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4.2 Specific policy issues and recent debates

4.2.9 Employment policies for the cultural sector

Salaries in the cultural sector continue to decline, with 15% needing more than one job.

 Latvia Chapter 429

6.2 Public cultural expenditure

6.2.2 Public cultural expenditure broken down by level of government

In 2010 municipalities spent 37.4% less on culture, recreation and religion than in 2008.

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8.4 Amateur arts, cultural associations and civil initiatives

8.4.2 Cultural houses and community cultural clubs

Cultural houses have decreased by 58% in Riga and 39% outside Riga between 1990 and 2010.

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