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• Establish, as a priority of the Ministry of Culture for 2020, the process of preparing and submitting Cuba's third Quadrennial Periodic Report to the 2005 UNESCO Convention on the Protection and Promotion of the Diversity of Cultural Expressions.
• Socialization among the institutions of the culture system of the new methodology of report submission.
• On 18-19 February 2020, a workshop was carried out to introduce and familiarize participants with the Electronic Form for Periodic Reporting under the 2005 Convention, where it was discussed the content of the convention, its scope and the continuity in its implementation, as well as Cuba's experience in the submission of previous periodic reports and the characteristics of the new form. This workshop was supported by the UNESCO Regional Office for Culture in Latin America and the Caribbean and the Cuban National Commission for UNESCO.
• Creation of the Drafting Team for the report's elaboration.
• Creation of a group of collaborators who systematically provided inputs about the information required in the electronic form.
• Socialization and distribution of the Form for Civil Society Organizations and designation of a contact point for the collection and organization of the information, which was part of the Drafting Team.
• Information was received and consulted with other structures of the Ministry of Culture, such as the National Divisions of Law, Economy, Human Resources, Cadres, Cultural Industries, and Cultural Programs, as well as entities with transversal competence such as the National Copyright Center, the Communication Center (CREART), and the Computer Center for Culture (CUBARTE), and the Center for International Collaboration for Culture.
• During the stage of drafting the report, specific consultations were carried out with certain institutions of the culture system and the follow-up and support of the Cuban National Commission for UNESCO, the UNESCO Regional Office for Culture in Latin America and the Caribbean and the Cuban Permanent Delegation to UNESCO was provided.
• Revisions and corrections of style were made by the Director of the Cuban Book Observatory.
• The Division of International Relations of the Ministry of Culture, where the Focal Point of the 2005 Convention is located, was in charge of coordinating the drafting team, reviewing and processing the information received and preparing the report.
The objectives and scope of the 2005 Convention have their expression in the implementation of the national cultural policy and in design and execution of the Cultural Development Program of the Ministry of Culture. The adoption of a new Constitution of the Republic, the drawing up of State and Government policy documents and the progress achieved in the implementation of the Sustainable Development 2030 Agenda create the appropriate framework for the realization of synergies in the area of culture and confirm the commitment of the Cuban government with the full development of the diversity of cultural expressions.
The Cuban cultural institutional network covers all areas and expressions of artistic creation, including community work, cultural heritage, arts education, as well as cultural and creative industries. This institutional system promotes and protects creative freedom and people’s rights to have access to cultural goods and services, without any distinction whatsoever, emphasizing young audiences and vulnerable groups.
The update of the Cultural Development Program provides the guidelines for the definition, assessment, regulation and control of the overall activity of the Ministry of Culture in the course of the performance of its mandate and its interactions with agencies, legal entities, and individuals. They place arts and literature at the forefront and foster its commitment to service and its ongoing interaction with cultural processes as they evolve and reach out society as a whole for the benefit of human development.
In line with these principles, and in accordance with the purposes of the 2005 UNESCO Convention on the Protection and Promotion of the Diversity of Cultural Expressions, the following work goals and priorities have been defined:
• Encourage the development of artistic and literary creation;
• Improve the Ministry’s work, management and control systems, including its institutional network;
• Maintain and further the dialogue with creators and their relation to the cultural policy of the State and government;
• Increase the participation of the arts avant-garde in cultural institutions’ advisory bodies;
• Promote the active participation of Civil Society Organizations (CSO), like the National Cuban Writers and Artists’ Guild, the Hermanos Saiz Association for Young Writers and Artists, and the National Trade Union of Cultural Workers, among others, in the most important cultural decision-making processes within the institutional system;
• Ensure the successful implementation of the recently approved Cuban film industry policy;
• Enhance the quality of cultural programming, according to the hierarchy of the arts and ensure that creators are involved in its design and implementation;
• Propose an effective scheme for the distribution and sale of books in Cuba;
• Provide differentiated treatment to community cultural work;
• Prioritize age-appropriate programming for the various age groups, emphasizing adolescents and elders;
• Monitor joint action programs and plans with other agencies and institutions;
• Consolidate the communication system of the Ministry by means of a multimedia concept, emphasizing the promotion of priorities, the hierarchy of arts genres and their link to cultural programming;
• Foster effective cultural criticism to educate audiences, get a feedback on creative processes and improve institutional work;
• Equip the Ministry of Culture with its own audiovisual production device to ensure the multimedia communicational approach for the dissemination of contents consistent with the values upheld by the natural culture;
• Expand the international exposure of Cuban cultural genres and expressions;
• Develop the capacities of Cultural and Creative Industries as support of artistic creation and a source of employment and income, while ensuring the implementation of the cultural policy, in order to enhance local resources and take advantage of opportunities in international markets and import substitution in the domestic market;
• Streamline cultural training, upgrade and research;
• Implement and assess arts education curricula and syllable;
• Increase the use of ITs in cultural sector processes, emphasizing services for the population, the production of IT applications and the interaction among several audiences, including e-trade and e-government;
• Strengthening work with CSOs linked to the cultural sector.
