The Netherlands - Profile Updates
The Netherlands/ 3. Competence, decision-making and administration
3.2 Overall description of the system
A new Committee on the Benefits of Culture has been invited to recommend ways to link the cultural sector and other societal sectors, including funding opportunities.
The Netherlands/ 3. Competence, decision-making and administration
3.2 Overall description of the system
Recent years have seen changes in the approach taken to international cultural policies, including closer links with other national policy fields, broadening the scope of target countries and allowing a cultural sector specific approach.
The Netherlands/ 4. Current issues in cultural policy development and debate
4.1 Main cultural policy issues and priorities
Main cultural policy targets outlined in the policy memorandum Art for Life's Sake are: excellence, innovation and E-Culture, participation, a More Beautiful Country, and a strong culture sector.
The Netherlands/ 4.2 Specific policy issues and recent debates
4.2.3 Cultural/creative industries: policies and programmes
The successful programme, Our Creative Capacity, which helps the creative industries to achieve their full economic potential is currently under review.
The Netherlands/ 4. Current issues in cultural policy development and debate
4.2.4 Cultural diversity and inclusion policies
An assessment of media policy in The Netherlands with regard to cultural diversity - From Margin to Mainstream - has been published.
The Netherlands/ 4.2 Recent policy issues and debates
4.2.6 Media pluralism and content diversity
Extra funding will be given in coming years to increase the quantity and quality of public media programming aimed at young adults and ethnic groups, especially related to art, with special emphasis on drama.
The Netherlands/ 4.2 Recent policy issues and debates
4.2.6 Media pluralism and content diversity
The Netherlands Public Broadcasting System (NPO) will review which of the 17 digital channels it will have to cut, due to poor ratings and expensive distribution.
The Netherlands/ 4.2 Specific policy issues and recent debates
4.2.11 New technologies and digitalisation in the arts and culture
The Dutch government allocated a large budget to be spent over 7 years aimed at the digitisation of the country's audiovisual memory.
The Netherlands/ 8.1 Direct and indirect support to artists
8.1.1 Special artists funds
A new Dutch Fund for the Performing Arts+ was created, originating from a merger of 3 existing performing arts funds.
The Netherlands/ 8.2 Cultural consumption and participation
8.2.1 Trends and figures
New cultural participation survey results show that the "ageing" of audiences at traditional cultural events seems to have stopped. Significant increases of young people (12-17 years) visiting museums and performing arts events were recorded.
The Netherlands/ 8.2 Cultural consumption and participation
8.2.2 Policies and programmes
As of the school year 2008/2009, all 9 million students in secondary education will receive a culture card (with credit of 15 euros), which replaces the system of vouchers.
The Netherlands/ 8.4 Amateur arts, cultural associations and community centres
8.4.1 Amateur arts
A new 10 point cultural participation plan is being introduced which will be supported by a new and independent arts education and amateur arts fund.
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Council of Europe/ERICarts, "Compendium of Cultural Policies and Trends in Europe, 14th edition", 2013 | ISSN 2222-7334