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Language learning, multilingualism and intercultural dialogue
Cultural diversity and the digital economy
This information dossier is prepared for the Joint Committee Meeting of the European
Parliament and national parliaments about 'Education and Culture' on 8 December 2008.
Table of contents
LANGUAGE LEARNING, MULTILINGUALISM AND INTERCULTURAL DIALOGUE ..................... 2
EU LEGISLATION ........................................................................................................................................... 2
General Information ..................................................................................................................................... 2
EU INSTITUTIONS.......................................................................................................................................... 2
European Parliament ................................................................................................................................... 2
European Council ......................................................................................................................................... 3
Council of the EU ......................................................................................................................................... 3
European Commission .................................................................................................................................. 4
INTERNATIONAL ORGANISATIONS.......................................................................................................... 5
UNESCO....................................................................................................................................................... 5
Council of Europe......................................................................................................................................... 5
OECD ........................................................................................................................................................... 6
RESEARCH, NGOS .......................................................................................................................................... 6
GENERAL ........................................................................................................................................................ 6
Publications available in the EP Library ..................................................................................................... 6
CULTURAL DIVERSITY AND THE DIGITAL ECONOMY ....................................................................... 8
EU LEGISLATION ........................................................................................................................................... 8
General Information ..................................................................................................................................... 8
Legislation in force ....................................................................................................................................... 8
EU INSTITUTIONS.......................................................................................................................................... 8
European Parliament ................................................................................................................................... 8
European Council ......................................................................................................................................... 9
Council of the EU ......................................................................................................................................... 9
European Commission ................................................................................................................................ 10
INTERNATIONAL ORGANISATIONS........................................................................................................ 10
UNCTAD - United Nations conference on trade and development ............................................................ 10
UNESCO..................................................................................................................................................... 11
Council of Europe ....................................................................................................................................... 11
European Audiovisual Observatory ............................................................................................................ 11
OECD ......................................................................................................................................................... 11
RESEARCH, NGOS ........................................................................................................................................ 12
GENERAL ...................................................................................................................................................... 12
Publications available in the EP Library ................................................................................................... 12
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Language learning, multilingualism and intercultural
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EU LEGISLATION
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General Information
Framework strategy for multilingualism, SCADPlus, 20.1.2006
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This communication sets out the Commission's strategy for promoting multilingualism in
European society, in the economy and in the Commission itself. The aim is to build up citizens'
linguistic skills until each citizen has acquired practical skills in at least two languages other
than his or her mother tongue. (source: SCADPlus full text)
Action plan on language learning and linguistic diversity, SCADPlus, 20.12.2007
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The European Union is home to 450 million Europeans from diverse ethnic, cultural and
linguistic backgrounds and it is now important than ever that citizens have the skills necessary
to understand and communicate with their neighbours. At the moment, language skills are
