UNESCO Culture for Development Indicators. Romania’s Analytical Brief and Technical Report

The Culture for Development Indicators (CDIS) show the stimulating and leading role of culture in sustainable development. Thanks to the innovative methodology, this instrument of advocacy and policy through facts and figures examines the multidimensional relationship between culture and development.

The analysis of seven key dimensions of culture and development, through the assessment of 22 key indicators, responds to the needs and circumstances of low and middle-income countries.

The CDIS methodology is the result of a four years research process (2009 – 2013). By the end of 2018, it was tested and implemented in 14 countries around the world, demonstrating its potential of impact on policy.

The results suggest that although there is already a high level of domestic production, illustrated by the significant contribution of the cultural sector to the GDP  and the high percentage of cultural employment, domestic participation in going-out cultural activities  may require further support to increase the domestic consumption of cultural goods and services.

The good result obtained in the protection and evaluation of cultural heritage 22 (0.85/1), through the established multidimensional framework for the protection, preservation and promotion of heritage sustainability, could be enhanced by means of higher investments in Arts Education, which will impact the awareness of the youth and entire local community on the preservation of heritage.