The 1980 Recommendation concerning the Status of the Artist calls upon Member States to improve the professional, social and economic status of artists through the implementation of policies and measures related to training, social security, employment, income and tax conditions, mobility and freedom of expression.

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The 2005 Convention calls for a new approach to international cooperation by promoting a more balanced exchange of cultural goods and services and greater mobility of artists and cultural professionals.

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A policy and discussion paper calling on politicians, decision-makers, and stakeholders to recognize the deep social and economic value of live music, addressing what it terms "musical heartache" across communities.

Find it here on Concerts SA archives page (direct pdf link here). English only.

This study examines 59 bilateral and regional agreements concluded between 2005 and 2017, and reveals the trends that have emerged since the adoption of the 2005 Convention at the international level.

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This Toolkit examines how historical links between countries, different political contexts, technical infrastructure and skills, freedom to travel, living and working conditions, aesthetics, traditions, and of course financial resources, can influence expectations and engagement, when it comes to international and intercultural activities.

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The "Fair Culture" study is the first to present a comprehensive concept for establishing and promoting fair exchange and trade relations in the cultural sector worldwide.

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A policy driven document that supports the findings of several global research studies and policy processes showing that an overemphasis on the economic dividends of culture has overshadowed its important potential for developing democracy. This report offers a more balanced approach to cultural policy for the furtherance of democracy in local contexts.

The report collects the comprehensive findings and discussions from the Shukuma Mzansi! SA-EU Dialogue: Democracy in the Context of Culture, an international series of policy-driven dialogues exploring culture as a tool for active citizenry, participatory governance, and urban policy.

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Not a toolkit! Fair collaboration in cultural relations: a reflAction is the result of a commission from EUNIC (European Union National Institutes for Culture) to a team of six experts with diverse profiles and backgrounds to develop a set of user-centred tools for EUNIC members and colleagues working in the field of cultural relations.

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The UNESCO Global Report, Re|Shaping Policies for Creativity – Addressing culture as a global public good, is the third edition of a series designed to monitor the implementation of the 2005 Convention on the Protection and Promotion of the Diversity of Cultural Expressions.

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The Executive Summary is available in Arabic, Chinese, English, French, German, Hindi, Indonesian, Japanese, Korean, Mongolian, Russian, Spanish, Thai, and Urdu.

Artists are the driving force behind creativity, fostering a sense of belonging and economic values. The UNESCO 1980 Recommendation concerning the Status of the Artist has contributed to better responding to their specific needs. The fifth global consultation on the implementation of the Recommendation demonstrates the ongoing actions of UNESCO to protect the status of artists.

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The Cultural and Artist Mobility Advocacy Summit (CAMAS) was organised by On the Move, Tamizdat, and cultural advocate Marie Fol (both OTM members) in cooperation with Womex 2023. CAMAS provided a platform that encouraged participants to forge cross-sector alliances to support existing advocacy initiatives, while it also promoted new strategic alliances - a blueprint for the Live Arts Lab.

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The UN General Assembly adopted the resolution A/RES/78/133 promoting the creative economy for sustainable development, recognizing its crucial role in achieving the 2030 Agenda. This resolution acknowledges the creative economy's contribution to economic growth, job creation, and broader socioeconomic development, including fostering innovation and inclusive growth. It also emphasizes the importance of international cooperation and partnerships in unlocking the benefits of the creative economy. 

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The document Fair Culture Charter supports the creation and strengthening of a movement for Fair Culture that wants to achieve decent working conditions for all artists, creatives, and other cultural workers.

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