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Ukraine - Profile UpdatesUkraine/ 2. Competence, decision-making and administration
2.2 Overall description of the system
An new non-governmental council will particiapte in formulating and monitoring cultural policies in Ukriane.
Ukraine/ 2.4 International cultural co-operation
2.4.1 Overview of main structures and trends
In 2009, Ukraine signed cultural and tourism agreements with Serbia, China, Poland, Lithuania, Brazil, and Morocco.
Ukraine/ 2.4 International cultural co-operation
2.4.3 European / international actors and programmes
On 20 January 2010 Ukraine ratified the UNESCO Convention on the Protection and Promotion of the Diversity of Cultural Expressions.
Ukraine/ 2.4 International cultural co-operation
2.4.3 European / international actors and programmes
The Kyiv Ministerial Conference held in November 2009 determined concrete events and projects for 2009 and 2010 in the cultural sphere.
Ukraine/ 2.4 International cultural co-operation
2.4.6 Other relevant issues
A white paper on cultural achievements of Ukrainians throughout the world is planned.
Ukraine/ 2.4 International cultural co-operation
2.4.6 Other relevant issues
A new programme will support cultural relations with the Ukrainian diaspora from 2011-2015.
Ukraine/ 3. General objectives and principles of cultural policy
3.3 Cultural policy objectives
A new state programme will support innovative development of culture in the period 2009-1013, to include financing, legislation and new technologies.
Ukraine/ 4. Current issues in cultural policy development and debate
4.1 Main cultural policy issues and priorities
Decentralisation for cultural organisations proceeded in 2009 with the granting of autonomy in financing and accountability.
Ukraine/ 4. Current issues in cultural policy development and debate
4.1 Main cultural policy issues and priorities
A new resolution disallows local authorities to evict cultural associations from state-owned or community-owned premises.
Ukraine/ 4. Current issues in cultural policy development and debate
4.2.1 Cultural minorities, groups and communities
In 2010, a priority is to develop support measures for national minorities that do not have a homeland, such as Roma, Assyrians, Karaites.
Ukraine/ 4.2 Recent policy issues and debates
4.2.8 New technologies and cultural policies
The process of establishing a unified and generally accessible electronic library in Ukraine will start in 2011 and take 5 years.
Ukraine/ 5.1 General legislation
5.1.5 Tax laws
In February 2010, the Parliament approved the amendments to the Law on Cinematography, by which Ukrainian film production will be exempt from VAT for the next 5 years.
Ukraine/ 5.3 Sector specific legislation
5.3.3 Cultural heritage
Museums activities will be widened and developed under amendments to the Law made in 2009.
Ukraine/ 5.3 Sector specific legislation
5.3.3 Cultural heritage
In February 2010, the Law "On Amendments to the List of Cultural Objects Prohibited from Privatisation" includes proposals from regions and municipalities.
Ukraine/ 5.3 Sector specific legislation
5.3.4 Literature and libraries
The exemption of book publishers from VAT has been extended to 2015.
Ukraine/ 6. Financing of culture
6.1 Short overview
Cinema and cultural ethnic groups were among the areas hardest hit by severe cuts in cultural funding in 2009.
Ukraine/ 6. Financing of culture
6.1 Short overview
Cultural consumption remains at a low level in Ukraine due to low incomes.
Ukraine/ 8.2 Cultural consumption and participation
8.2.1 Trends and figures
There has been an increase in museum visitor numbers due to innovative policies developed by newly independent musems at municipal, regional and national level.
Council of Europe/ERICarts, "Compendium of Cultural Policies and Trends in Europe, 11th edition", 2010
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