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

Moldova - Profile Updates

Moldova/ 3.4 International cultural co-operation

3.4.6 Other relevant issues

A report on cultural policies in Moldova has been drafted with the help of the European Cultural Foundation and the German Marshall Fund.

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

4.1 Main cultural policy issues and priorities

Culture 2015 is a new Convention on support and development of culture in Moldova signed in Oct 2011.

Moldova/ 4.2 Specific policy issues and recent debates

4.2.3 Cultural/creative industries: policies and programmes

TV stations have restructured or started in the past year, with positive implications for the cultural sector.

Moldova/ 4.2 Specific policy issues and recent debates

4.2.3 Cultural/creative industries: policies and programmes

State funds for the cinema sector have decreased significantly since 2006.

4.2 Specific policy issues and recent debates

4.2.11 New technologies and digitalisation in the arts and culture

A 2011 draft law seeks the return of the originals of 30 Moldovan films from Ukraine.

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

4.3 Other relevant issues and debates

A new book outlines the "Vision on Cultural Policy of Moldova: from changes to sustainability".

Moldova/ 5.3 Sector specific legislation

5.3.3 Cultural heritage

The Law on Archaeological Heritage was adopted in Sept 2010.

Moldova/ 5.3 Sector specific legislation

5.3.6 Film, video and photography

The Law on Cinematography is under review by a group of experts.

Moldova/ 6. Financing of culture

6.3. Trends and indicators for private cultural financing

In 2011, the "Edelweiss" Foundation was the most significant financer of cultural life in Moldova.

Moldova/ 7. Cultural institutions and new partnerships

7.3 Emerging partnerships or collaborations

In recent years, the Soros Foundation Moldova has re-oriented its activities away from direct funding for artsists' programmes, grants, etc. and instead is directing its support towards cultural policy. This includes training for the cultural sector on accessing other funds.

8.1 Support to artists and other creative workers

8.1.3 Grants, awards, scholarships

10 new national awards in culture and science announced for 20th anniversary of Moldova’s independence.

8.3 Arts and cultural education

8.3.1 Institutional overview

In 2011 a pilot project for the development of arts education was organised by the National Commission for UNESCO.

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