Power of Culture in Development
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Culture, in all its dimensions, is a fundamental component of sustainable development. As a sector of activity, through tangible and intangible heritage, creative industries and various forms of artistic expressions, culture is a powerful contributor to economic development, social stability and environmental protection. As a repository of knowledge, meanings and values that permeate all aspects of our lives, culture also defines the way human beings live and interact both at local and global scales.
C ulture is
A source of identity, innovation, and creativity. A set of distinctive spiritual and material, intellectual and emotional features of a society or a social group.
A complex web of meanings,relationships, beliefs, and values that frames people’s relationship to the world.
Acquired
through the process of cultivation and improvement of the individual,
especially by means of education.
An evolving dynamic force expressive forms.
relevant to all societies, local or global. world-views and
Influenced by and in turn influences
Located in a time and a place. While culture in the abstract is a set of mental constructs, it is rooted in a place at a moment in history and is always local.
A renewable resource
if it is carefully nurtured for it to grow and flower.
When neglected, it is easily lost or destroyed.
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Aspects of Culture Crucial to Development
Traditional livelihoods related to cultural forms and local practices whose skills and knowledge may be passed on from generation to generation Distinctive cultural forms and artistic expressions including buildings and architecture, literature, art, dance, music, crafts, storytelling, and films. Global ethics that celebrate cultural pluralism and dialogue while promoting human rights, equality for all individuals and groups including gender equality, and democracy.
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The power of
Culture, in all its dimensions, is a fundamental component of sustainable development. As a sector of activity, through tangible and intangible heritage, creative industries and various forms of artistic expressions, culture is a powerful contributor to economic development, social stability and environmental protection. As a repository of knowledge, meanings and values that permeate all aspects of our lives, culture also defines the way human beings live and interact both at local and global scales.
C ulture is
A source of identity, innovation, and creativity. A set of distinctive spiritual and material, intellectual and emotional features of a society or a social group.
A complex web of meanings,relationships, beliefs, and values that frames people’s relationship to the world.
Acquired
through the process of cultivation and improvement of the individual,
especially by means of education.
An evolving dynamic force expressive forms.
relevant to all societies, local or global. world-views and
Influenced by and in turn influences
Located in a time and a place. While culture in the abstract is a set of mental constructs, it is rooted in a place at a moment in history and is always local.
A renewable resource
if it is carefully nurtured for it to grow and flower.
When neglected, it is easily lost or destroyed.
© Quennie Chua / Dreamstime
Aspects of Culture Crucial to Development
Traditional livelihoods related to cultural forms and local practices whose skills and knowledge may be passed on from generation to generation Distinctive cultural forms and artistic expressions including buildings and architecture, literature, art, dance, music, crafts, storytelling, and films. Global ethics that celebrate cultural pluralism and dialogue while promoting human rights, equality for all individuals and groups including gender equality, and democracy.
© National Culture and Arts