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

Georgia - Profile Updates

2. General objectives and principles of cultural policy

2.3 Cultural policy objectives

In 2011 links between culture and the economy are being emphasised in Georgia.

Georgia/ 2. General objectives and principles of cultural policy

2.3 Cultural policy objectives

Priorities (2011-14) are arts education, promoting Georia abroad, heritage and museums and artforms.

3.4 International cultural co-operation

3.4.3 European / international actors and programmes

Closer links in the area of culture will operate with both Portugal, Bulgaria and Malta.

Georgia/ 3.4 International cultural co-operation

3.4.3 European / international actors and programmes

Georgia is working on possible cultural projects within the Eastern Partnership.

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

4.2.1 Conceptual issues of policies for the arts

Priority will be given to involvement of UNESCO in cultural heritage and education issues in the Georgian territories occupied by Russia.

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

4.2.1 Conceptual issues of policies for the arts

Since 2008, culture has become an important feature of creating a positive image of Georgia.

Georgia/ 4.2 Specific policy issues and recent debates

4.2.2 Heritage issues and policies

Government and private funds are helping to restore cultural heritage sites damaged in the war of 2008.

Georgia/ 4.2 Specific policy issues and recent debates

4.2.2 Heritage issues and policies

Culture is one of the priorities for the revitalisation of the conflict region Shida Kartli.

4.2 Specific policy issues and recent debates

4.2.3 Cultural/creative industries: policies and programmes

An innovative project at the government aims to develop the games technology in Georgia.

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

4.2.4 Cultural diversity and inclusion policies

A new National Vision and Action Plan offers support for minority cultures and education.

6. Financing of culture

6.3. Trends and indicators for private cultural financing

The Cartu private Foundation has funded a considerable percentage of culture activity in Georgia.

Georgia/ 8.3 Arts and cultural education

8.3.2 Arts in schools

A new national curriculum will see new cultural subjects introduced over the next few years.

8.4 Amateur arts, cultural associations and civil initiatives

8.4.1 Amateur arts and folk culture

A study of active folk collectives in 2011 will enable ‘certification’ and access to state funds.

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