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Portugal/ 4.2 Specific policy issues and recent debates

4.2.11 New technologies and digitalisation in the arts and culture

In four years, broadband internet access grew in Portugal from 20% to 46% in 2009.

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Portugal/ 6. Financing of culture

6.1 Short overview

The percentage of the central budget for culture averaged 0.5% over a period of thirteen years to 2010, compared to 1.1% for local government.

 Portugal Chapter 61

Portugal/ 6. Financing of culture

6.1 Short overview

An upward trend in expenditure on culture by Portuguese families can be seen since 2003.

 Portugal Chapter 61

Portugal/ 8.2 Cultural consumption and participation

8.2.1 Trends and figures

Cultural participation has gown significantly between 1990 and 2009, apart from cinema.

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