Measures adopted during the period promote the creation of jobs, and artistic mobility, strengthen the dialogue of artists, writers and creators with institutions, ensure the protection and promotion of the diversity of cultural expressions, enhance artistic education, reinforce cultural community work as a driver of local integrated development, encourage arts appreciation processes among the population, provide labor guarantees for creators, systematize dialogue opportunities with CSOs linked to the cultural sector, foster the development of more effective cultural management mechanisms through the use of ICTs. Some of the period highlights are the drafting of a policy document that will streamline the system of copyright and other similar rights and the approval of the National Program against Racism and Racial Discrimination, as cross-cutting issues in the implementation of Cuban cultural policy.
Organization type | Organization | Website | |
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Public Sector
| The Division of International Relations
| secdri@mincult.gob.cu
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Public Sector
| The Division of Cultural Industries
| dir.industrias@mincult.gob.cu
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Public Sector
| The Center for International Cultural Collaboration
| directorcolaboracion@mincult.gob.cu
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Public Sector
| The Center for Development and Communication of Culture
| alexis@creart.cult.cu
| http://www.creart.cult.cu
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Public Sector
| The Computer Center for Culture
| rpuerto@cubarte.cult.cu
| http://www.cubarte.cult.cu
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Civil Society Organization (CSO)
| The Ludwig Foundation of Cuba
| fludwig@cubarte.cult.cu
| http://www.aflfc.org
|
Civil Society Organization (CSO)
| The New Latin American Cinema Foundation
| fcine@cubarte.cult.cu
| http://www.cinelatinoamericano.org
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Civil Society Organization (CSO)
| The Caguayo Foundation
| luis@caguayo.habana.co.cu
| http://www.caguayo.co.cu
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Civil Society Organization (CSO)
| The Antonio Núñez Jiménez Foundation of Nature and Humanity
| presidencia@fanj.cult.cu
| http://www.fanj.org
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Civil Society Organization (CSO)
| The Ariguanabo Foundation
| moffly@infomed.sld.cu
| |
Civil Society Organization (CSO)
| The Hermanos Saíz Association
| rafaelg@ahs.cu
| http://www.ahs.cu
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Civil Society Organization (CSO)
| The National Association of Writers and Artists of Cuba
| presidencia@uneac.cu
| http://www.uneac.org.cu
|
Goal 1 - Support Sustainable Systems of Governance for Culture
Cultural and Creative Sectors
Stimulate the development of artistic and literary creation.
Submitted by on 29 Oct 2020Enhance the cultural programming with the participation of all the social actors involved
Submitted by on 29 Oct 2020Enhance the processes of training and improvement in culture
Submitted by on 29 Oct 2020Cultural Work Program with Children, Adolescents and Young People
Submitted by on 29 Oct 2020The National Reading Program
Submitted by on 29 Oct 2020Media Diversity
Consolidate the communication system of the Ministry of Culture
Submitted by on 29 Oct 2020Entorno digital
Implementation of the system of cultural institutions of Decree-Law No. 370 on the Computerization of Society in Cuba in 2018
Submitted by on 29 Oct 2020Creation and implementation of the Blogosphere hosted in the CUBARTE Portal
Submitted by on 29 Oct 2020Partnering with Civil Society
Consolidate the relationship mechanisms between the institutions of the cultural system and the Hermanos Saíz Association with the objective of stimulating artistic and literary creation through a System of Scholarships and Awards
Submitted by on 29 Oct 2020Encourage dialogue about cultural processes among artists, intellectuals, and institutions of the cultural system.
Submitted by on 29 Oct 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
Strengthen the international projection of Cuban culture in all its manifestations and expressions
Submitted by on 29 Oct 2020Flow of Cultural Goods and Services
The Program for the Development of Cultural and Creative Industries (ICC) in Cuba
Submitted by on 29 Oct 2020Tratados y acuerdos
To encourage the signing of ministerial and inter-institutional agreements
Submitted by on 29 Oct 2020Goal 3 - Integrate Culture in Sustainable Development Frameworks
National Sustainable Development Policies & Plans
| GENDER | DATA | AGE GROUPS | DATA | POPULATION | DATA |
MUSIC | MALE | 26,088,318 | CHILDREN (5-15) | 6,535,150 | URBAN | 40,256,524 |
FEMALE | 26,192,882 | RURAL | 12,024,676 | |||
SHOWS | MALE | 2,058,425 | CHILDREN (5-15) | --- | URBAN | 3,176,327 |
FEMALE | 2,066,675 | RURAL | 948,773 | |||
THEATER | MALE | 3,011,964 | CHILDREN (5-15) | 754,500 | URBAN | 4,647,720 |
FEMALE | 3,024,036 | RURAL | 1,388,280 | |||
DANCE | MALE | 880,236 | CHILDREN (5-15) | 220,500 | URBAN | 1,358,280 |
FEMALE | 883,764 | RURAL | 405,720 | |||
CIRCUS | MALE | 881,084 | CHILDREN (5-15) | 220,713 | URBAN | 1,359,589 |
FEMALE | 884,616 | RURAL | 406,111 |
To incorporate the sustainable development approach in the elaboration and implementation of the Cultural Development Program until 2030
Submitted by on 29 Oct 2020International Cooperation for Sustainable Development
Strengthen the activity of international cooperation for development as a complementary tool for the implementation of the cultural policy.