unevenly spread across countries and social groups. The range of foreign languages spoken
by Europeans is narrow: learning one lingua franca alone is not enough. Every European
citizen should have meaningful communicative competence in at least two other languages in
addition to his or her mother tongue. This is an ambitious goal, but the progress already made
by several Member States shows that it is perfectly attainable. (source: SCADPlus full text)
EU INSTITUTIONS
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European Parliament
Legislative Observatory (OEIL)
Language-learning, multilinguism and linguistic diversity, INI/2008/2225 (OEIL)
Oeil procedure file
Multilingualism: framework strategy for language learning and linguistic diversity,
INI/2006/2083 (OEIL)
Oeil procedure file
The committee adopted the own-initiative report drawn up by Bernat JOAN I MARÍ
(Greens/EFA, ES) on the Commission's new framework strategy for multilingualism. The
committee pointed out that"multilingualism is a special feature of the EU" and a "basic
component" of European culture. It welcomed the Commission's action to promote languages
in the Community and reminded the Member States of the need to take suitable measures for
a genuine policy of learning foreign language skills. (source: EP: decision of the committee
responsible, 1st reading/single reading, 9 Oct 2006)
Promoting multilingualism and language learning in the European Union: the European
Indicator of Language Competence, INI/2005/2213 (OEIL)
Oeil procedure file
Immigrant communities' integration in Europe through multilingual schools and
education, INI/2004/2267 (OEIL)
Oeil procedure file
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... Support should be channelled into educational projects which, over and above curriculum
requirements, teach the language and culture of the host country to immigrants who are not of
school age, and towards bridge-building projects to foster dialogue between the culture and
history of the host region and the culture and history of immigrant communities ... (source: Oeil
procedure file)
EP studies
Multilingualism : Between Policy Objectives and Implementation. Study by Joe Cullen,
Clare Cullen,Véronique Maes and Gigliola Paviotti (MENON Network EEIG). European
Parliament Committee Culture and Edcuation, Policy Department B: Structural and Cohesion
Policies, IP/B/CULT/IC/2007-100, 2008
full text access to Volume 1 : Study and Volume 2 : Annexes
" ,,, On the surface, the indicators suggest that European citizens are responsive to the vision
of a ‘multilingual Europe’. However, there is a significant resistance to language learning. Only
1 in 5 Europeans can be described as an active language learner. Language skills are
unevenly distributed geographically and culturally. In schools, many states pay little attention to
the study of languages other than English. Teachers are reluctant to take up opportunities for
improving their language teaching skills and practices ..." (source: Study, page iii)
Intercultural Education in Schools. Study by Cristina Allemann-Ghionda and Deloitte
Consulting. European Parliament Committee Culture and Edcuation, Policy Department B:
Structural and Cohesion Policies, IP/B/FWC/2006-169-Lot2-C01-SC02, 2008
full text access English version, version française, deutsche Fassung
" ... The crucial question is whether and how European policies that are definitely favourable to
integrating diversity, fostering multilingualism, promoting intercultural dialogue and integrating
migrants and other cultural minorities, while giving every pupil and student equal educational
opportunities, find resonance in national policies and in daily educational realities in each of
the countries of the European Union. ... " (source: study, page iii)
European Council
French Presidency 2008
Quelles langues pour quelle Europe? - Etats généraux du multilinguisme. Reunion, Paris,
26 septembre 2008
web page
Full text access of press release Europe Joins Forces to Promote its Languages
" ... Christine Albanel, French Minister for Culture and Communication, who opened the event,
emphasized the role played by multilingualism in intercultural dialogue and the circulation of
cultural works. To this end, she urged the European Union to step up its action to promote
translation. ..." (source: press release, page 1)
Council of the EU
Council Conclusions on the promotion of cultural diversity and intercultural dialogue in
the external relations of the Union and its Member States, 2905th education, youth and
culture Council meeting, 20 November 2008
full text access press release
"...Strengthen, in this framework, support for ... multilingualism − especially through language
learning, translation and the development of the potential of all European languages to develop
cultural and economic dialogue with the rest of the world − and the development of intercultural
skills .." (source: press release, page 4)
Council conclusions on multilingualism (2008/C 140/10) of 22 May 2008 The Council of
the European Union. Official Journal C 140 , 06/06/2008 P. 0014 - 0015
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"... the development of a lifelong learning perspective which includes the acquisition by all
citizens of the key competences most relevant to intercultural competences and most likely to
foster an appreciation of cultural diversity as a core value, such as linguistic, social and civic
competences and cultural awareness and expression ..."(source: Press release, 9149/08
(Presse 120) (page 15) Full text access )
European Commission
Multilingualism: an asset for Europe and a shared commitment. Communication from the
Commission to the European Parliament, the Council, the European Economic and Social
Committee and the Committee of the Regions, COM(2008) 566 final18.9.2008
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"... This communication concentrates on people: their ability to use several languages, their
opportunity to access culture and participate as active citizens, to benefit from better
communication, inclusiveness and wider employment and business opportunities. The main
objective is therefore to raise awareness of the value and opportunities of the EU's linguistic
diversity and encourage the removal of barriers to intercultural dialogue. A key instrument in
this respect is the Barcelona objective - communication in mother tongue plus two languages.
