Med Culture Programme Support culture as a vector of democratisation, social and human development, in the Southern Mediterranean Region. Christiane DABDOUB NASSER c.dabdoub-nasser@medculture.eu www.medculture.eu

Programme Objective A sector that is well-informed, dynamic, well-governed, favouring exchanges and networking at national and regional levels.

TOWARDS A NATIONAL STRATEGY FOR CULTURE In partnership with the MINISTRY OF CULTURE IN JORDAN First National Consultative Workshop

Regulatory Frameworks Why a National Strategy for Culture? Regulatory Frameworks Gover-nance Funds Long term support mechanism Because it is the means by which the value of culture and its role for the development of societies and nations, translates into a real project that promotes coherent and long-term support measures for the sector, regulating it at national and local levels, and providing it with adequate policies, funding, etc. Like any other avenue of human endeavour, the culture sector needs planning if it is to take its place alongside other development avenues.

The Process An expressed priority need (Med Culture consultations, 2014); The Ministry of Culture of Jordan defined it as a priority action early on 2015; Peer-to-Peer workshop (8-9 June 2015, in Amman) Two National Consultative Workshops Retreat

The Process A Peer-to-Peer workshop (8-9 June 2015, in Amman) to discuss methodology, approach and processes towards the definition of a strategic plan for culture; STRATEGY SCHEME

The Process Why consultative workshops at a national scale? If culture counts for its citizens, then they should be part of the planning process that makes it viable for their healthy well-being as individuals and as groups and associations.

The Process Two National Consultative Workshops The aim of NCW1: provide a space for ministries and cultural operators to set a common vision for culture, and define its perimeters and objectives. First draft of a working document to be disseminated and reviewed in time for the second workshop.

The Process Two National Consultative Workshops The aim of NCW2: discuss the draft and add two more components : a) priorities for an action plan; b) parametres for monitoring and evaluation. UNESCO’s contributions to this step are invaluable for defining indicators!

Local initiative: Independent Cultural Policy Group: Local artists and practitioners researching the cultural scene, in relation to cultural policy; Coordinate with Al Mawred and other groups in the Arab region; Coordinate with Ministry of Culture and Municipality of Amman; Active within the Med Culture programme.

The Process Organisation of a retreat to finalise the working document All partners: advocate for validation and endorsement!

In practical terms... A National Strategy for Culture addresses the sector within its context at many levels. It defines: The vision The roles of the stakeholders The objectives and their corresponding policy guidelines Priorities for action plans with foreseen steps and operational budgets for the short term Parametres for monitoring and evaluation.

In practical terms... This workshop will address: Vision, main strategic objectives and corresponding policy guidelines The roles of the partners (stakeholders): a) the public authorities; b) civil society; 3) elected officials; and 4) cultural operators and artists The objectives and their corresponding policy guidelines