICIES AND MEASURES

b. Key objectives of the measure:

Gather select artisans and designers from across the country; in order to visualize, promote and promote a wide range of handmade products.

c. What is:

c.1. the scope of the measure:

National

c.2. the nature of the measure:

institutional

c.3. the main feature of the measure:

Strengthen the craft, artisan, micro-entrepreneurs in the sector. In addition, it proposes a diverse program of kworkshops, combined with artistic presentations aimed at the whole family.

d. Does it specifically target individuals and/or social groups as defined in Article 7 of the Convention?:

e. What are the results expected through the implementation of the measure?:

An annual Fair that promotes artistan, crafts and micro-entrepreneurs sector with an attractive offer to citizens with workshops, etc.

f.1 Name of agency responsible for the implementation of the measure:

Costa Rican Artistic Production Center, MCJ

f.2 Financial resources allocated to implement the measure:

h. Was this measure introduced or revised in order to:

h.1. Implement the provisions of the Convention?:

h.2. Support/nurture policy discussion inspired by the Convention?:

Yes

h.3. Other reasons unrelated to the Convention?:

Yes

i. Has the implementation of the measure been evaluated?:

❭ CULTURAL POLICIES AND MEASURES

Cultural Management Training Program for MCJ Employees

Context of the measure:

CULTURAL POLICIES AND MEASURES

b. Key objectives of the measure:

Train institutional staff according to interests and needs in relation to socio-cultural management.

c. What is:

c.1. the scope of the measure:

National

c.2. the nature of the measure:

institutional

c.3. the main feature of the measure:

A collective construction of training needs has been carried out and courses and workshops have been provided in response to these needs.

d. Does it specifically target individuals and/or social groups as defined in Article 7 of the Convention?:

e. What are the results expected through the implementation of the measure?:

MCJ employees acquire new knowledge in socio-cultural management.

f.1 Name of agency responsible for the implementation of the measure:

Dirección de Cultura

f.2 Financial resources allocated to implement the measure:

2017: 1.000.000 CRC, 2018: 3.000.000 CRC, 2019: 2.000.000 CRC

h. Was this measure introduced or revised in order to:

h.1. Implement the provisions of the Convention?:

h.2. Support/nurture policy discussion inspired by the Convention?:

Yes

h.3. Other reasons unrelated to the Convention?:

Yes

i. Has the implementation of the measure been evaluated?:

❭ CULTURAL POLICIES AND MEASURES

Cultural Information System of Costa Rica (Sicultura)

Context of the measure:

CULTURAL POLICIES AND MEASURES

b. Key objectives of the measure:

General: Integrate the country's cultural information into a technological platform for dissemination, analysis and knowledge of the Costa Rican culture.

Specific: 1. Identify the country's cultural resources for registration in the Cultural Directory of (Sicultura)

2. Provide georeferenced information about diverse cultural resources in the country.

3. Analyze the recorded information for the generation of scientific data that increases knowledge about Costa Rican artistic-cultural reality and the orientation of the country's cultural policies.

c. What is:

c.1. the scope of the measure:

National

c.2. the nature of the measure:

institutional

c.3. the main feature of the measure:

The Culture and Economy Unit of the Ministry of Culture and Youth has components that generate information about the cultural sector, including the Cultural Information System (Siculture), the Satellite Culture Account and the National Culture Survey. It was established in 2014 as stated in Decree No. 38427-C and its work is linked to the axis of Economic Dynamization of Culture of the National Cultural Rights Policy.

Sicultura is the online platform dedicated to the dissemination and knowledge about Costa Rican culture, through updated, useful tools, information for artists, entrepreneurs and the general public, composed by the Cultural Directory, Training Directory, Financing and Support, Cultural Map, Cultural Agenda and a section of Cultural Statistics.

d. Does it specifically target individuals and/or social groups as defined in Article 7 of the Convention?:

e. What are the results expected through the implementation of the measure?:

1. To make visible and systematize the work of the artistic-cultural sector through technological tools, in order to generate data for orientation of cultural policies according to the dynamics and processes of the cultural sector.

2. To be the most complete and self-sustaining platform for information and cultural services on the Internet that integrates artistic-cultural resources of all regions of the country, whose continuous growth makes it the main informative reference for users and the basis for the orientation of policies that respond to the needs of the population.

f.1 Name of agency responsible for the implementation of the measure:

Culture and Economy Unit of the Ministry of Culture and Youth

f.2 Financial resources allocated to implement the measure:

h. Was this measure introduced or revised in order to:

h.1. Implement the provisions of the Convention?:

h.2. Support/nurture policy discussion inspired by the Convention?:

Yes

h.3. Other reasons unrelated to the Convention?:

Yes

i. Has the implementation of the measure been evaluated?:

❭ CULTURAL POLICIES AND MEASURES

Puntos de Cultura

Context of the measure:

CULTURAL POLICIES AND MEASURES

b. Key objectives of the measure:

Strengthen organizations, networks, collective initiatives and socio-cultural spaces linked to the promotion of cultural diversity, social solidarity economy and the safeguarding of cultural and natural heritage.

c. What is:

c.1. the scope of the measure:

National

c.2. the nature of the measure:

financial

c.3. the main feature of the measure:

Economic grant up-to 9.500.000 de colones y and training during one year.

d. Does it specifically target individuals and/or social groups as defined in Article 7 of the Convention?:

e. What are the results expected through the implementation of the measure?:

16 financed projects (2019-2022)

f.1 Name of agency responsible for the implementation of the measure:

Dirección de Cultura

f.2 Financial resources allocated to implement the measure:

2015-2016:187.677.914 CRC (US$321.917)

2016-2017: 179.040.000 CRC (307.101 US$)

2017-2018: 190.500.000 CRC (326.758 US$)

2018-2019: 144.90.000 CRC (248.542 US$)

h. Was this measure introduced or revised in order to:

h.1. Implement the provisions of the Convention?:

h.2. Support/nurture policy discussion inspired by the Convention?:

Yes

h.3. Other reasons unrelated to the Convention?:

i. Has the implementation of the measure been evaluated?:

❭ CULTURAL POLICIES AND MEASURES

Becas Taller Regulation Up-date

Context of the measure:

CULTURAL POLICIES AND MEASURES

b. Key objectives of the measure:

Becas Taller offers grants to finance projects linked cultural heritage safeguard, aimed at individuals and groups. The regulation was modified to integrate an intercultural approach.

c. What is:

c.1. the scope of the measure:

National

c.2. the nature of the measure:

institutional

c.3. the main feature of the measure:

Economic grant up-to 4.000.000 de colones and training during one year.

d. Does it specifically target individuals and/or social groups as defined in Article 7 of the Convention?:

e. What are the results expected through the implementation of the measure?:

21 financed projects (2019-2022)

f.1 Name of agency responsible for the implementation of the measure:

Dirección de Cultura

f.2 Financial resources allocated to implement the measure:

2015: 125.000.000 CRC (214.408 US$)

2016: 119.943.510 CRC (205.735 US$)

2017: 115.700.000 CRC (198.456 US$)

2018: 117.160.000 CRC (200.960 US$)

2019: 81.500.000 CRC (139.794 US$)

h. Was this measure introduced or revised in order to:

h.1. Implement the provisions of the Convention?:

h.2. Support/nurture policy discussion inspired by the Convention?:

Yes

h.3. Other reasons unrelated to the Convention?:

i. Has the implementation of the measure been evaluated?:

❭ CULTURAL POLICIES AND MEASURES

Cultural Management Technical Training Program

Context of the measure:

CULTURAL POLICIES AND MEASURES

b. Key objectives of the measure:

Provide from an inter-institutional vision (UCR, UNED and MCJ) technical, practical and theoretical tools to people who carry out community cultural management to improve their work.

c. What is:

c.1. the scope of the measure:

Local

c.2. the nature of the measure:

institutional

c.3. the main feature of the measure:

Inter-institutional educational proposal that seeks to strengthen the capacities of leaders who already carry out sociocultural management in communities.

d. Does it specifically target individuals and/or social groups as defined in Article 7 of the Convention?:

e. What are the results expected through the implementation of the measure?:

One Training Program a year with 20 persons.

f.1 Name of agency responsible for the implementation of the measure:

Dirección de Cultura

University of Costa Rica

Distance State University

f.2 Financial resources allocated to implement the measure:

2019: $6000 USD

2020:$6000 USD

2021: $6000 USD

h. Was this measure introduced or revised in order to:

h.1. Implement the provisions of the Convention?:

h.2. Support/nurture policy discussion inspired by the Convention?:

