1. The Classification of cultural products and industries
International Recommendations for compiling Culture Satellite Accounts
Meeting of the Expert Group on International Statistical Classifications
Lydia Deloumeaux, Assistant Programme Specialist, Culture Statistics
6-8 September 2017, New York, USA

2. Culture Satellite Accounts
Section 1
Culture Satellite Accounts
CSA: Classification of cultural products and industries

3. UIS Culture Statistics: Objectives
The development of statistical concepts, standards, recommendations and methodologies in cultural statistics
The administration of culture surveys, maintenance of international databases and production of analysis
The provision of training and technical assistance in cultural statistics to member states
The promotion of cultural statistics globally
CSA: Classification of cultural products and industries

4. CSA: Classification of cultural products and industries

5. Facilitates the international comparability of culture statistics
International Recommendations for compiling Culture Satellite Accounts
Provides framework for the development of national culture satellite accounts
Facilitates the international comparability of culture statistics
CSA: Classification of cultural products and industries

6. CSA: Classification of cultural products and industries

8. Provides concepts and definitions
CSA based on existing culture standard: the 2009 UNESCO Framework for culture Statistics
Provides concepts and definitions
Guide for the production of comparable statistics
Supports the development of indicators and analytical research in the culture sector
CSA: Classification of cultural products and industries

9. What is the 2009 UNESCO FCS?
Conceptual model for defining culture for statistical purposes
Tool for organizing cultural statistics internationally and nationally
Methodology to support the production of harmonized data and indicators
Goods and Services
Classification instrument that includes taxonomies from recognized international standard classifications for use in cultural statistics
Occupations
Industries /
Activities
CSA: Classification of cultural products and industries

10. Names of classifications Economic Classifications
The Classifications Used in the 2009 UNESCO FCS to define culture
Type of measures
Names of classifications
Economic Classifications
Production:
International Standard Industrial Classification (ISIC 4)
Central Product Classification 2
Trade
Harmonized Commodity Description and Coding System (HS 2007) and Extended Balance of Payments (EBOPS 2010)
Employment
International Standard Classification of Occupations (ISCO 08)
Social
International Classification of Activities for Time-Use (ICATUS) ?
Others to be added as required
CSA: Classification of cultural products and industries

11. The Classification of cultural products and industries
Section 2
The Classification of cultural products and industries
CSA: Classification of cultural products and industries

12. Amendment of existing standards in the CSA
2009 UNESCO Framework for culture statistics
The 2009 FCS will be updated in few years
International classifications:
ISIC Rev. 4
CPC 2.1
CSA: Classification of cultural products and industries

13. Subdomains: Detailed segmentation
Defining culture in economic terms: Slight amendment of the 2009 UNESCO FCS (part 1)
Domains
Subdomains: Detailed segmentation
 A. Cultural and Natural Heritage
Museums
Archeological and historical sites
Cultural Landscapes
Botanical gardens, Zoological gardens, Nature reserves
 B. Performance and Celebration
Performing arts (Theater, Opera, Dance, Puppetry)
Music (Live music, Sound recording)
Festivals, Fairs and Feasts
 C. Visual Arts and Crafts
Fine Arts (Paintings Drawings sculpture)
Photography
Crafts
 D. Books and Press
Books
Newspaper and Magazine
Other printed matter
Library
Book fairs
E. Audio-visual and Interactive Media
Film
Video
Radio
Television
On line games

14. Subdomains: Detailed segmentation
Defining culture in economic terms: Slight amendment of the UNESCO FCS (part 2)
Domains
Subdomains: Detailed segmentation
F. Design and Creative Services
Fashion Design
Graphic Design
Interior Design
Landscape design
Architectural Services
Advertising Services
G. Cultural Education and Training
Cultural Education
H. Cultural Management
General government
Private entities
CSA: Classification of cultural products and industries

15. Characterization of cultural products in the CSA
CSA: Classification of cultural products and industries

16. Classifications requirements
Identification of cultural products and industries according to each domain
Further disaggregation of international classifications
CPC 2 at 6-digit
ISIC Rev. 4 at 5 digit
CSA: Classification of cultural products and industries

17. Principles of disaggregation
ISIC code 9000, “Creative arts and entertainment activities” assigned to different cultural domains:
A. Cultural and Natural Heritage,
C. Visual Arts and Crafts
D. Books and Press
New proposal to split this code to fit the cultural domains
CSA: Classification of cultural products and industries

18. Creative, arts and entertainment activities
Segmentation of ISIC rev 4 code 9000 to ISIC-CUL
ISIC
Description
ISIC- CUL
Domain
9000
Creative, arts and entertainment activities
90001
Activities of production and promotion of live performances, events or exhibits intended for public viewing
Performance and celebrations
90002
Activities of restoring of works of art such as paintings and other visual arts produced by sculptors, painters, cartoonists, engravers, etc.
Visual arts
90003
Activities of individual writers and independent journalists
Books and Press
90004
Activities of individual authors, actors, directors, lecturers or speakers, stage-set designers and builders, etc.
Audiovisual and Media
90005
Activities of individual authors and musicians.
CSA: Classification of cultural products and industries

19. Principles of disaggregation (cont.)
Some products are split up according to the formats of transmission or type of content
Some products or industries included non cultural components
The need to distinguish between characteristic and connect products
The use of national classifications which already offer further breakdown such as Australia
Ensure adequate adoption process
CSA: Classification of cultural products and industries

20. Feedback from the Expert Group
Section 3
Feedback from the Expert Group
CSA: Classification of cultural products and industries

21. A Cultural and Natural Heritage
Classification of cultural products and industries using CPC 2.1 ISIC Rev 4: Domain A
CPC
(6 digits)
Descriptive
ISIC
(5 digits)
Description
A Cultural and Natural Heritage
964110
Museum services except for historical sites and buildings
91020
Museums activities and operation of historical sites and buildings
964120
Services for the management of historical sites and monuments and similar tourist attractions
964210
Botanical and zoological garden services
91030
Botanical and zoological gardens and nature reserves activities
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22. Feedback from the Expert Group
Inform UIS if the classification of products and industries need further review in terms of the international classification principles
Provide recommendations on how to align this classification to the international classification principles
CSA: Classification of cultural products and industries

23. Thank you!

24. Data to transform lives
Lydia Deloumeaux, Assistant Programme Specialist, Culture Statistics