Organización de los Estados Americanos Organização dos Estados Americanos Organisation des États américains Organization of American States
INTERNATIONAL WORKSHOP “CULTURE AS AN ENGINE OF ECONOMIC GROWTH AND SOCIAL INCLUSION IN THE AMERICAS”
October 1-2, 2007
Rubén Dario Room 1889 F Street NW, 8th Floor Organization of American States Washington, DC
INTERNATIONAL WORKSHOP “CULTURE AS AN ENGINE OF ECONOMIC GROWTH AND SOCIAL INCLUSION IN THE AMERICAS”
INTRODUCTION The 34 Member States of the Organization of American States have recognized repeatedly the fundamental role of culture in the economic, social and human development of the region. In the Fourth Summit of the Americas (Mar del Plata, 2005), the Heads of State and Government recognized the linkage between development and culture, and agreed that culture “in its multiple dimensions contributes, among other things, to the preservation and protection of historical heritage, to the enhancement of the dignity and identity of our peoples, to the creation of decent work and the overcoming of poverty.” According to the World Bank, 1/ culture represents 7% of gross domestic product (GDP) worldwide, which demonstrates its importance to national accounts and why it is important to think about the benefits of adopting national development policies which include culture, not only as an employment generator, but as an integral factor in the fight against poverty. Nevertheless, the role of culture in development processes is not understood in all sectors of the economy, or within many governmental institutions. The Member States have expressed their interest in addressing this gap in understanding through the Inter-American Committee of Culture (CIC), which promotes interaction among the different actors who take part in the design and implementation of cultural policies and programs on the national and regional level. The CIC expressed its interest in achieving better understanding of the role of culture as an essential factor of development among the cultural and financial authorities of the Member States, as well as in international organizations and agencies of cooperation, through the organization of an international workshop on the topic.
. “Globally the creative industries are estimated to account for 7 percent of world GDP…”. Shahid Yusuf, Economic Adviser, Development Research Group, The World Bank. Kaoru Nabeshima, Economist, Development Research Group, The World Bank. Urban Development Needs Creativity: How Creative Industries Can Affect Urban Areas. November 2003. Online: http://www1.worldbank.org/devoutreach/nov03/textonly.asp?id=221 “Globally, creative industries are estimated to account for more than 7 per cent of the world’s gross domestic product (GDP) (World Bank 2003) and are forecast to grow on average by 10 per cent yearly (PriceWaterhouseCoopers 2003)”. United Nations Conference on Trade and Development (UNCTAD). Creative Industries and Development. 4TH June, 2004. Sao Paulo, Brasil. Online: http://www.unctad.org/en/docs/tdxibpd13_en.pdf “Creative industries have been estimated by UNCTAD to account for 7% of the world’s GDP, and as much as 4% of the GDP of low and middle-income countries. By 2015, the world percentage is expected to reach 11%”. Anwarul K. Chowdhury. UN Under-Secretary-General and High Representative for the Least Developed Countries, Landlocked Developing Countries and Small Island Developing States. Shanghai Symposium on the Creative Economy. 15 December 2005. Shanghai, China. Online: http://www.un.org/specialrep/ohrlls/Statements/15%20dec%2005%20-%20creative%20economies.pdf
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This workshop will also assist member-state governments to enhance their knowledge on how to access programs and resources of international cooperation for cultural development; to identify resources to facilitate enhanced inter-American cooperation through the implementation of a Work Plan for Cultural Development (2007-2009), to continue to carry out priority activities of Ministers for the biennium 2007-2009; and to advance the Members States’ planning for the next meeting of Ministers of Culture in 2008 and the Fifth Summit of the Americas in 2009. In this document, the Department of Education and Culture (DEC) of the Executive Secretariat for Integral Development (SEDI) of the Organization of American States (OAS) and the Inter-American Development Bank (IADB) present the goal, methodology, and expected results, as well as background, agenda, and operative aspects of the International Workshop: “Culture as an Engine of Economic Growth and Social Inclusion in the Americas” that will be held October 1-2, 2007 in OAS Headquarters in Washington, D.C. within the framework of the Third Regular Meeting of the Inter-American Committee of Culture.
