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A special coordinator was given responsibility at national level for coordinating both the preparations and the implementation of the year. the coordinator was also assigned to create conditions for sustainable change in swedish cultural life through greater ethnic and cultural diversity, and to submit proposals on how best to promote cultural diversity in the publicly financed cultural field. the coordinator decided at an early stage that in discharging the mandate it would be necessary to proceed from a broader diversity context that embraced not only ethnic and cultural diversity but also such perspectives as gender, age, educational background, sexual orientation and functionality in cultural life.in the final report (sou 2007:50), the coordinator established that the year of cultural diversity 2006 had helped to lift the issue up on the public agenda and had raised awareness among decision-makers, cultural practitioners and audiences about the importance of a more open, inclusive cultural life. the year also made clear that publicly financed cultural activities must address society as a whole and reflect the wide range of knowledge and experience and the diverse perspectives found in the community.the reports of results submitted to the government by agencies and institutions concerning the year of cultural diversity indicated a high level of ambition throughout. it may be said that many processes to achieve the objectives were initiated during the year, for example, with regard to active audience work to reach new groups and a diversified offering.