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Ley 1/2023, de 20 de febrero, de Cooperación para el Desarrollo Sostenible y la Solidaridad Global

20 February 2023

This legislation outlines Spain’s foreign policy concerning sustainable development and global solidarity, with a focus on promoting awareness, critical knowledge, and understanding of global dimensions of sustainable development and solidarity within Spanish society. It delineates the roles and responsibilities of the public administration in addressing these issues, including procedures, financing mechanisms, and outcome evaluations. Additionally, the law aims to foster transformative engagement, social participation, and volunteering for global sustainable development through collaboration with social organisations and non-governmental development organisations (NGDOs). A key feature of the law is the establishment of

EU Work Plan for Culture 2023–2026

7 December 2022

As part of its efforts to safeguard cultural heritage, the European Union has developed a strategic approach to cultural relations that serves as a framework for promoting international cultural dialogue. The strategy supports the exchange of knowledge and skills among artists, creatives, cultural operators, and other stakeholders, with a special focus on preserving cultural heritage in vulnerable regions. The EU’s strategic approach is also committed to increasing diversity and mutual understanding to strengthen cultural relations between the EU and third countries. The EU Strategic Approach to International Cultural Relations and

Carta do Porto Santo: La cultura y la promoción de la democracia: por una ciudadanía cultural europea

25 April 2021

The Porto Santo Conference, an initiative under the Portuguese Presidency of the Council of the European Union, introduces the Porto Santo Charter as a guiding framework for cultural democracy in Europe. Addressed to policymakers at various levels, cultural and educational organisations, and European citizens, the Charter aims to emphasise the cultural sector’s impact on strengthening democracy, aligning with the goals outlined in the Action Plan for European Democracy. In response to the challenges posed by the Covid-19 pandemic, the Charter recognises the transformative power of culture in achieving common objectives

Estrategia Común de Desarrollo Transfronterizo

1 September 2020

This Strategy represents the fulfilment of the commitment of the Government of the Kingdom of Spain and the Government of the Portuguese Republic, set out in the Memorandum of Understanding signed in 2018 at the XXX Luso-Spanish Summit, to define a Common Cross-Border Development Strategy. The entities responsible and the working group have geared their actions towards achieving the objective defined in the Memorandum, which is to guarantee the future sustainability of the territories, making them more attractive places to live, work and invest. The Strategy is a flexible tool

European Framework for Action on Cultural Heritage

1 January 2019

The European Framework for Action on Cultural Heritage is a comprehensive policy document that seeks to set forward an embracing strategy for diverse cultural themes, such as heritage preservation, conservation, and promotion, across the European Union. At its core, the framework recognizes that cultural heritage is a critical resource for the future that must be protected and enhanced for the coming generations. To achieve this goal, the framework proposes a series of actions under three clusters: capitalizing on technological tools for innovation, fostering social innovation, and strengthening skills in the

V Plan Director de la Cooperación Española

23 March 2018

This document outlines the key objectives and strategies of the V Master Plan, which serves as a comprehensive framework guiding Spain’s cooperation efforts. It focuses on fostering cultural development and promoting institutional strengthening in partner countries, aligning with the principles of the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development. The plan underscores the significance of culture as a driver of development, emphasizing the importance of preserving cultural diversity and heritage while fostering intercultural dialogue. Central to the V Master Plan are four overarching goals, corresponding to key dimensions of the 2030 Agenda:

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Ley 1/2023, de 20 de febrero, de Cooperación para el Desarrollo Sostenible y la Solidaridad Global

Carta do Porto Santo: La cultura y la promoción de la democracia: por una ciudadanía cultural europea

Estrategia Común de Desarrollo Transfronterizo

V Plan Director de la Cooperación Española

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