Yes

h.3. Other reasons unrelated to the Convention?:

i. Has the implementation of the measure been evaluated?:

YES

i.1 At what level the evaluation was conducted?:

Local

i.2 What were the main conclusions?:

Evaluation in process

i.3 Which indicators were used to determine impact?:

Evaluation in process

❭ CULTURAL POLICIES AND MEASURES

Culture and Youth Administrative Records System

Context of the measure:

CULTURAL POLICIES AND MEASURES

b. Key objectives of the measure:

Demonstrate the impact and relevance of culture in the development of society through quality statistical data and indicators, which make visible the work carried out by the institutions that make up the Ministry of Culture and Youth at the national level.

c. What is:

c.1. the scope of the measure:

National

c.2. the nature of the measure:

institutional

c.3. the main feature of the measure:

Program developed between the United Nations Development Program (UNDP) and the Ministry of Planning of the MCJ with support from the National Institute of Statistics and Censuses for the registration of actions carried out from different instances of the MCJ, with the capacity to disaggregate population data.

d. Does it specifically target individuals and/or social groups as defined in Article 7 of the Convention?:

e. What are the results expected through the implementation of the measure?:

-To have a single system that gathers the necessary data to show the positive impact of culture on society

- Have data for result based decision-making

f.1 Name of agency responsible for the implementation of the measure:

MCJ Planning Secretary

f.2 Financial resources allocated to implement the measure:

g. Name of NGOs and/or private companies engaged in the implementation of the measure, if any:

Name:

PNUD

Type of Entity:

NGO

h. Was this measure introduced or revised in order to:

h.1. Implement the provisions of the Convention?:

h.2. Support/nurture policy discussion inspired by the Convention?:

Yes

h.3. Other reasons unrelated to the Convention?:

i. Has the implementation of the measure been evaluated?:

❭ CULTURAL POLICIES AND MEASURES

El Fauno

Context of the measure:

CULTURAL POLICIES AND MEASURES

b. Key objectives of the measure:

Grant for the stimulation and promotion of audiovisual arts.

c. What is:

c.1. the scope of the measure:

National

c.2. the nature of the measure:

financial

c.3. the main feature of the measure:

Grant that co-finances projects of audiovisual and / or cinematographic creators, 39 projects supported 2015-2018.

d. Does it specifically target individuals and/or social groups as defined in Article 7 of the Convention?:

e. What are the results expected through the implementation of the measure?:

Boosting film creation.

f.1 Name of agency responsible for the implementation of the measure:

Centro de Cine Costa Rica (Film Center of Costa Rica)

f.2 Financial resources allocated to implement the measure:

2015: 250.000 CRC

2016: 250.000 CRC

2017:250.000 CRC

2018: 246.730 CRC.

h. Was this measure introduced or revised in order to:

h.1. Implement the provisions of the Convention?:

h.2. Support/nurture policy discussion inspired by the Convention?:

Yes

h.3. Other reasons unrelated to the Convention?:

Yes

i. Has the implementation of the measure been evaluated?:

❭ PREFERENTIAL TREATMENT

Social Security for Artists Working-Table

Context of the measure:

PREFERENTIAL TREATMENT

b. Key objectives of the measure:

Design a solution of special social security coverage for artists within the framework of the countries legislation, which responds to the particular characteristics of artists, and defines a coverage regime in accordance with the context, causes and consequences of cultural work.

c. What is:

c.1. the scope of the measure:

National

c.2. the nature of the measure:

regulatory

c.3. the main feature of the measure:

With the support of the UNESCO-Aschberg Program, an analysis was carried out on the current situation of social security coverage for workers in the sector. With this input the Table was formed with the participation of: Ministry of Culture and Youth, Caja Costarricense de Seguro Social and the Ministry of Labor and Social Security.

d. Does it specifically target individuals and/or social groups as defined in Article 7 of the Convention?:

e. What are the results expected through the implementation of the measure?:

Have a special social insurance coverage regime within the framework of existing legislation that addresses the specific challenges of cultural workers.

f.1 Name of agency responsible for the implementation of the measure:

Ministry of Culture and Youth

Ministry of Labor and Social Security

Caja Costarricense del Seguro Social

f.2 Financial resources allocated to implement the measure:

h. Was this measure introduced or revised in order to:

h.1. Implement the provisions of the Convention?:

h.2. Support/nurture policy discussion inspired by the Convention?:

Yes

h.3. Other reasons unrelated to the Convention?:

Yes

i. Has the implementation of the measure been evaluated?:

❭ INTEGRATION OF CULTURE IN SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT - AT NATIONAL LEVEL

Regional Inter-sectoral Identity, Culture, and Sports Committees (CIR)

Context of the measure:

INTEGRATION OF CULTURE IN SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT - AT NATIONAL LEVEL

b. Key objectives of the measure:

Coordinate public institutions at a regional level for the implementation of national policies related to identity, culture and sports.

c. What is:

c.1. the scope of the measure:

Regional

c.2. the nature of the measure:

regulatory

c.3. the main feature of the measure:

Inter-institutional coordination spaces in six regions of the country for the elaboration, updating and execution of each culture, identity and sports regional plan.

d. Does it specifically target individuals and/or social groups as defined in Article 7 of the Convention?:

e. What are the results expected through the implementation of the measure?:

Six inter-institutional culture, identity and sports regional plans.

f.1 Name of agency responsible for the implementation of the measure:

Ministry of Planning and Economic Policy

f.2 Financial resources allocated to implement the measure:

h. Was this measure introduced or revised in order to:

h.1. Implement the provisions of the Convention?:

h.2. Support/nurture policy discussion inspired by the Convention?:

Yes

h.3. Other reasons unrelated to the Convention?:

Yes

i. Has the implementation of the measure been evaluated?:

❭ INTEGRATION OF CULTURE IN SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT - AT NATIONAL LEVEL

Cultural Component of the Comprehensive Touristic Destination Management Program

Context of the measure:

INTEGRATION OF CULTURE IN SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT - AT NATIONAL LEVEL

b. Key objectives of the measure:

Develop socio-cultural interventions in Tourism Development Centers to improve the competitiveness of the destination within the framework of the Comprehensive Touristic Destination ManagementProgram.

c. What is:

c.1. the scope of the measure:

National

c.2. the nature of the measure:

institutional

c.3. the main feature of the measure:

Integration of the MCJ cultural services with the Costa Rican Institute of Tourism.

d. Does it specifically target individuals and/or social groups as defined in Article 7 of the Convention?:

e. What are the results expected through the implementation of the measure?:

6 cultural inventories with UNESCO methodology

2 Traditional cooking contests with published recipe book

13 Accompanied cultural organizations that improve their management capacity

4 Models of attention fot cultural enterprises implemented

1 Museological interpretation of Guayabo National Park

3 proposals for musealization of World Heritage sites (Grijalba, El Silencio, Batamba)

7 Accompanied regional community museums

f.1 Name of agency responsible for the implementation of the measure:

Ministry of Culture and Youth

Costa Rican Institute of Tourism

f.2 Financial resources allocated to implement the measure:

h. Was this measure introduced or revised in order to:

h.1. Implement the provisions of the Convention?:

h.2. Support/nurture policy discussion inspired by the Convention?:

Yes

h.3. Other reasons unrelated to the Convention?:

i. Has the implementation of the measure been evaluated?:

❭ INTEGRATION OF CULTURE IN SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT - AT NATIONAL LEVEL

Once Upon a Time- Territories

Context of the measure:

INTEGRATION OF CULTURE IN SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT - AT NATIONAL LEVEL

b. Key objectives of the measure:

Decentralization process of investment and development of cultural services and products in the national territory; seeking to increase access to culture and art for vulnerable populations.

c. What is:

c.1. the scope of the measure:

Local

c.2. the nature of the measure:

institutional

c.3. the main feature of the measure:

High quality artistic programming offer in territories with low access to cultural offer Articulation with the Ministry of Public Education.

d. Does it specifically target individuals and/or social groups as defined in Article 7 of the Convention?:

e. What are the results expected through the implementation of the measure?:

120,000 people from territories with a medium and low Social Development Index benefited from the Once Upon a Time Territorial Shows. 3 communities visited with theater and dance presentations for student population.

f.1 Name of agency responsible for the implementation of the measure:

Mélico Salazar Popular Theater

Ministry of Public Education

f.2 Financial resources allocated to implement the measure:

g. Name of NGOs and/or private companies engaged in the implementation of the measure, if any:

Name:

h. Was this measure introduced or revised in order to:

h.1. Implement the provisions of the Convention?:

h.2. Support/nurture policy discussion inspired by the Convention?:

Yes

h.3. Other reasons unrelated to the Convention?:

i. Has the implementation of the measure been evaluated?:

❭ INTEGRATION OF CULTURE IN SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT - AT NATIONAL LEVEL

Connected Public Centers

Context of the measure:

INTEGRATION OF CULTURE IN SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT - AT NATIONAL LEVEL

b. Key objectives of the measure:

Reduce the digital gap by promoting the use of information technologies in all population groups, encouraging greater access to cultural services and content, as well as basic computer programs.

c. What is:

c.1. the scope of the measure:

National

c.2. the nature of the measure:

institutional

c.3. the main feature of the measure:

Increase access to cultural goods and services through increased connectivity in Public Libraries.

d. Does it specifically target individuals and/or social groups as defined in Article 7 of the Convention?:

e. What are the results expected through the implementation of the measure?:

32 Libraries of the National Library System with free broadband internet access through the use of available technological equipment.

f.1 Name of agency responsible for the implementation of the measure:

National Library System

Telecommunications Superintendence

f.2 Financial resources allocated to implement the measure:

h. Was this measure introduced or revised in order to:

h.1. Implement the provisions of the Convention?:

h.2. Support/nurture policy discussion inspired by the Convention?:

Yes

h.3. Other reasons unrelated to the Convention?:

Yes

i. Has the implementation of the measure been evaluated?:

❭ INTEGRATION OF CULTURE IN SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT - AT NATIONAL LEVEL

Human Security Cultural program

Context of the measure:

INTEGRATION OF CULTURE IN SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT - AT NATIONAL LEVEL

b. Key objectives of the measure:

Decentralization process of investment and development of cultural services and products in the national territory; seeking to increase access of culture and art for vulnerable populations.

c. What is:

c.1. the scope of the measure:

Local

c.2. the nature of the measure:

institutional

c.3. the main feature of the measure:

The MCJ programmed interventions in 12 prioritized districts with 10 programs to promote the exercise of cultural rights, with theater workshops, concerts, reading access activities, film shows and more. This programming was included in the National Development Plan 2019-2022. The MCJ is part of the Prevention Component of the Bridge to Development Strategy and works with other institutions to ensure preferential access for people in poverty to the State's programmatic offer. This is done under the rectory of the Ministry of Human Development and Social Inclusion.

d. Does it specifically target individuals and/or social groups as defined in Article 7 of the Convention?:

e. What are the results expected through the implementation of the measure?:

Increase access to cultural artistic offer for populations in poverty

Strengthen social capital

f.1 Name of agency responsible for the implementation of the measure:

Ministry of Culture and Youth

f.2 Financial resources allocated to implement the measure:

2.099.495.316 CRC

h. Was this measure introduced or revised in order to:

h.1. Implement the provisions of the Convention?:

h.2. Support/nurture policy discussion inspired by the Convention?:

Yes

h.3. Other reasons unrelated to the Convention?:

Yes

i. Has the implementation of the measure been evaluated?:

❭ CURRENT UNESCO GLOBAL PRIORITY: GENDER EQUALITY

MCJ Actions in the National Policy for Care and Prevention of Violence against Women 2017-2032

Context of the measure:

CURRENT UNESCO GLOBAL PRIORITY: GENDER EQUALITY

b. Key objectives of the measure:

1. Obtain preferential access to competitive funds for projects that address priority issues in PLANOVI (legislation acronym in Spanish)

2. Strengthen protective factors against violence against women through the development of competencies.

3. Promote an ethic for equality between women and men

4. Training of competencies in men for the eradication of the power dominion and of macho control.

5. Protection and effective sanction in administrative and judicial headquarters of other forms of sexual violence such as sexual harassment and sexual harassment in public spaces

c. What is:

c.1. the scope of the measure:

Local

National

c.2. the nature of the measure:

institutional

c.3. the main feature of the measure:

The following actions are carried out in accordance with the policy of INAMU (National Women's Institute) called "National Plan for the Care and Prevention of Domestic Violence - PLANOVI" and its line No. 4.5.2 PROMOTION OF A NON-MACHIST CULTURE

1. Obtain preferential access to competitive grants for projects that address priority issues in PLANOVI: Include in the Basis of Participation of the 2018-2022 Puntos de Cultura grant, an additional score (minimum 2 points), for projects that address the theme of this strategic action, and disseminate among organizations related to this theme, the basis for participation in the call of Puntos de Cultura grant.

2. Strengthen protective factors against violence against women through the development of competencies: Implementation of social communication and training strategies, especially with minors, to enhance protective factors against violence against women through the development of competencies

3. Promote an ethic for equality between women and men: Regulation and control of the use of images and treatment of sexist and sexist communicational contents (advertising, news, training, in public shows, in mass media, in social networks and institutional communication) to promote an ethic for equality between women and men

4. Training of skills in men for the eradication of the power of domination and sexist control: Training of skills in men (prioritizing children, adolescents and young people) (external users) and in the male staff of the institutions (internal users) to the eradication of the power of dominion and of the macho control.

5. Protection and effective sanction in administrative and judicial headquarters of other forms of sexual violence such as sexual harassment and sexual harassment in public spaces: Training on sexual harassment and harassment.

d. Does it specifically target individuals and/or social groups as defined in Article 7 of the Convention?:

e. What are the results expected through the implementation of the measure?:

1. Greater number of cultural projects that promote gender equity

2. Communication team created with young people. Art exhibition held in the year

3. Number of social media posts that promote the culture of peace

4. Number of talks / workshops held on new masculinities. Training with the staff of the Civic Center for Peace on new masculinities. Number of talks about integral sexuality. Number of messages disseminated through social networks on affective fatherhood, eradication of violence and machismo, integral sexuality, new masculinities and culture of peace.

5. Training conducted during the year with all the staff of the Civic Center on sexual harassment and harassment. Number of talks / Workshops held (at least 2) with young people visiting the Civic Center, to empower young people to report sexual harassment and harassment

f.1 Name of agency responsible for the implementation of the measure:

Ministry of Culture and Youth

f.2 Financial resources allocated to implement the measure:

g. Name of NGOs and/or private companies engaged in the implementation of the measure, if any:

Name:

Instituto Nacional de las Mujeres

Type of Involvement:

Institución rectora de la política "Plan Nacional para la Atención y la Prevención de la Violencia Intrafamiliar - PLANOVI

h. Was this measure introduced or revised in order to:

h.1. Implement the provisions of the Convention?:

h.2. Support/nurture policy discussion inspired by the Convention?:

h.3. Other reasons unrelated to the Convention?:

Yes

i. Has the implementation of the measure been evaluated?:

❭ YOUTH

Democracy Workshops

Context of the measure:

YOUTH

b. Key objectives of the measure:

Raise awareness about the importance of active youth participation, as well as the importance of training on this regard.

c. What is:

c.1. the scope of the measure:

National

c.2. the nature of the measure:

institutional

c.3. the main feature of the measure:

Workshops focused on providing information about the mechanisms of political participation for young people.

d. Does it specifically target individuals and/or social groups as defined in Article 7 of the Convention?:

e. What are the results expected through the implementation of the measure?:

154 people trained during 2019

f.1 Name of agency responsible for the implementation of the measure:

Vice-Ministry of Youth

f.2 Financial resources allocated to implement the measure:

h. Was this measure introduced or revised in order to:

h.1. Implement the provisions of the Convention?:

h.2. Support/nurture policy discussion inspired by the Convention?:

h.3. Other reasons unrelated to the Convention?:

Yes

i. Has the implementation of the measure been evaluated?:

❭ YOUTH

Young Entrepreneurs Boot-Camp

Context of the measure:

YOUTH

b. Key objectives of the measure:

Promote the ventures of young people.

c. What is:

c.1. the scope of the measure:

National

c.2. the nature of the measure:

institutional

c.3. the main feature of the measure:

Training camp to support certain skills necessary to successfully create, generate or strengthen a business idea or model, using tools that allow validating, innovating and designing a business plan or model where the person who undertakes can develop their business in an orderly manner and more clearly.

d. Does it specifically target individuals and/or social groups as defined in Article 7 of the Convention?:

e. What are the results expected through the implementation of the measure?:

90 people (31 people in 2018 and 59 in 2019)

f.1 Name of agency responsible for the implementation of the measure:

Vice-Ministry of Youth

f.2 Financial resources allocated to implement the measure:

h. Was this measure introduced or revised in order to:

h.1. Implement the provisions of the Convention?:

h.2. Support/nurture policy discussion inspired by the Convention?:

h.3. Other reasons unrelated to the Convention?:

i. Has the implementation of the measure been evaluated?:

❭ YOUTH

Youth Policy Consultation Process 2020-2024

Context of the measure:

YOUTH

b. Key objectives of the measure:

Formulate a new public policy for Costa Rican youth.

c. What is:

c.1. the scope of the measure:

National

c.2. the nature of the measure:

legislative

c.3. the main feature of the measure:

Public policy consultation process conducted to obtain inputs on the rights with greater and lesser level of compliance, as well as regarding the main problems and possible solutions in this regard, of young people from all over the country, in order to formulate the new public policy of Costa Rican youth.

d. Does it specifically target individuals and/or social groups as defined in Article 7 of the Convention?:

e. What are the results expected through the implementation of the measure?:

Approximately 2000 consulted people (online and in face-to-face workshops).

f.1 Name of agency responsible for the implementation of the measure:

Youth Council

f.2 Financial resources allocated to implement the measure:

h. Was this measure introduced or revised in order to:

h.1. Implement the provisions of the Convention?:

h.2. Support/nurture policy discussion inspired by the Convention?:

h.3. Other reasons unrelated to the Convention?:

i. Has the implementation of the measure been evaluated?:

❭ YOUTH

Radio Program "Somos+" (We are more)

Context of the measure:

YOUTH

b. Key objectives of the measure:

Disseminate radio content prepared by young people and for young people.

c. What is:

c.1. the scope of the measure:

National

c.2. the nature of the measure:

institutional

c.3. the main feature of the measure:

Radio program produced and recorded by young people, where the topics are of interest to youth and also gives space to bands and musical groups of young people.

d. Does it specifically target individuals and/or social groups as defined in Article 7 of the Convention?:

e. What are the results expected through the implementation of the measure?:

f.1 Name of agency responsible for the implementation of the measure:

Vice-Ministry of Youth

f.2 Financial resources allocated to implement the measure:

h. Was this measure introduced or revised in order to:

h.1. Implement the provisions of the Convention?:

h.2. Support/nurture policy discussion inspired by the Convention?:

h.3. Other reasons unrelated to the Convention?:

i. Has the implementation of the measure been evaluated?:

Civil Society

Parties

Have you taken initiatives involving civil society in activities to:

Promote the objectives of the convention through awareness raising and other activities:

Yes

Please explain how:

The "National Policy on Cultural Rights 2014-2023” is aligned with the Convention, therefor it can be said that the numerous activities that the Ministry of Culture and Youth implements through its various programs and institutions that are aligned with the objectives of the "National Policy on Cultural Rights 2014-2023” also promote the objectives of the Convention. The activities the Ministry implements are registered and monitored through various official government reports in different periods of the year. The activities are also registered in the Ministries internal information platform, SIRACUJ.

Some of the important awareness raising activities are technical training programs that are based on a cultural rights approach that helps to create common frameworks of knowledge and practice. One of them is a program on “Gestión Socicultural” (cultural management) that has been developed by the Ministry of Culture and Youth and two public universities (UNED, UCR). In the training program practitioners can complement their on-the field knowledge with theoretical frame-works.

The Ministry of Culture and Youth also planned and developed training programs and workshops on topics such as EFFECTS OF POLITICS IN CULTURAL MANAGEMENT, with the objective that cultural managers and producers, as well as leaders or program managers have the necessary tools to work in communities, with different population groups, and users of the artistic or cultural services offered by institutional programs in order to guarantee their active exercise of their cultural rights.

Please explain how:

The Ministry of Culture and Youth developed the Si-Cultura platform and Cultural Inventories Methodology. The platform works as an on-line directory of geo-referenced cultural resources that allows individuals or organizations to upload information about cultural resources in their community as well as download reports and information that can be used to assess needs, capacities, limitations and challenges for community cultural development. The Cultural Inventory Methodology is a participatory research methodology that allows communities to register cultural information, the methodology is aligned with UNESCO’s frameworks.

Costa Rica is part of the IberCultura program, which has generated several exchange experiences and educational programs among Costa Rican civil society cultural grass-root organizations and other Latin-American civil society organizations.

The State is showing a strong commitment in data collection and information exchange. In its latest National Development Plan, the State complied to: "Develop systems that provide timely and reliable information on the financial behavior of the national public sector, as support for decision-making processes and management evaluation.” The Ministry of Culture and Youth implemented SIRACUJ in 2016, a pioneer system that is aligned with the National Policy of Cultural Rights 2014-2023 that seeks to recognize the magnitude of the impact of the Ministries actions on culture issues, which will increase the institutions accountability, both locally and internationally.

The efforts that are currently carried out, both in the Registry of reliable data (SIRACUJ) and the careful monitoring of institutional budgets, allow the Ministry of Culture and Youth, not only greater transparency in its management through a data-based justification of how and where State funded programs are implemented but also the impact that this investment is generating on the population.

Provide spaces where ideas of civil societies can be heard and discussed while developing policies:

Yes

Please explain how:

In order to develop the National Policy on Cultural Rights 2014-2023, the Ministry of Culture and Youth developed workshops with key informants from different sectors (civil society organizations, people linked to the academy, art, management and cultural research, professionals, business sector, indigenous communities and public institutions).

The Ministry of Culture and Youth has promoted initiatives for the creation of platforms (Si-CULTURA) and administrative-data statistical information systems (SIRACUJ) that favor the collection and discussion of data and information on culture in Costa Rica. With regard to spaces for exchange and discussion with civil society, some cultural initiatives have been implemented from the State. For example, “Puntos de Cultura” program supports civil society projects whose aims are, among others, the promotion of cultural diversity.

From the DC Offices’ perspective, regional DC offices maintain a constant dialogue with grass-root cultural organizations and civil society; facilitating local development processes, and channeling important information from the territory to central offices and vice-versa. The DC works with a participatory approach that allows citizens to manifest and discuss their ideas, while constructing cultural policy (public policy is carried out from the State to the City, and vice versa).

From the National Film Center’s perspective, a space of dialogue with civil society has been created for several years through audiovisual congresses, work tables in various public spaces on topics that involved the institution and the civilian population, such as: mapping audiovisual producers, audiovisual products and services as an engine of development, debates to consider their interests in the formulation of regulations and competitive funds for audiovisual artists, etc.

Implement Operational Guidelines

Yes

Please explain how:

In the last 8 years, on behalf of the Ministry of Culture and Youth and the Film Center there has been a constant consultation process with civil society in order to develop guidelines to assess audiovisual business development.

From the DC perspective, at a very micro-level, each organization that receives capacity-building services participates in the design and implementation of its individual operational plan.

Other

Is Civil Society contributing to this report?

Yes

Civil Society

Has the civil society taken initiatives to:

Promote the principle and the objectives of the Convention locally and internationally:

Yes

Please explain how:

One of the Academic sector informants describes that with the purpose of raising awareness among young university students she encourages knowledge regarding the Convention through practical activities in the class-room like essays and such.

Other informants consider that in order for civil society to take an active role and go beyond a simple observer role, more actions are needed to promote the Conventions’ objectives at a local level. In addition, many Local Governments regard Culture as an accessory not as a part of the four pillar of development.

Civil society informants consider that the country must work to ensure that more local governments open cultural offices for the implementation of this Convention.

Civil Society informants consider that there are civil society initiatives that promote some of the Conventions objectives; but they are not explicitly mentioned because the Convention is not very well known. For example, civil society participated in the information and awareness-raising activities proposed in the strategies contained in the National Policy on Cultural Rights.

From the Modern Arts and Design Museum perspective, there are experiences in which local designers use expressions of intangible heritage as inspiration, and also contribute to the preservation of certain practices and products by incorporating them into their designs, such as the case of the company "Leather, Paper & Scissors" by the designer Sofia Protti, who not only rescued a family tradition of “Talabartera”, but also supports the work of "The Cabuya Account" to incorporate elements of Cabuya in their designs.

Promote ratification of the Convention and its implementation by governements:

Yes

Please explain how:

From the DC Office perspective, even though civil society in CR is not formally organized for the implementation of the convention, in practice, through community networks organizations, civil society leads the government to carry out projects that reflect the implementation of the ratification of the convention.