More effort is needed towards achieving this objective for all citizens. ..." (source:
Communication, page 5)
Green paper migration & mobility: challenges and opportunities for EU education
systems, COM(2008) 423 final, 3.7.2008
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It raises issues such as how to prevent the creation of segregated school settings, so as to
improve equity in education; how to accommodate the increased diversity of mother tongues
and cultural perspectives and build intercultural skills in the EU; and how to adapt teaching
skills and build bridges with migrant families and communities. (source: web page European
Commission education and training)
5th Brussels Debate entitled “Multilingualism – a bridge or a barrier for intercultural
dialogue?”, 10 September 2008, organised by the European Commission in collaboration with
EUNIC Brussels (European Union of National Institutes of Culture),
link to web site, concept paper, wrap-up paper
" ... The debate raised the question of whether multilingualism is an opportunity for mutual
understanding in the EU or an obstacle for intercultural dialogue ... "(source: webpage 5th
Brussels debate)
Studies, Working Papers, Publications
A rewarding challenge how the multiplicity of languages could strengthen Europe.
Proposals from the Group of Intellectuals for Intercultural Dialogue set up at the initiative
of the European Commission, 2008
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" ... judicious and imaginative management of linguistic diversity can indeed boost European
integration, promote citizenship and the feeling of belonging to the European Union. It can also
contribute signifi cantly to the dialogue between cultures and their harmonious coexistence,
both in relation to the rest of the world and within our own societies. It could even give
European integration fresh impetus and a new lease of life. ..." (source: Proposals, page 14)
High Level Group on Multilingualism - final report. Commission of the European
Communities, 2007
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" ... The learning of other languages, and multilingual and intercultural competence are no
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doubt of direct relevance to economic growth, competitiveness, employability and social
cohesison. They are relevant to the integration of migrants and to intercultural dialogue, as well
as to the Commission’s drive towards improved communication with citizens. ..." (source: page
22)
Promotion of multilingualism in the 31 countries of the lifelong-learning programme,
Final Report. A study for the European Commission DG Education and Culture, 2008
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"Why and where do languages matter? Towards a comprehensive strategy for
multilingualism", Ministerial Conference on "Promoting Multilingualism: a shared
commitment" Leonard Orban Commissioner responsible for multilingualism. , SPEECH/08/83,
15/02/2008
full text access press release
Access to European Commission portal EU Language Policy and portal education and training
for further information
INTERNATIONAL ORGANISATIONS
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UNESCO
Universal Declaration on Cultural Diversity, adopted by the 31st Session of UNESCO's
General Conference, Paris, 2 November 2001
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This is a legal instrument which recognizes, for the first time, cultural diversity as a "common
heritage of humanity" and considers its safeguarding to be a concrete and ethical imperative,
inseparable from respect for human dignity. (source: UNESCO web page)
Access to portal Education and Multilingualism for further information
Council of Europe
"... Language skills remain essential if individuals are to benefit from opportunities in
employment and mobility but they are also necessary to participate actively in the social and
political processes which are an integral part of democratic citizenship in the multilingual
societies of Council of Europe member states. This increasing focus on language policies for
democratic citizenship and social cohesion reflects the priority which the Council of Europe
accords to education for citizenship and intercultural dialogue in the 21st century. It is reflected
in the goal of education for plurilingual and intercultural citizens capable of interacting in a
number of languages across linguistic and cultural boundaries. ... " (source: web page Council
of Europe language education policy- Policies for plurilingualism)
Recommendation CM/Rec(2008)7 of the Committee of Ministers to member states on the
use of the Council of Europe’s Common European Framework of Reference for
Languages (CEFR) and the promotion of plurilingualism. Adopted by the Committee of
Ministers on 2 July 2008 at the 1031st meeting of the Ministers’ Deputies
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"... The priority which the Council of Europe accords to education for citizenship and
intercultural dialogue in the 21st century is reflected in the educational goal of enabling citizens
living in multilingual European societies to interact using a number of languages across
linguistic and cultural boundaries. ..." (source: Recommendation, page 8)
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White Paper on Intercultural Dialogue “Living Together As Equals in Dignity”. Launched