Submitted by on 29 Oct 2020Goal 4 - Promote Human Rights and Fundamental Freedoms
Gender Equality
Years | Total Managers | Percentage |
2016 | 1155 | 48.80% |
2017 | 1113 | 49.10% |
2018 | 939 | 49.00% |
2019 | 982 | 49.90% |
Sector | Years | Percentage |
Plastic arts | 2016 | 20.00% |
2017 | 20.00% | |
2018 | 20.00% | |
2019 | 30.00% | |
Performing Arts | 2016 | 45.10% |
2017 | 43.60% | |
2018 | 42.20% | |
2019 | 47.40% | |
Art Education (Elementary and Middle Level) | 2016 | 87.00% |
2017 | 81.00% | |
2018 | 88.00% | |
2019 | 85.00% | |
Crafts | 2016 | 38.75% |
2017 | 41.64% | |
2018 | 41.04% | |
2019 | 42.98% |
The policy of promoting culture for gender equality
Submitted by on 29 Oct 2020Libertad artística
The policy for the promotion of the national film and audiovisual creation
Submitted by on 29 Oct 2020Measures and Initiatives reported by Civil Society Organizations
To promote and strengthen the environmental dimension in cultural processes together with the entities of the culture system
Submitted by on 29 Oct 2020To participate in the decision-making processes in the audiovisual field that take place in the country
Submitted by on 29 Oct 2020Contribute to the development of applied and monumental arts in conjunction with other institutions in the country.
Submitted by on 29 Oct 2020To promote processes of cultural improvement and participation
Submitted by on 29 Oct 2020To contribute to the development of artistic and literary creation through a System of Scholarships and Awards.
Submitted by on 29 Oct 2020To encourage dialogues about cultural processes, between artists and intellectuals, and institutions of the cultural system.
Submitted by on 29 Oct 2020To expand and extend the options for cultural goods and services provided by the spaces and programs of the Antonio Núñez Jiménez Foundation.
Submitted by on 29 Oct 2020To promote the participation of national creators and artists in related cultural events at both the national and international levels.
Submitted by on 29 Oct 2020To promote the participation of members from all over the country in related socio-cultural events at both the national and international levels.
Submitted by on 29 Oct 2020Develop professional and technical collaboration programs with artists in Cuba or abroad
Submitted by on 29 Oct 2020To promote the presence of the Association’s members in exhibition and marketing spaces at an international level.
Submitted by on 29 Oct 2020To contribute to the participation of film professionals in relevant international events
Submitted by on 29 Oct 2020Encourage actions to promote and disseminate the artistic and literary creation of the organization's members, both at home and abroad
Submitted by on 29 Oct 2020To favor spaces of exchange and participation from the foundation, stimulating processes of sustainable development at a local level.
Submitted by on 29 Oct 2020To contribute to the rescue of techniques and trades related to the national culture through training processes based on research and experimentation.
Submitted by on 29 Oct 2020To promote spaces of exchange that favor undertakings related to cultural, artistic, and literary expressions
Submitted by on 29 Oct 2020Preserve, promote, update and develop the craft techniques.
Submitted by on 29 Oct 2020To contribute to the development, strengthening and dissemination of cultural, popular and community manifestations.
Submitted by on 29 Oct 2020Develop actions at the national and regional levels aimed at raising awareness, access and enjoyment of audiovisual content by different sectors of society, with emphasis on people with sensory disabilities.
Submitted by on 29 Oct 2020Develop projects and actions aimed at supporting a policy of inclusion in the performance of monumental arts applied at the national level.
Submitted by on 29 Oct 2020Support programs and initiatives aimed at preserving social dynamics, local identity values and those of certain social groups.
Submitted by on 29 Oct 2020Defend the freedom of intellectual and artistic creation.
Submitted by on 29 Oct 2020Emerging Transversal Issues
Updating the “La Papeleta” app for mobile devices
Submitted by on 29 Oct 2020Modernizing the communications hub for the CUBARTE network
Submitted by on 29 Oct 2020Dynamic digital indicators
Submitted by on 29 Oct 2020Development and implementation of the National Program against Racism and Racial Discrimination
Submitted by on 29 Oct 2020Challenges and Achievements
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