A goal explicitly focused on culture in the Post-2015 Development Agenda

We believe that it is now time for culture to be at the heart of a positive transformative change. We believe that all cultural actors are ready. UCLG is pleased to communicate that an important document to support the inclusion of a goal explicitly focused on culture in the Post-2015 Development Agenda has been recently published. The document has been promoted by four global cultural networks: IFACCA, Agenda 21 for culture, IFCCD and Culture Action Europe. The document was presented at the World Congress of UCLG, which took place on 1-4 October 2013 in Rabat (Morocco).

The document carries the justification for such a goal and puts forward several targets and indicators. The wording we suggest for the Culture Goal is “Ensure cultural sustainability for the wellbeing of all”. Such a goal would provide coherence, conceptual clarity and strength to the Agenda. It would also accelerate change in other areas and the achievement of other goals.

You can read this document here.