by the Council of Europe Ministers of Foreign Affairs at their 118th Ministerial Session
(Strasbourg, 7 May 2008), CM(2008)30 final, 2 May 20081
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Recommendation 1539 (2001) on the European Year of Languages 2001 Parliamentary
Assembly
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Recommendation 1383 (1998) Linguistic diversification, Parliamentary Assembly
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Access to portal Language policy division and International dialogue and the Council of Europe
for further information
OECD
NSF/OECD workshop “Social & economic factors shaping the future of the internet”,
Washington, 31 January 2007
participants' position papers full text access
"... Currently, only about 35 percent of all Internet users are native English speakers, although
English websites continue to dominate, with approximately 68 percent of all sites readable only
in English. About two-thirds of English-language sites are devoted to e-commerce, and fully
half of those still originate in North America. Altogether, e-commerce sites accounted for nearly
US$2.4 trillion in business worldwide in 2006. Once much higher, these numbers have gone
through a natural realignment as Internet use continues to expand geographically. Thus,
multilingual content is critical to the Internet’s continued evolution and use by people from all
linguistic backgrounds.... " (source: Paul Twomey, Effect of Multilingualism on the Internet,
International Issues that Affect HowGovernments and Economies Address Issues Relating to a
Global Infrastructure. In: participants' position papers, page 61)
RESEARCH, NGOs
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European Institute for Comparative Cultural Research (ERICarts Institute)
Sharing Diversity, National Approaches to Intercultural Dialogue in Europe, Study for the
European Commission, March 2008
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"... Across Europe, one of the main objectives of educational policy to promote dialogue is by
providingresources for language learning. This takes many forms such as language training:
· aimed at minorities and migrants to learn and practice the official language of the
countrywhere they live in order to e.g. facilitate integration and provide them with better
opportunitiesto participate in the marketplace, or, less frequently,
· available to all students to learn e.g. the language of a neighbouring country or the mother
tongue of pupils with a foreign background ..." (source: Executive summary, page 7)
GENERAL
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Publications available in the EP Library
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Diversité et culture =diversity and culture / Julia Kristeva, La Documentation française,
(2007), 95 p. (fre) , 93 p. (eng)
(shelf mark - BRU S 32.04.04 DIV 07)
Maintaining minority languages in transnational contexts / Anne Pauwels, Joanne Winter
1958 and Joseph Lo Bianco, Palgrave Macmillian, (2007), xii, 209 p. (shelf mark - BRU S
32.32.40 MAI 07)
electronic version of Table of contents
This volume deals with challenges to the maintenance of minority (or community) languages in
this era of globalization and increasing transnational movements of people. (source: Publisher
description
Politiques et usages de la langue en Europe / Michael Werner, Maison des sciences de
l'homme, (2007), 258 p. (shelf mark - BRU S 32.32 POL 07)
Des historiens, sociologues, linguistes et philosophes livrent leurs réflexions sur le
fonctionnement et les implications des choix linguistiques. Leurs réponses partent toutes du
même constat : il faut dépasser la vision de "l'exception linguistique française" et envisager
des terrains plus "atypiques", comme la Suisse ou la Belgique ou les liens entre langue,
culture et politique
Reconfiguring Europe : the contribution of applied linguistics ; selected papers from the
annual meeting of the British Association for Applied Linguistics King's College,
London, September 2004 / Constant Leung 1950 and Jennifer Jenkins 1950, British
Association for Applied Linguistics, (2006), 173 p. (shelf mark - BRU S 32.32.08 REC 06 )
electronic version of table of contents
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Cultural diversity and the digital economy
EU LEGISLATION
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General Information
i2010: Information Society and the media working towards growth and jobs, SCADPlus,
28.7.2007
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i2010 is the European Commission's new strategic framework laying out broad policy
guidelines for the information society and the media. The purpose of this new, integrated policy
is to encourage knowledge and innovation with a view to boosting growth and creating more
better-quality jobs. It forms part of the revised Lisbon Strategy. (source: Scadplus full text)
i2010: Digital libraries, SCADPlus, 14.10.2006
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"... the initiative aims to make European information sources more accessible and easier and
more interesting to use in an online environment. Taking as its starting point our rich European
heritage, the initiative combines cultural diversity, multilingualism and technological progress.