For example: 1)When organizations ask the State to declare their activities of cultural interest, for example the Corn Festival in Mollejones de Platanares. 2)When organizations present their projects to be financed through a government grant, for example the Boruca ancestral grant, in which carriers of a Brunca tradition worked with young Brunca population. 3)When an organization plans a project with the cultural management offices, for example Pocora Water Festival, where the local organization asks for institutional support to develop the festival. 4) When the organizations request State funded support to participate in international meetings such as the “Congreso de Cultura Viva Comunitaria” that is held once per year in a Latin America country.

Civil Society informants consider that the ratification of the Convention is handled at an institutional level, and civil society is hardly ever involved, especially in local government process. Civil Society informants report that: 1)They have received tools and documents when they have requested them, either to work in intangible cultural heritage process in communities or local government policy design. 2)Information exchange is done in informal groups. 3)An informant describes the Ministry of Culture and Youth as an institution of symbolic representation but not of implementation.4)The perception is that there is no democratization of the cultural sector and the Ministry does not have enough budget to efficiently implement its legal mandate.5)An informant considers that the Government should be more open to learn from people with every-day practical experience in the field.

Bring the concerns of citizens, associations and enterprises to public authorities, including vulnerable groups:

Yes

Please explain how:

Civil Society informants consider there must be a more efficient and transparent participation mechanism to involve the community specially in the development of local cultural policies, where the dynamics are more horizontal and not vertical, where dialogue and discussions are encouraged on this topic at a community level. They consider that if cultural policies are based on a participatory process, they will increase access to cultural activities and services for vulnerable groups. There are numerous community groups, formed by citizens that work for social development, justice, and equity. This should continue to be a platform to legitimize their actions in order to gain support from public entities.

From the DC Office perspective, even though civil society in Costa Rica is not organized according to the Convention; through the different local cultural offices organizations express concerns, demands and proposals to safeguard the diversity of cultural expressions.

From the Parque la Libertad Foundation perspective, because of their constant contact with the public of vulnerable communities, they have the valuable opportunity to propose actions that meet local needs within the framework of ministerial programs. Other instances such as regional museums also have that possibility.

From the Museum of Modern Art and Design perspective, many of the Central American visual artists and designers are nourished by the social, economic and cultural reality of their countries, from a critical and creative vision, to compose their work and reflect on the cultural diversity of their peoples. As the Museum is a space open to the exhibition of projects by Central American artists and designers, it becomes a platform to position the concerns and visions of groups of creators and to generate a citizen's discussion about it.

Contribute to the achievement of greater transparency and accountability and accountability in the cultural governance:

Yes

Please explain how:

From the Ministry of Youth perspective, civil society has taken a stronger role and has raised its voice by demanding greater transparency and accountability on the part of State entities. Through social networks citizen’s follow-up on the decision-making processes that take place at the State level and that directly affects or concerns them.

There are civil society groups that discuss issues related to the preservation and dissemination of documentary heritage and state data, such as the National Open Government Commission and the National Open Data Commission.

The Culture Unit of the local government of Alajuelita, informs that they make a yearly action report as a transparency and accountability measure because the population of Alajuelita demands these type of reports.

From the DC office perspective, there are examples in which civil society actively participates in the governance of cultural programs. For example, with the Becas Taller and Puntos de Cultura programs, civil society organizations manage public resources that are transferred through grants and they develop reports to ensure transparency and accountability.

From the civil society organization TanGente’s point of view, they have worked to encourage community self-management. After some interventions with the Ministry of Culture and Youth regarding cultural rights, some of the local government processes have been transformed to give the organization greater responsibility in this area and they use information to exercise their rights. For example, they were included in the consultation processes of the local tourism and culture policy for the central canton of Heredia, in which the authorities have been urged to make participatory policy design and include citizens in the implementation processes.

Monitor policy and programme implementation on measures to protect and promote diversity of cultural expression:

Yes

Please explain how:

From the Ministry of Culture and Youth perspective, since the National Policy on Cultural Rights was developed through a participatory process, more and more citizens, especially community leaders and different cultural groups, pay more attention to the actions carried out by the Ministry. This monitoring is exercised mostly through written notifications or meetings.

Build capacities in domains linked to the Convention and carrying out data collection:

Yes

Please explain how:

From the DC perspective, civil society in its many organizational forms does carry out data collecting activities that promote the creation of skills linked to the Convention, for example:

When a young researcher carries out a recipe collection project in Pérez Zeledón
When a cultural manager develops traditional Afrodescendant cooking workshops
When a young indigenous woman presents a project to learn about ancestral fabrics and materials
When an organization presents a festival around practices of the original Maleku culture
When an investigation is carried out about a traditional instrument such as the Quijongo and culminates in a teaching and building Guide for the instrument
When a group of migrant women presents a businessproject idea to offer services that value the knowledge of their countries of origin
When an indigenous organization meets with population of the same ethnic group that still maintains their own cultural manifestations to know them, and practice the manifestations in their communities of origin (Bribrí stone jala)

These examples of State-supported civil society-lead projects have a strong link with the Convention.

Create innovative partnerships with the public and private sectors and with civil society of other regions of the worlds:

Yes

Please explain how:

From the DC office perspective, until the last decade Costa Rica has a had a weak tradition of civil society participation in the promotion of culture. The forms of association that are made from civil society are diverse as diverse are cultures, the DC considers there are “innovative” practices in indigenous organizational forms, where the innovative component is to return to the roots of their ancestors, promoting forms of organization such as "councils of elders" or “councils of awapas", and social division of labor by clans. The international associations of collectives in the so-called "Living Community Culture" (Cultura Viva Comunitaria), which in CR is still incipient, is also an innovative partnership.

An informant from the audiovisual sector considers that creative work that promotes the diversity of cultural expressions is in constant exchange between colleagues. The Culture and Economy Unit of the Ministry of Culture and Youth promotes public-private partnerships (academia, business and government) in a process of constant dialogue, participation and consultation with the country's cultural sectors.

The Band Management program reports that it works with national and international artists from both the private and public sectors with the aim of strengthening not only the artistic diversity of music but also with the aim of updating and offering musicians new challenges of musical professionalization.

Parque la Libertad Foundation, reports that Costa Rica has two Presidential Decrees that promote and regulate the generation of public-private partnerships. Additionally, some of the Foundation’s alliances include actors and organizations abroad. As an example, Parque La Libertad has signed agreements with the Cirque du Soleil in Canada to generate training spaces for Central America and the Caribbean in its facilities, linked to the theme of Social Circles.

Achievements and Challenges

Describe main results achieved in implementing the Convention:

In the 2015-2019 period the Ministry of Culture and Youth has achieved six fundamental aspects for the promotion of cultural diversity:

A standing emphasis in civil society’s participation in the development and implementation of institutional policies. Civil society organizations were fundamental in the creation of the country’s first National Policy on Cultural Rights 2014-2023, as were representatives of Indigenous Territories.
A significant increase in fund allocation through cultural grants, and/or the establishment of new grants: two new grants were created: 1. “Puntos de Cultura” -directed towards sociocultural organizations-, and 2. “El Fauno” -aimed at audiovisual sector. “Becas Taller” -the first grant the Ministry has had- doubled its funding between 2014 and 2015.
The establishment of new categories in said grants, particularly in “Puntos de Cultura”, regarding: community media outlets; the use of community spaces for sociocultural initiatives; and the funding of small sociocultural undertakings (solidarity-based economy).
The creation of a training program in cultural management, in alliance with two state Universities (University of Costa Rica –UCR- and the State Distance Learning University – UNED).
The update of several laws and decrees related to cultural awards, grants and cultural safeguard programs, including the participation of civil society representatives in the selection bodies and award juries of said programs.
The creation of the Information Management System, SIRACUJ in 2016 (administrative- data registering system). This system is a first step in order to register how the Ministries budget is spent and to analyze who is doing what, where and with what population groups. In sum, it’s the first step for data-driven decision-making and to have qualitative improvements in accountability from the countries cultural public institutions.

Challenges encountered or foreseen to implement the Convention :

Limited institutional capacity for articulation and coordination, within the Ministry: due to the institution’s legal and administrative structure -a conglomerate of institutions with different levels of independence and operative capacity, the majority of which is concentrated in the Central Valley-, it faces the challenge of strengthening its coordination capacities to provide better access to cultural services for coastal and bordering provinces.
Funding and personnel: Due to the country’s financial situation regarding public debt, state institutions have to implement austerity measures that involve personnel and funding cuts. This is a risk for a Ministry that may be perceived as non-essential.
Strategic partnerships and alliances: More strategic partnerships and alliances with municipalities, universities and NGOs is a vital challenge.
Legal framework: Since various of the most relevant grants and policies regarding cultural diversity that have been created in the last five years are underpinned via executive decrees, the push for legislative backup is an important challenge that must be addressed to ensure the continuity of improvements and milestones like the National Policy on Cultural Rights.
Increase strategic use of information management systems in order to increase transparency and accountability, data-based decision making, and knowledge transfer. Although the Satellite Account, Si-Cultura and SIRACUJ platforms exist, the Ministry and different groups can increase the use of the information that’s available to promote and monitor the implementation of measures related to the 2005 Convention.
Increase participatory cultural policy design process’ and cultural governance structures at local level that are aligned with the 2005 Convention.
Increase general awareness about the 2005 Convention.

