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The Norwegian Ministry of Foreign Affairs has contributed to the report. The Norwegian National Commission for UNESCO, which acts as a link between civil society and the Government, has also been invited to participate in the drafting of this report. The Commission has also been invited to comment on a draft version.
As stated in Norway's first and second periodic quadrennial reports, submitted in 2012 and 2016, Norwegian cultural policy is considered to be inherently in line with the Convention and its spirit, and no specific measures with the explicit, stated aim of implementing the Convention are implemented as such. Instead, the totality of various cultural policy measures and initiatives contribute both directly and indirectly to its implementation, without necessarily using it as an explicit or specific reference. This has been the case with Norwegian cultural policies since the 1970s; the Convention did not precede their formulation. The Convention is however subject to a continued and strong commitment and constitutes a highly pertinent and relevant framework and point of reference, especially in international cooperation.
The reporting period examined in this report saw the presentation of the Government's first comprehensive White Paper on cultural policy since 2003. In the new White Paper, which was presented to the Parliament in December 2018 after a substantial, open and inclusive process involving close dialogue with the cultural sector, civil society organisations and other stakeholders, the Norwegian Government highlighted the inherent contribution of art and culture to human rights and a thriving democracy and renewed its strong commitment to actively promoting the freedom of speech and expression, including the freedom of artistic expression. These are key priorities also for the Government's commitment to international cooperation in arts and culture.
They key objective for Norwegian cultural policy and the national implementation of the Convention is to ensure a free and independent cultural sector that creates artistic and cultural expressions of the highest quality; that promotes education and critical reflection; that safeguards and disseminates cultural heritage; that creates and disseminates a cultural offer that is perceived as relevant and representative of the population; that is accessible to everyone and that encourages individuals to experience and take part in cultural activities; that offers meeting places and builds communities; that renews itself and demonstrates a capacity of change and transformation; that has international impact and promotes intercultural dialogue; and that strengthens Norwegian language, the Sami languages, the national minority languages and Norwegian Sign Language as fundamental bearers of culture.
The Government's stated aim is to ensure a cultural life where a diversity of actors provide varied arts and cultural experiences to as many people as possible. The Government aims to strengthen the independent and fringe cultural sector and to encourage innovation in the field of art and culture. It is important that artists and cultural workers enjoy access to good and stable grant schemes. Arts and cultural institutions that contribute to strenghtening cultural diversity will be prioritised.
The Norwegian Government views the development and implementation of media policies in close connection with cultural policy, and is strongly committed to facilitating a broad and enlightened public discourse in the entire country.
Emerging and existing challenges, measures and initiatives are continually under review and development through monitoring and evaluation initiatives as well as consultations with stakeholders, government authorities and civil society organisations.
We also refer to the numerous measures and initiatives described in Norway's first (2012) and second (2016) quadrennial periodic reports. The majority of these are still in operation and under implementation, but are not described in the present report. For reasons of clarity, monetary amounts are listed in Norwegian Kroner (NOK) with the exception of the total public budget for culture.
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Public Sector
| Norwegian Ministry of Foreign Affairs
| post@mfa.no
| http://www.mfa.no
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Civil Society Organization (CSO)
| Norwegian National Commission for UNESCO
| natcom@unesco.no
| https://unesco.no/eng-child-page/
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Goal 1 - Support Sustainable Systems of Governance for Culture
Cultural and Creative Sectors
White Paper on Cultural Policy: The Power of Culture – Cultural Policy for the Future. Report no. 8 (2018-2019) to the Storting (Meld. St. 8 (2018–2019) Kulturens kraft – kulturpolitikk for framtida)
Submitted by hvinje on 01 Jul 2020The new Copyright Act of 15 June 2018
Submitted by hvinje on 01 Jul 2020Regulations on Financial Incentives for the Production of Films and Series in Norway (also called the Incentive Scheme).
Submitted by hvinje on 01 Jul 2020The National Book Year 2019 (Bokåret 2019)
Submitted by hvinje on 01 Jul 2020Media Diversity
Act relating to Transparency of Media Ownership
Submitted by hvinje on 01 Jul 2020Proposal on Act relating to Editorial Independence and Responsibility of Editor-controlled Journalistic Media (the Media Liability Act)
Submitted by hvinje on 01 Jul 2020White Paper on Media Support: Report no. 8 (2018-2019) to the Storting (Meld. St. 17 (2018–2019) Mangfald og armlengds avstand)
Submitted by hvinje on 01 Jul 2020White Paper on Commercial Public Service: Report No. 14 (2016-2017) to the Storting (Meld. St. 14 (2016–2017) Kommersiell allmennkringkasting)
Submitted by hvinje on 01 Jul 2020White Paper on Public Service Broadcasting (NRK): Report No. 15 (2016-2017) to the Storting (Meld. St. 15 (2016-2017). Eit moderne og framtidsretta NRK.)
Submitted by hvinje on 01 Jul 2020The Innovation and Development Grant Scheme for News and Current Affairs Media
Submitted by hvinje on 01 Jul 2020Entorno digital
The Norwegian Language Bank ("Språkbanken") – National Infrastructure for Language Technology
Submitted by hvinje on 01 Jul 2020The Gaming Strategy "Game Room. Strategy for computer games 2020–2022"
Submitted by hvinje on 01 Jul 2020The Filmbib Streaming Service and the Purchasing Scheme for Norwegian Films in Public Libraries.
Submitted by hvinje on 01 Jul 2020The Purchasing Scheme for Computer Games in Public Libraries
Submitted by hvinje on 01 Jul 2020Partnering with Civil Society
White Paper on the Voluntary Sector: Report No. 10 (2018-2019) to the Storting (Meld. St. 10 (2018-2019. Frivilligheita – sterk, sjøvstendig, mangfaldig).
Submitted by hvinje on 01 Jul 2020Goal 2 - Achieve a Balanced Flow of Cultural Goods and Services and Increase the Mobility of Artists and Cultural Professionals
Mobility of Artists and Cultural Professionals
Flow of Cultural Goods and Services
Tratados y acuerdos
Goal 3 - Integrate Culture in Sustainable Development Frameworks
National Sustainable Development Policies & Plans
Action Plan for Inclusion and Representativity in Norwegian Films and Film Culture
Submitted by hvinje on 01 Jul 2020Granting Estates without Heirs to Voluntary Activities for the Benefit of Children and Young People
Submitted by hvinje on 01 Jul 2020An Inclusive Cultural Sector in the Nordics (2017-2019)
Submitted by hvinje on 01 Jul 2020International Cooperation for Sustainable Development
Efforts and Initiatives to Protect and Promote Cultural Rights
Submitted by hvinje on 01 Jul 2020Goal 4 - Promote Human Rights and Fundamental Freedoms
Gender Equality
The UP Development Programme for Female Filmmakers
Submitted by hvinje on 01 Jul 2020New Legal Provisions to Strengthen Public Authoritiesʼ and Employersʼ Duty to Make Active Equality Efforts.
Submitted by hvinje on 01 Jul 2020Libertad artística
Arts Council Norway Act (Lov om Norsk kulturråd)
Submitted by hvinje on 01 Jul 2020Governmental Commission on Freedom of Expression
Submitted by hvinje on 01 Jul 2020Measures and Initiatives reported by Civil Society Organizations
Emerging Transversal Issues
Challenges and Achievements
Annexes
Submission
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