..." (source: Scadplus full text)
Media literacy in the digital age, SCADPlus, 30.1.2008
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Legislation in force
Directive 89/552/EEC or the European Parliament and of the Council of 3 October 1989
on the coordination of certain provisions laid down by law, regulation or administrative
action in Member States concerning the provision of audiovisual media services
(Audiovisual Media Services Directive) . (OJ L 298, 17.10.1989, p. 23)
full text access consolidated version
Decision No 1718/2006/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council of 15
November 2006 concerning the implementation of a programme of support for the
European audiovisual sector (MEDIA 2007). Official Journal , L327 24. 11. 2006, page 1230
full text access
EU INSTITUTIONS
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European Parliament
Legislative Observatory (OEIL)
Collective management of online copyrights, RSP/2008/2629 (OEIL)
Oeil procedure file
" ...I asked the Commission to present a proposal for a flexible directive to be adopted in
codecision with a view to regulating the collective management of copyright and related rights
as regards cross-border online music services, while taking account of the specificity of the
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digital era and safeguarding European cultural diversity, small stakeholders and local
repertoires, on the basis of the principle of equal treatment. ..." (source: Oeil procedure file)
European agenda for culture in a globalising world, INI/2007/2211 (OEIL)
Oeil procedure file
".... digital technologies are to be understood as an original opportunity for disseminating
cultural products and services globally which can advance cross-cultural understanding under
the premise of free and fair access and respect for cultural and linguistic divergences,..."
(source: Report on a European agenda for culture in a globalising world (2007/2211(INI)), A60075/2008, 13.3.2008, page 22)
Commission recommendation of 18 May 2005 on collective cross-border management
of copyright and related rights for legitimate online music services (recom.
2005/737/EC), INI/2006/2008(OEIL)
Oeil procedure file
Information society, eContent: European digital content, linguistic diversity. 2001-2004
programme, CNS/2000/0128 (OEIL)
Oeil procedure file
Other EP documents
European cinema online – past and present, study, Kern European Affairs (KEA), Policy
Department B: Structural and Cohesion Policies, 13/06/2008,
IP/B/CULT/FWC/2006_169/Lot03-C01-SC02
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Cultural and creative industries, note. By John Howkins. Policy Department Structural and
Cohesion Policies, IP/B/CULT/FWC/2006_169, 31/05/2007
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This note reviews the European Commission study ‘The Economy of Culture in Europe’. It
provides a background to the issues treated in the study, assesses the study and recommends
a political strategy, pointing out priorities for EU action with a view to fostering the cultural and
creative industries (source: note, cover page)
Digital platforms: Risks and opportunities for European film-makers, study. Policy
Department Structural and Cohesion Policies, 21/07/2006, IP/B/CULT/IC/2005_107
full text access
".... digital production and delivery so changes the economics of audiovisual content as to offer
a completely new opportunity for creative entrepreneurs. In particular, digital convergence
offers new room for small or medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) ambitious to develop important
content. This is consistent both with the aim of cultural diversity and with the dynamics of
creative industries ..." (source: Study, page 33)
European Council
French Presidency 2008
Défis, enjeux et opportunités pour l'audiovisuel à l'ère du numérique et de la 2nde
directive européenne "audiovisuel", un colloque pour parler d'audiovisuel en Europe,
Paris, 14 et 15 novembre 2008
web page
Council of the EU
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Council Conclusions on the development of legal offers of online cultural and creative
content and the prevention and combating of piracy in the digital environment. 2905th
Education, youth and culture Council meeting, 20 November 2008
full text access press release
"...the development of a legal online offer which is diverse, of high quality, accessible, easy to
use and consumer friendly, on the one hand, and preventing and combating piracy, on the
other, are necessary for the development of the information and communication society and
the promotion of cultural diversity in the digital world" (source: press release, page 3)
Council Conclusions on the European digital library EUROPEANA. 2905th Education,
youth and culture Council meeting, 20 November 2008. 2762nd Council Meeting Education,
youth and culture, 13-14 November 2006
full text access press release
Council conclusions on Digitisation and online accessibility of cultural material, and
digital preservation (14466/06),
full text access press release
European Commission
Communication from the Commission to the European Parliament, the Council, the
European Economic and Social Committee and the Committee of the Regions on a
European agenda for culture in a globalizing world, COM(2007) 242 final, 10.5.2007
full text acces
The economy of culture in Europe, Study on the Economy of Culture in Europe.