Solutions found or envisaged to overcome those challenges:

Increase articulation within the Ministry and with other sectors in order to increase scope and sustainability: The National Development Plan, promotes the articulation of cultural programs within the Ministry with other sectors such as Tourism, Social Development, Education. The geographic prioritization of the Ministries actions in the National Development Plan was done according to statistical data related either to touristic activity or to low development indexes.
Increase the amount of information and reports available in SIRACUJ, and continue with capacity-building to increase the use of the platform
Formally create a Convention Report Team, with representatives of different institutions, that can start with to increase awareness within the Ministry 1-2 years before the next report is due

Name of the designated official signing the report

Title:

Family Name:

Yglesias

First Name:

Sofía

Position:

Directora de Cultura

Organization:

Ministry of Culture and Youth

❭ CULTURAL POLICIES AND MEASURES

Iber-CulturaViva Platform Incorporation

Context of the measure:

CULTURAL POLICIES AND MEASURES

b. Key objectives of the measure:

c. What is:

c.1. the scope of the measure:

National

International

c.2. the nature of the measure:

institutional

c.3. the main feature of the measure:

Program of technical and financial cooperation between governments to strengthen the community-based cultural policies of Latin American countries, (governmental and organizational initiatives).

d. Does it specifically target individuals and/or social groups as defined in Article 7 of the Convention?:

e. What are the results expected through the implementation of the measure?:

Development of open calls are attended and used by groups, organizations of the CR.

f.1 Name of agency responsible for the implementation of the measure:

IberCultura Viva Intergovernmental Council

f.2 Financial resources allocated to implement the measure:

2015: $20.000 USD, 2016: $20.000 USD; 2017: $20.000 USD, 2018:$20.000 USD y 2019:$20.000 USD

h. Was this measure introduced or revised in order to:

h.1. Implement the provisions of the Convention?:

h.2. Support/nurture policy discussion inspired by the Convention?:

Yes

h.3. Other reasons unrelated to the Convention?:

Yes

i. Has the implementation of the measure been evaluated?:

❭ CULTURAL POLICIES AND MEASURES

Hecho Aquí Fair

Context of the measure:

CULTURAL POLICIES AND MEASURES

b. Key objectives of the measure:

Gather select artisans and designers from across the country; in order to visualize, promote and promote a wide range of handmade products.

c. What is:

c.1. the scope of the measure:

National

c.2. the nature of the measure:

institutional

c.3. the main feature of the measure:

Strengthen the craft, artisan, micro-entrepreneurs in the sector. In addition, it proposes a diverse program of kworkshops, combined with artistic presentations aimed at the whole family.

d. Does it specifically target individuals and/or social groups as defined in Article 7 of the Convention?:

e. What are the results expected through the implementation of the measure?:

An annual Fair that promotes artistan, crafts and micro-entrepreneurs sector with an attractive offer to citizens with workshops, etc.

f.1 Name of agency responsible for the implementation of the measure:

Costa Rican Artistic Production Center, MCJ

f.2 Financial resources allocated to implement the measure:

h. Was this measure introduced or revised in order to:

h.1. Implement the provisions of the Convention?:

h.2. Support/nurture policy discussion inspired by the Convention?:

Yes

h.3. Other reasons unrelated to the Convention?:

Yes

i. Has the implementation of the measure been evaluated?:

❭ CULTURAL POLICIES AND MEASURES

Cultural Management Training Program for MCJ Employees

Context of the measure:

CULTURAL POLICIES AND MEASURES

b. Key objectives of the measure:

Train institutional staff according to interests and needs in relation to socio-cultural management.

c. What is:

c.1. the scope of the measure:

National

c.2. the nature of the measure:

institutional

c.3. the main feature of the measure:

A collective construction of training needs has been carried out and courses and workshops have been provided in response to these needs.

d. Does it specifically target individuals and/or social groups as defined in Article 7 of the Convention?:

e. What are the results expected through the implementation of the measure?:

MCJ employees acquire new knowledge in socio-cultural management.

f.1 Name of agency responsible for the implementation of the measure:

Dirección de Cultura

f.2 Financial resources allocated to implement the measure:

2017: 1.000.000 CRC, 2018: 3.000.000 CRC, 2019: 2.000.000 CRC

h. Was this measure introduced or revised in order to:

h.1. Implement the provisions of the Convention?:

h.2. Support/nurture policy discussion inspired by the Convention?:

Yes

h.3. Other reasons unrelated to the Convention?:

Yes

i. Has the implementation of the measure been evaluated?:

❭ CULTURAL POLICIES AND MEASURES

Cultural Information System of Costa Rica (Sicultura)

Context of the measure:

CULTURAL POLICIES AND MEASURES

b. Key objectives of the measure:

General: Integrate the country's cultural information into a technological platform for dissemination, analysis and knowledge of the Costa Rican culture.

Specific: 1. Identify the country's cultural resources for registration in the Cultural Directory of (Sicultura)

2. Provide georeferenced information about diverse cultural resources in the country.

3. Analyze the recorded information for the generation of scientific data that increases knowledge about Costa Rican artistic-cultural reality and the orientation of the country's cultural policies.

c. What is:

c.1. the scope of the measure:

National

c.2. the nature of the measure:

institutional

c.3. the main feature of the measure:

d. Does it specifically target individuals and/or social groups as defined in Article 7 of the Convention?:

e. What are the results expected through the implementation of the measure?:

f.1 Name of agency responsible for the implementation of the measure:

Culture and Economy Unit of the Ministry of Culture and Youth

f.2 Financial resources allocated to implement the measure:

h. Was this measure introduced or revised in order to:

h.1. Implement the provisions of the Convention?:

h.2. Support/nurture policy discussion inspired by the Convention?:

Yes

h.3. Other reasons unrelated to the Convention?:

Yes

i. Has the implementation of the measure been evaluated?:

❭ CULTURAL POLICIES AND MEASURES

Puntos de Cultura

Context of the measure:

CULTURAL POLICIES AND MEASURES

b. Key objectives of the measure:

c. What is:

c.1. the scope of the measure:

National

c.2. the nature of the measure:

financial

c.3. the main feature of the measure:

Economic grant up-to 9.500.000 de colones y and training during one year.

d. Does it specifically target individuals and/or social groups as defined in Article 7 of the Convention?:

e. What are the results expected through the implementation of the measure?:

16 financed projects (2019-2022)

f.1 Name of agency responsible for the implementation of the measure:

Dirección de Cultura

f.2 Financial resources allocated to implement the measure:

2015-2016:187.677.914 CRC (US$321.917)

2016-2017: 179.040.000 CRC (307.101 US$)

2017-2018: 190.500.000 CRC (326.758 US$)

2018-2019: 144.90.000 CRC (248.542 US$)

h. Was this measure introduced or revised in order to:

h.1. Implement the provisions of the Convention?:

h.2. Support/nurture policy discussion inspired by the Convention?:

Yes

h.3. Other reasons unrelated to the Convention?:

i. Has the implementation of the measure been evaluated?:

❭ CULTURAL POLICIES AND MEASURES

Becas Taller Regulation Up-date

Context of the measure:

CULTURAL POLICIES AND MEASURES

b. Key objectives of the measure:

Becas Taller offers grants to finance projects linked cultural heritage safeguard, aimed at individuals and groups. The regulation was modified to integrate an intercultural approach.

c. What is:

c.1. the scope of the measure:

National

c.2. the nature of the measure:

institutional

c.3. the main feature of the measure:

Economic grant up-to 4.000.000 de colones and training during one year.

d. Does it specifically target individuals and/or social groups as defined in Article 7 of the Convention?:

e. What are the results expected through the implementation of the measure?:

21 financed projects (2019-2022)

f.1 Name of agency responsible for the implementation of the measure:

Dirección de Cultura

f.2 Financial resources allocated to implement the measure:

2015: 125.000.000 CRC (214.408 US$)

2016: 119.943.510 CRC (205.735 US$)