BACKGROUND At the Third Meeting of Ministers of Culture of the OAS Member States that took place November 13-15, 2006 in Montreal, Canada, the Ministers approved a List of Priority Activities for the biennium 2007-2008, and entrusted the Inter-American Committee of Culture (CIC) with coordination and channeling of the resources needed to execute these activities in the following thematic areas:
Preservation and protection of cultural heritage Culture and the creation of decent jobs and the overcoming of poverty Culture and the enhancement of dignity and identity Culture and the role of indigenous peoples Cultural information systems (transversal priority)
The Ministers requested that the Department of Education and Culture of the General Secretariat of the OAS, as the Technical Secretariat of the CIC, to support implementation of the List of Priority Activities. To date several initiatives have been undertaken, such as the Case Study Workshop in the Protection of Cultural Heritage (Mexico City, March 21-23, 2007), the Seminar “Art and Culture as Strategies in the Prevention of Violence” (San Salvador, February 27-28, 2007), the Interagency synthesis Meeting on Cultural Information Systems (Bogotá, April 19-20, 2007), and the International Seminar on Cultural Diversity (Brasilia, June 27-29, 2007). The CIC seeks to strengthen and articulate these and future initiatives, as part of a Plan of Action that aims to support Member States in their efforts to stimulate and support the contribution of cultural industries and programs to the economic development and social cohesion of the region. This event is an important step in that effort. The CIC is pleased to cosponsor this event with the Inter-American Development Bank (IADB).
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OBJECTIVE Facilitate a focused dialogue among policymakers from culture, finance and planning sectors of the Member States, along with representatives of international institutions, on the impact of culture on economic and social development in the Americas and ways to enhance support for cultural development initiatives through international cooperation.
METHODOLOGY Presentation of the latest empirical evidence, examples, and case studies of successful cultural development initiatives, and joint analysis of opportunities for greater collaboration. Whenever possible, successful experiences and case studies will be presented jointly by the national culture agency and the finance/planning ministry or international cooperation agency.
EXPECTED RESULTS 1. Greater understanding by participants of the impact of culture on national development, resulting in the medium-term in the incorporation of culture into economic and social development plans of member States and into the programs of international cooperation agencies. A set of experiences and case studies of successful collaborations to increase income, employment, and social inclusion through cultural initiatives, to be published by Workshop sponsors. A handbook on cooperation alternatives, with specific information on the priorities of participating organizations (international institutions, donor agencies, nongovernmental organizations), their opportunities for financing culture initiatives, timelines, procedures, and contacts.
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PARTICIPANTS Representatives from the Ministries of Culture, Finance and Planning of the OAS Member States will participate in the Workshop, as well as invitees from international organizations. In addition, an invitation will be extended to regional and subregional financial organizations such as the Central American Bank of Economic Integration (BCIE), the Andean Development Corporation (CAF), and the Caribbean Development Bank (CDB). National agencies of cooperation, Permanent Observers to the OAS and other potential international partners, including nongovernmental organizations, will also be invited to attend.
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INTERNATIONAL WORKSHOP “CULTURE AS AN ENGINE OF ECONOMIC GROWTH AND SOCIAL INCLUSION IN THE AMERICAS”
DRAFT SCHEDULE
Monday, October 1, 2007 8:30 a.m. - 9:00 a.m. 9:00 a.m. - 9:20 a.m. Registration of participants WELCOMING REMARKS José Miguel Insulza, Secretary General, Organization of American States (OAS) Luis Alberto Moreno, President, Inter-American Development Bank (IDB)
9:20 a.m. - 9:30 a.m.
Introduction and goals for the workshop Lenore Yaffee García, Director, Department of Education and Culture (DEC), OAS
9:30 a.m. – 11:00 p.m.