European Commission. By KEA European Affairs, Media Group (Turku School of Economics)
and MKW Wirtschaftsforschung GmbH.
full text access
This study is a first at European level. It highlights the direct (in terms of GDP, growth and
employment) as well as the indirect (links between creativity and innovation, links with the ICT
sector, regional development and attractiveness) contribution of the cultural and creative
sectors towards the Lisbon Agenda. (source: European Commission web page)
"A Union with Results through cultural diversity" Creative Rights and Cultural Diversity
Conference. José Manuel Durão Barroso President of the European Commission, press
release, SPEECH/07/806 , 10/12/2007
full text access press release
Access to European Commission portal i2010 - A European Information Society for growth and
employment, Culture in the Digital Age, Culture and MEDIA Programme for further information
INTERNATIONAL ORGANISATIONS
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UNCTAD - United Nations conference on trade and development
Creative economy, report 2008, the challenge of assessing the creative economy,
towards informed policy making, United Nations, UNCTAD/DITC/2008/2, 2008, ISBN 978-09816619-0-2
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" ... the interface among creativity, culture, economics and technology, as expressed in the
ability to create and circulate intellectual capital, has the potential to generate income, jobs and
export earnings while at the same time promoting social inclusion, cultural diversity and human
development. ..." (source: study, page iii)
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UNESCO
UNESCO Convention on the protection and promotion of the diversity of cultural
expressions, 20 October 2005
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Council of Europe
Recommendation Rec(2006)3 of the Committee of Ministers to member states on the
UNESCO Convention on the protection and promotion of the diversity of cultural
expressions , 1 February 2006
full text access
Declaration on cultural diversity , Committee of Ministers, 7 December 2000
full text access
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European Audiovisual Observatory
The Promotion of Cultural Diversity via New Media Technologies: An Introduction to the
Challenges of Operationalisation. By Tarlach McGonagle. IRIS plus, Issue 2008-6
full text access
"... Cultural diversity is one of those terms that manage to accommodate different meanings
and varying concepts. In addition, the term cultural diversity is often deployed together with
other concepts as important as social tolerance, freedom of expression and democracy. At the
same time, it is held out in defence against perceived threats from a global market and serves
as justification for concrete state action in support of the creative industry...." (source: IRIS
Plus editorial, page 1)
Access European Audiovisual Observatory portal for further information
OECD
Remaking the Movies: Digital Content and the Evolution of the Film and Video
Industries; OECD 2008
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This study focuses on commercial entertainment products and production and distribution of
films and television programs. It analyses the impact of digital content creation, distribution and
use on value chains and business models of the film and video industry and explores the
policy implications of these changes to identify how digital content may affect the function and
position of participants in the industry along the value chain. (source: study abstract)
Shaping Policies for Creativity, Confidence and Convergence in the Digital World. OECD
Ministers Meeting in Seoul on the Future of the Internet, 17-18 June 2008
access to thematic web page
full text access The Seoul declaration for the future of the internet economy, 18 June 2008
"... The further expansion of the Internet Economy will bolster the free flow of information,
freedom of expression, and protection of individual liberties, as critical components of a
democratic society and cultural diversity. ..." (source: Seoul declaration for the future of the
internet economy, page 4)
NSF/OECD workshop “Social & economic factors shaping the future of the internet”,
Washington, 31 January 2007
participants' position papers full text access
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RESEARCH, NGOs
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Institut für Rundfunkökonomie an der Universität zu Köln
Das UNESCO-Übereinkommen zur kulturellen Vielfalt: die Magna Charta der
internationalen Kulturpolitik und ihre Umsetzung in Europa. By Verena Metze-Mangold.
