Policies and programmes to promote cultural diversity


When
2016
Who
Ministry of culture
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Description of the policy/measure

The information is contained in item b.

Results achieved

The implementation of the financing programmes of the ministry of culture creates conditions for the full use of the potential of cultural and creative industries for sustainable development of the bulgarian economy by creating new jobs, expanded internal market with quality goods and services, increased exports and increased  tax receipts, as well as through the promotion of bulgarian culture and cultural diversity.at the same time they help the  integration processes, create conditions for formal and informal lifelong learning , for equal access to human knowledge, communication and awareness, to promote cultural diversity, to tackle discrimination, racism and intolerance, to preserve the continuity between generations.the activities with children and youth-oriented projects, the protection of intangible cultural heritage, the development of amateur art, the cultural integration of ethnic communities and people with disabilities, the active ageing policies, the strategy for equal participation of women and men in cultural life, etc. promote the diversity of cultural expressions.supporting festivals in the fields of theatre, music and dance creates conditions for the development of audiences and creating of new audiences in the performing arts.

Financial resources allocated to the policy

The information is contained in item b. the funding of the programmes is realized from the annual budget of the ministry of culture for the relevant year.