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Slovenia/ 3. Competence, decision-making and administration
3.3 Inter-ministerial or intergovernmental co-operation
Culture is included in a number of government operational programmes for 2007-2011 such as regional development, the Information Society and human resource development.
Slovenia/ 3.4 International cultural co-operation
3.4.1 Overview of main structures and trends
The National Programme for Culture 2008-2011 will promote Slovenia within Europe and the world as a unique mixture of tradition and modernity and as an integral part of European culture.
Slovenia/ 4. Current issues in cultural policy development and debate
4.1 Main cultural policy issues and priorities
The Minister for Culture has set new cultural policy priorities including legislation, access to culture, infrastructure, improvement in working conditions, support for creativity, promotion of culture and tax incentives.
Slovenia/ 4.2 Specific policy issues and recent debates
4.2.2 Heritage issues and policies
Heritage priorities listed in the Programme for Culture 2008-2011 include better collaboration of all three strands of cultural heritage, education and training, tax relief, improvement of the standards for protection etc.
Slovenia/ 4.2 Specific policy issues and recent debates
4.2.3 Cultural/creative industries: policies and programmes
The Decision establishing the Slovenian Book Agency was taken and the allocation of public funds has been legally delegated to this paragovernmental organisation.
Slovenia/ 5.1 General legislation
5.1.2 Division of jurisdiction
With the planned establishment of the regional government level on 1 January 2009, state funding for local cultural activities is due to stop. This will have an impact on regional and municipal cultural institutions.
Slovenia/ 7. Public institutions in cultural infrastructure
7.3 Status and partnerships of public cultural institutions
The National Culture Programme 2008-2011 aims to establish better conditions for the production of art and cultural activities as a whole through more efficiency and effectiveness in public institutions.
Slovenia/ 8.2 Cultural consumption and participation
8.2.1 Trends and figures
Cultural organisations in Slovenia have been experiencing a drop in attendance in the past two years, although museums and galleries and libraries have enjoyed an increase in visitors.
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Council of Europe/ERICarts, "Compendium of Cultural Policies and Trends in Europe, 14th edition", 2013 | ISSN 2222-7334