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Promoting georgian culture abroad
Where
Georgia
Georgia
When
2016
2016
Who
Ministry of culture and monument protection of georgia;, ministry of foreign affairs of georgia
Ministry of culture and monument protection of georgia;, ministry of foreign affairs of georgia
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Description of the policy/measure
The measure represents the special programme of the mocmp that includes both the budget allocated for international dimension of activities carried out by 86 lepls founded by the ministry and projects proposed by various applicants. the programme supports participation of georgian artists and cultural operators in various international cultural events organised in foreign countries  as are festivals, concerts, competitions, national cultural events abroad and supporting students culture and arts studies  in foreign countries. it also supports organisation of international festivals in georgia.in 2015 georgian artists and cultural operators participated in 30 music, film, theatre, folk festivals organised in foreign countries.
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Results achieved
Implementation of the measure results to better positioning of georgian culture at international level. it will increase production of compatible cultural goods and services, export opportunities and will improve visibility and image of the country. georgia will better attract foreign investments adding value to national economy.Â
Financial resources allocated to the policy
Annually 7mln gel (2.8 mln euro) in average is amounted for the programme, out of which 665 000 gel (266 000 euro) is contributed for organisation of cultural days and events in foreign countries; 2, 295 000 gel (918 000 euro) participation of national cultural operators and  artists in cultural events organised abroad as well as supporting arts students studies in foreign countries and 3 310 000 gel (1 324 000 euro)for organisation of international cultural events in georgia.