Armenia : Profile updates - Compendium of Cultural Policies and Trends in Europe

Armenia - Profile Updates

Armenia/ 3. Competence, decision-making and administration

3.3 Inter-ministerial or intergovernmental co-operation

The role of the Ministry for Diaspora is increasing in cultural projects.

Armenia/ 3.4 International cultural co-operation

3.4.2 Public actors and cultural diplomacy

New cultural agreements signed with Slovenia, Czech Republic, France, Iran, Turkmenistan, India and Italy.

3.4 International cultural co-operation

3.4.3 European / international actors and programmes

Yerevan was chosen as World Book Capital 2012.

3.4 International cultural co-operation

3.4.4 Direct professional co-operation

Regional cultural development increased in 2011.

3.4 International cultural co-operation

3.4.5 Cross-border intercultural dialogue and co-operation

New cultural relations are being developed between Armenia and Turkey in 2010-12.

3.4 International cultural co-operation

3.4.6 Other relevant issues

Since 2011, cultural support is being provided to the Armenian Diaspora including the publishing of 4 books.

Armenia/ 4. Current issues in cultural policy development and debate

4.2.1 Conceptual issues of policies for the arts

Currently, state financial support and volumes of film-making are increasing, although the sector still has many challenges.

4.2 Specific policy issues and recent debates

4.2.9 Employment policies for the cultural sector

Salaries of workers in cultural organisations remain lower than in education and health.

4. Current issues in cultural policy development and debate

4.3 Other relevant issues and debates

Ministry of Culture attempts to address transparency issues, but still some way to go.

Armenia/ 5.3 Sector specific legislation

5.3.2 Performing arts and music

The draft Law on Theatres was prepared and submitted to the National Assembly for review.

Armenia/ 5.3 Sector specific legislation

5.3.3 Cultural heritage

The draft Laws on Museums and Museum Collections is in parliamentary process.

Armenia/ 5.3 Sector specific legislation

5.3.3 Cultural heritage

The Law on Intangible Heritage was developed and accepted by the National Assembly.

5.3 Sector specific legislation

5.3.4 Literature and libraries

In 2012 the Law on Libraries and Library Science was adopted.

6.2 Public cultural expenditure

6.2.2 Public cultural expenditure broken down by level of government

The state cultural budget rose slightly in 2011, following a significant fall in 2010.

7. Public institutions in cultural infrastructure

7.1 Cultural infrastructure: tendencies & strategies

Central funds for cultural activities in the Marzes increased by over 14% from 2009-2011 but are still insufficient.

Armenia/ 8.1 Support to artists and other creative workers

8.1.1 Overview of strategies, programmes and direct or indirect forms of support

A special grant programme of the Armenian Ministry of Culture was created for individual artists, institutions and artists unions.

8.2 Cultural consumption and participation

8.2.1 Trends and figures

The number of visitors to museums and attendances at cultural performances are growing constantly.

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