2017: 115.700.000 CRC (198.456 US$)

2018: 117.160.000 CRC (200.960 US$)

2019: 81.500.000 CRC (139.794 US$)

h. Was this measure introduced or revised in order to:

h.1. Implement the provisions of the Convention?:

h.2. Support/nurture policy discussion inspired by the Convention?:

Yes

h.3. Other reasons unrelated to the Convention?:

i. Has the implementation of the measure been evaluated?:

❭ CULTURAL POLICIES AND MEASURES

Cultural Management Technical Training Program

Context of the measure:

CULTURAL POLICIES AND MEASURES

b. Key objectives of the measure:

Provide from an inter-institutional vision (UCR, UNED and MCJ) technical, practical and theoretical tools to people who carry out community cultural management to improve their work.

c. What is:

c.1. the scope of the measure:

Local

c.2. the nature of the measure:

institutional

c.3. the main feature of the measure:

Inter-institutional educational proposal that seeks to strengthen the capacities of leaders who already carry out sociocultural management in communities.

d. Does it specifically target individuals and/or social groups as defined in Article 7 of the Convention?:

e. What are the results expected through the implementation of the measure?:

One Training Program a year with 20 persons.

f.1 Name of agency responsible for the implementation of the measure:

Dirección de Cultura

University of Costa Rica

Distance State University

f.2 Financial resources allocated to implement the measure:

2019: $6000 USD

2020:$6000 USD

2021: $6000 USD

h. Was this measure introduced or revised in order to:

h.1. Implement the provisions of the Convention?:

h.2. Support/nurture policy discussion inspired by the Convention?:

Yes

h.3. Other reasons unrelated to the Convention?:

i. Has the implementation of the measure been evaluated?:

YES

i.1 At what level the evaluation was conducted?:

Local

i.2 What were the main conclusions?:

Evaluation in process

i.3 Which indicators were used to determine impact?:

Evaluation in process

❭ CULTURAL POLICIES AND MEASURES

Culture and Youth Administrative Records System

Context of the measure:

CULTURAL POLICIES AND MEASURES

b. Key objectives of the measure:

c. What is:

c.1. the scope of the measure:

National

c.2. the nature of the measure:

institutional

c.3. the main feature of the measure:

d. Does it specifically target individuals and/or social groups as defined in Article 7 of the Convention?:

e. What are the results expected through the implementation of the measure?:

-To have a single system that gathers the necessary data to show the positive impact of culture on society

- Have data for result based decision-making

f.1 Name of agency responsible for the implementation of the measure:

MCJ Planning Secretary

f.2 Financial resources allocated to implement the measure:

g. Name of NGOs and/or private companies engaged in the implementation of the measure, if any:

Name:

PNUD

Type of Entity:

NGO

h. Was this measure introduced or revised in order to:

h.1. Implement the provisions of the Convention?:

h.2. Support/nurture policy discussion inspired by the Convention?:

Yes

h.3. Other reasons unrelated to the Convention?:

i. Has the implementation of the measure been evaluated?:

❭ CULTURAL POLICIES AND MEASURES

El Fauno

Context of the measure:

CULTURAL POLICIES AND MEASURES

b. Key objectives of the measure:

Grant for the stimulation and promotion of audiovisual arts.

c. What is:

c.1. the scope of the measure:

National

c.2. the nature of the measure:

financial

c.3. the main feature of the measure:

Grant that co-finances projects of audiovisual and / or cinematographic creators, 39 projects supported 2015-2018.

d. Does it specifically target individuals and/or social groups as defined in Article 7 of the Convention?:

e. What are the results expected through the implementation of the measure?:

Boosting film creation.

f.1 Name of agency responsible for the implementation of the measure:

Centro de Cine Costa Rica (Film Center of Costa Rica)

f.2 Financial resources allocated to implement the measure:

2015: 250.000 CRC

2016: 250.000 CRC

2017:250.000 CRC

2018: 246.730 CRC.

h. Was this measure introduced or revised in order to:

h.1. Implement the provisions of the Convention?:

h.2. Support/nurture policy discussion inspired by the Convention?:

Yes

h.3. Other reasons unrelated to the Convention?:

Yes

i. Has the implementation of the measure been evaluated?:

❭ PREFERENTIAL TREATMENT

Social Security for Artists Working-Table

Context of the measure:

PREFERENTIAL TREATMENT

b. Key objectives of the measure:

c. What is:

c.1. the scope of the measure:

National

c.2. the nature of the measure:

regulatory

c.3. the main feature of the measure:

d. Does it specifically target individuals and/or social groups as defined in Article 7 of the Convention?:

e. What are the results expected through the implementation of the measure?:

Have a special social insurance coverage regime within the framework of existing legislation that addresses the specific challenges of cultural workers.

f.1 Name of agency responsible for the implementation of the measure:

Ministry of Culture and Youth

Ministry of Labor and Social Security

Caja Costarricense del Seguro Social

f.2 Financial resources allocated to implement the measure:

h. Was this measure introduced or revised in order to:

h.1. Implement the provisions of the Convention?:

h.2. Support/nurture policy discussion inspired by the Convention?:

Yes

h.3. Other reasons unrelated to the Convention?:

Yes

i. Has the implementation of the measure been evaluated?:

❭ INTEGRATION OF CULTURE IN SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT - AT NATIONAL LEVEL

Regional Inter-sectoral Identity, Culture, and Sports Committees (CIR)

Context of the measure:

INTEGRATION OF CULTURE IN SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT - AT NATIONAL LEVEL

b. Key objectives of the measure:

Coordinate public institutions at a regional level for the implementation of national policies related to identity, culture and sports.

c. What is:

c.1. the scope of the measure:

Regional

c.2. the nature of the measure:

regulatory

c.3. the main feature of the measure:

Inter-institutional coordination spaces in six regions of the country for the elaboration, updating and execution of each culture, identity and sports regional plan.

d. Does it specifically target individuals and/or social groups as defined in Article 7 of the Convention?:

e. What are the results expected through the implementation of the measure?:

Six inter-institutional culture, identity and sports regional plans.

f.1 Name of agency responsible for the implementation of the measure:

Ministry of Planning and Economic Policy

f.2 Financial resources allocated to implement the measure:

h. Was this measure introduced or revised in order to:

h.1. Implement the provisions of the Convention?:

h.2. Support/nurture policy discussion inspired by the Convention?:

Yes

h.3. Other reasons unrelated to the Convention?:

Yes

i. Has the implementation of the measure been evaluated?:

❭ INTEGRATION OF CULTURE IN SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT - AT NATIONAL LEVEL

Cultural Component of the Comprehensive Touristic Destination Management Program

Context of the measure:

INTEGRATION OF CULTURE IN SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT - AT NATIONAL LEVEL

b. Key objectives of the measure:

c. What is:

c.1. the scope of the measure:

National

c.2. the nature of the measure:

institutional

c.3. the main feature of the measure:

Integration of the MCJ cultural services with the Costa Rican Institute of Tourism.

d. Does it specifically target individuals and/or social groups as defined in Article 7 of the Convention?:

e. What are the results expected through the implementation of the measure?:

6 cultural inventories with UNESCO methodology

2 Traditional cooking contests with published recipe book

13 Accompanied cultural organizations that improve their management capacity

4 Models of attention fot cultural enterprises implemented

1 Museological interpretation of Guayabo National Park

3 proposals for musealization of World Heritage sites (Grijalba, El Silencio, Batamba)

7 Accompanied regional community museums

f.1 Name of agency responsible for the implementation of the measure:

Ministry of Culture and Youth

Costa Rican Institute of Tourism

f.2 Financial resources allocated to implement the measure:

h. Was this measure introduced or revised in order to:

h.1. Implement the provisions of the Convention?:

h.2. Support/nurture policy discussion inspired by the Convention?:

Yes

h.3. Other reasons unrelated to the Convention?:

i. Has the implementation of the measure been evaluated?:

❭ INTEGRATION OF CULTURE IN SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT - AT NATIONAL LEVEL

Once Upon a Time- Territories

Context of the measure:

INTEGRATION OF CULTURE IN SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT - AT NATIONAL LEVEL

b. Key objectives of the measure:

Decentralization process of investment and development of cultural services and products in the national territory; seeking to increase access to culture and art for vulnerable populations.

c. What is:

c.1. the scope of the measure:

Local

c.2. the nature of the measure:

institutional

c.3. the main feature of the measure:

High quality artistic programming offer in territories with low access to cultural offer Articulation with the Ministry of Public Education.