Arbeitspapiere des Instituts für Rundfunkökonomie an der Universität zu Köln, Heft 246, 2008
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Institute for International Relations (IMO)
Research project "Cultural Diversity, Intercultural Communication and Digital Culture"
thematic web page
... Intercultural communication is marked by ICTs which stimulate the creation of new forms of
culture, such as digital culture. The outset of the hypothesis is: cultural diversity, intercultural
communication and the rapid development of digital culture are resources leading towards
knowledge societies. ..." (source: thematic web page)
Institute for Information Law (IViR), Faculty of Law, University of Amsterdam
European-level measures for promoting cultural diversity in broadcasting: quixotic
tilting in a new technological era?. By Tarlach McGonagle. In: Pia Letto-Vanamo, Ed., Mikä
Osa Yleisöllä? Yearbook of Communication Law 2007, Institute of International Economic Law
(KATTI), Faculty of Law, University of Helsinki, Finland (2008), pp. 119-136
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"... the central argument of this article is that some of the European-level regulatory provisions
typically and traditionally relied upon for the promotion of cultural diversity in broadcasting are
ill-suited to that purpose and that they appear increasingly incongruous in the context of new
technological realities... "(source: full text online free, page 1)
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Digital culture : the changing dynamics / edited by Aleksandra Uzelac and Biserka
Cvjeticanin / Uzelac, Aleksandra ; Cvjetičanin, Biserka. Zagreb : Institute for International
Relations , 2008. Culturelink joint publications series , 12 (on order)
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Les industries de la culture et de la communication : Les stratégies du capitalisme /
Philippe Bouquillion, Presses Universitaires de Grenoble (PUG), (2008) (shelf mark BRU S
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Les mutations des industries de la culture, de l'information et de la communication (ICIC)
accompagnent les mutations sociales, politiques et idéologiques. Concentration,
financiarisation et mondialisation, développement du Web, redistribution des rôles entre les
acteurs... Quels enjeux pour la diversité culturelle, le pluralisme de l'information, l'éducation ?
Comment Google mangera le monde : essai / Daniel Ichbiah, l'Archipel, (2007), 263 p.
(shelf mark BRU S 32.24.08 ICH 07)
Retrace l'histoire de l'entreprise Google et de sa réussite financière. Dénonce les dangers du
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Entre économie de marché et économie administrée La politique du cinéma en question
/ Françoise Benhamou. In: Esprit, (2006), nr. N° 10, octobre 2006, p. 63-74.
Les transformations rapides qui affectent l'économie de la culture avec le développement du
numérique mettent à mal la notion française d'"exception culturelle ....
Les industries culturelles à l'heure de la numérisation / Joëlle Farchy. In: Esprit, (2006), nr.
N° 5, mai 2006, p. 142-153.
Même si la loi réaffirme le droit d'auteur et le maintien des règles de rémunération de la
création, il faut comprendre néanmoins l'ampleur du défi auquel les industries culturelles sont
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Creative industries / John Hartley -- PART I: Creative world: Creative world / Ellie Rennie -Commons on the wires / Lawrence Lessig -- Open publishing: open technologies / Graham
Meikle -- At the opening of New Media Center Sarai, Delhi / Geert Lovink -- Multicultural
policies and integration via the market / Nestor Garcia Canclini -- PART II: PART III: Creative
practices: Creative practices / Brad Haseman -- The poetics of the open work / Umberto Eco -Digital TV and the emerging formats of cyberdrama / Janet H. Murray -- Balancing the books /
Ken Robinson -- Connecting creativity / Luigi Maramotti -- Performing the "Real" 24/7 / Jane
Roscoe -- PART VI: Creative economy: Creative economy / Terry Flew -- When markets give
way to networks ... Everything is a service / Jeremy Rifkin -- Clubs to companies / Angela
McRobbie -- Culture and the creative economy in the information age / Shalini Venturelli
eCulture : the European perspective, cultural policies, creative industries, information
lag : proceedings from the Round Table Meeting, Zagreb, 24-27 April 2003 / , (2005), 204
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