FIRST PANEL - Development in the Americas Today: The Impact of the Economy of Culture Speakers2/: “Cultural Industries in Latin America and the Caribbean: An Overview,” presented by Francesco Lanzafame, IDB “Cultural Industries for Integral Development,” presented by Ernesto Piedras, The Competitive Intelligence Unit Kimmo Aulake, Chair of the Steering Committee for Culture, Council of Europe
Moderator:
11:00 a.m. - 11:15 a.m.
COFFEE BREAK
2. For the First, Second, Third, Fourth and Fifth Panel, speakers will have 15 minutes each to present the most recent evidence. Then, moderators will have 10 minutes to analyze the most relevant aspects of the presentations and finally there will be 60 minutes for dialogue among participants.
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Monday, October 1, 2007 (continued) 11: 15 a.m. – 12:45 p.m. SECOND PANEL - Cultural Tourism: communities Speakers: “Pueblos Mágicos of Mexico,” presented by Gabriela Cornejo, National Council for Culture and Arts of Mexico (CONACULTA) “Culture as an Instrument of Community Development in Bolivia,” presented by Peter McFarren, Quipus Cultural Foundation “The Socio-Economic Impact of the Oruro Carnival in Bolivia,” presented by Viviana Cortés Angarita, Convenio Andrés Bello Amb. Sonia Johnny - Chief Tourism Section, Organization of American States (OAS) Building sustainable
Moderator:
12:45 p.m. - 2:15 p.m. 2:15 p.m. – 3:45 p.m.
LUNCH BREAK
THIRD PANEL - Fiscal and other incentives for cultural industries and their impact on national economies Speakers: “The Impact of the Cinema Law on the Colombian Economy,” presented by David Melo Torres, Ministry of Culture of Colombia “Cultural Policy Implementation in Brazil,” co-presented by Alfredo Manevy, Ministry of Culture of Brazil and Luciane Gorgulho of the National Bank for Economic and Social Development (BNDES) of Brazil “An Overview of the Jamaican Music Industry,” presented by Lloyd Stanbury, Jamaica Jean-Francois Bernier, Director General, Cultural Industries Branch, Canadian Heritage
Moderator:
3:45 p.m. - 4:00 p.m.
COFFE BREAK
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Monday, October 1, 2007 (continued) 4:00 p.m. – 5:30 p.m. FOURTH PANEL –Creative Economy: opportunities and challenges Speakers: “The Cultural Industries in CARICOM: Trade and Development Challenge,” presented by Keith Nurse, Caribbean Regional Negotiating Machinery (CRNM) “International Book Fair of Santo Domingo,” presented by José Rafael Lantigua, Culture Secretary of the Dominican Republic “Harnessing the Creativity of Central American Youth to Power Special Effects in World Cinema,” presented by Carlos Argüello, Studio C/CA Foundation
Moderator: Barry Bergey, Director, Folk and Traditional Arts, National Endowment for the Arts 5:30 p.m. - 5:45 p.m. 5:45 p.m. - 6:15 p.m. 6:15 p.m. – 8:00 p.m. Brief summary of the discussions Transfer to the Inter-American Development Bank (IADB) Highlights from the Collection of the Art Museum of the Americas – Outstanding works by Artist from the Spanish, English, French, and Dutch Speaking Caribbean – IDB Cultural Center
Tuesday, October 2, 2007 9:00 a.m. - 11:00 a.m. Cooperation Alternatives for Cultural Development: Roundtable on opportunities for collaboration, priorities and procedures Three brief presentations: “The Impact of the Creative Economy in Development,” presented by Edna dos Santos-Duisemberg, UNCTAD “Culture and Development at the World Bank,” presented by Stefania Abakerli, World Bank IDB – Opportunities of collaboration – and Antonio Rodríguez, Director, InterAmerican Foundation for Culture and Development (ICDF) Moderator: Irene Klinger, Director of the Department of External Relations of the OAS 11:00 a.m. – 11:30 a.m. Conclusions and next steps
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Tuesday, October 2, 2007 (continued) 11:30 a.m. – 11:45 a.m. 11:45 a.m. COFFEE BREAK Opening III Ordinary Meeting of the Inter-American Committee on Culture