d. Does it specifically target individuals and/or social groups as defined in Article 7 of the Convention?:

e. What are the results expected through the implementation of the measure?:

f.1 Name of agency responsible for the implementation of the measure:

Mélico Salazar Popular Theater

Ministry of Public Education

f.2 Financial resources allocated to implement the measure:

g. Name of NGOs and/or private companies engaged in the implementation of the measure, if any:

Name:

h. Was this measure introduced or revised in order to:

h.1. Implement the provisions of the Convention?:

h.2. Support/nurture policy discussion inspired by the Convention?:

Yes

h.3. Other reasons unrelated to the Convention?:

i. Has the implementation of the measure been evaluated?:

❭ INTEGRATION OF CULTURE IN SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT - AT NATIONAL LEVEL

Connected Public Centers

Context of the measure:

INTEGRATION OF CULTURE IN SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT - AT NATIONAL LEVEL

b. Key objectives of the measure:

Reduce the digital gap by promoting the use of information technologies in all population groups, encouraging greater access to cultural services and content, as well as basic computer programs.

c. What is:

c.1. the scope of the measure:

National

c.2. the nature of the measure:

institutional

c.3. the main feature of the measure:

Increase access to cultural goods and services through increased connectivity in Public Libraries.

d. Does it specifically target individuals and/or social groups as defined in Article 7 of the Convention?:

e. What are the results expected through the implementation of the measure?:

32 Libraries of the National Library System with free broadband internet access through the use of available technological equipment.

f.1 Name of agency responsible for the implementation of the measure:

National Library System

Telecommunications Superintendence

f.2 Financial resources allocated to implement the measure:

h. Was this measure introduced or revised in order to:

h.1. Implement the provisions of the Convention?:

h.2. Support/nurture policy discussion inspired by the Convention?:

Yes

h.3. Other reasons unrelated to the Convention?:

Yes

i. Has the implementation of the measure been evaluated?:

❭ INTEGRATION OF CULTURE IN SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT - AT NATIONAL LEVEL

Human Security Cultural program

Context of the measure:

INTEGRATION OF CULTURE IN SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT - AT NATIONAL LEVEL

b. Key objectives of the measure:

Decentralization process of investment and development of cultural services and products in the national territory; seeking to increase access of culture and art for vulnerable populations.

c. What is:

c.1. the scope of the measure:

Local

c.2. the nature of the measure:

institutional

c.3. the main feature of the measure:

d. Does it specifically target individuals and/or social groups as defined in Article 7 of the Convention?:

e. What are the results expected through the implementation of the measure?:

Increase access to cultural artistic offer for populations in poverty

Strengthen social capital

f.1 Name of agency responsible for the implementation of the measure:

Ministry of Culture and Youth

f.2 Financial resources allocated to implement the measure:

2.099.495.316 CRC

h. Was this measure introduced or revised in order to:

h.1. Implement the provisions of the Convention?:

h.2. Support/nurture policy discussion inspired by the Convention?:

Yes

h.3. Other reasons unrelated to the Convention?:

Yes

i. Has the implementation of the measure been evaluated?:

❭ CURRENT UNESCO GLOBAL PRIORITY: GENDER EQUALITY

MCJ Actions in the National Policy for Care and Prevention of Violence against Women 2017-2032

Context of the measure:

CURRENT UNESCO GLOBAL PRIORITY: GENDER EQUALITY

b. Key objectives of the measure:

1. Obtain preferential access to competitive funds for projects that address priority issues in PLANOVI (legislation acronym in Spanish)

2. Strengthen protective factors against violence against women through the development of competencies.

3. Promote an ethic for equality between women and men

4. Training of competencies in men for the eradication of the power dominion and of macho control.

5. Protection and effective sanction in administrative and judicial headquarters of other forms of sexual violence such as sexual harassment and sexual harassment in public spaces

c. What is:

c.1. the scope of the measure:

Local

National

c.2. the nature of the measure:

institutional

c.3. the main feature of the measure:

d. Does it specifically target individuals and/or social groups as defined in Article 7 of the Convention?:

e. What are the results expected through the implementation of the measure?:

1. Greater number of cultural projects that promote gender equity

2. Communication team created with young people. Art exhibition held in the year

3. Number of social media posts that promote the culture of peace

f.1 Name of agency responsible for the implementation of the measure:

Ministry of Culture and Youth

f.2 Financial resources allocated to implement the measure:

g. Name of NGOs and/or private companies engaged in the implementation of the measure, if any:

Name:

Instituto Nacional de las Mujeres

Type of Involvement:

Institución rectora de la política "Plan Nacional para la Atención y la Prevención de la Violencia Intrafamiliar - PLANOVI

h. Was this measure introduced or revised in order to:

h.1. Implement the provisions of the Convention?:

h.2. Support/nurture policy discussion inspired by the Convention?:

h.3. Other reasons unrelated to the Convention?:

Yes

i. Has the implementation of the measure been evaluated?:

❭ YOUTH

Democracy Workshops

Context of the measure:

YOUTH

b. Key objectives of the measure:

Raise awareness about the importance of active youth participation, as well as the importance of training on this regard.

c. What is:

c.1. the scope of the measure:

National

c.2. the nature of the measure:

institutional

c.3. the main feature of the measure:

Workshops focused on providing information about the mechanisms of political participation for young people.

d. Does it specifically target individuals and/or social groups as defined in Article 7 of the Convention?:

e. What are the results expected through the implementation of the measure?:

154 people trained during 2019

f.1 Name of agency responsible for the implementation of the measure:

Vice-Ministry of Youth

f.2 Financial resources allocated to implement the measure:

h. Was this measure introduced or revised in order to:

h.1. Implement the provisions of the Convention?:

h.2. Support/nurture policy discussion inspired by the Convention?:

h.3. Other reasons unrelated to the Convention?:

Yes

i. Has the implementation of the measure been evaluated?:

❭ YOUTH

Young Entrepreneurs Boot-Camp

Context of the measure:

YOUTH

b. Key objectives of the measure:

Promote the ventures of young people.

c. What is:

c.1. the scope of the measure:

National

c.2. the nature of the measure:

institutional

c.3. the main feature of the measure:

d. Does it specifically target individuals and/or social groups as defined in Article 7 of the Convention?:

e. What are the results expected through the implementation of the measure?:

90 people (31 people in 2018 and 59 in 2019)

f.1 Name of agency responsible for the implementation of the measure:

Vice-Ministry of Youth

f.2 Financial resources allocated to implement the measure:

h. Was this measure introduced or revised in order to:

h.1. Implement the provisions of the Convention?:

h.2. Support/nurture policy discussion inspired by the Convention?:

h.3. Other reasons unrelated to the Convention?:

i. Has the implementation of the measure been evaluated?:

❭ YOUTH

Youth Policy Consultation Process 2020-2024

Context of the measure:

YOUTH

b. Key objectives of the measure:

Formulate a new public policy for Costa Rican youth.

c. What is:

c.1. the scope of the measure:

National

c.2. the nature of the measure:

legislative

c.3. the main feature of the measure:

d. Does it specifically target individuals and/or social groups as defined in Article 7 of the Convention?:

e. What are the results expected through the implementation of the measure?:

Approximately 2000 consulted people (online and in face-to-face workshops).

f.1 Name of agency responsible for the implementation of the measure:

Youth Council

f.2 Financial resources allocated to implement the measure:

h. Was this measure introduced or revised in order to:

h.1. Implement the provisions of the Convention?:

h.2. Support/nurture policy discussion inspired by the Convention?:

h.3. Other reasons unrelated to the Convention?:

i. Has the implementation of the measure been evaluated?:

❭ YOUTH

Radio Program "Somos+" (We are more)

Context of the measure:

YOUTH

b. Key objectives of the measure:

Disseminate radio content prepared by young people and for young people.

c. What is:

c.1. the scope of the measure:

National

c.2. the nature of the measure:

institutional

c.3. the main feature of the measure:

Radio program produced and recorded by young people, where the topics are of interest to youth and also gives space to bands and musical groups of young people.

d. Does it specifically target individuals and/or social groups as defined in Article 7 of the Convention?:

e. What are the results expected through the implementation of the measure?:

f.1 Name of agency responsible for the implementation of the measure:

Vice-Ministry of Youth

f.2 Financial resources allocated to implement the measure:

h. Was this measure introduced or revised in order to:

h.1. Implement the provisions of the Convention?:

h.2. Support/nurture policy discussion inspired by the Convention?:

h.3. Other reasons unrelated to the Convention?:

i. Has the implementation of the measure been evaluated?: