G20 working group places culture at the heart of policymaking: Pralhad Joshi

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The G20 working group meetings have made substantial progress in their mission to prioritize culture in policymaking, moving from identifying and deliberating on four key priorities to seeking consensus on action-oriented recommendations, Union minister Pralhad Joshi said on Monday. The four priorities set for the G20 Culture Working Group meeting are -- protection and restitution of cultural property; harnessing living heritage for a sustainable future; promotion of cultural and creative industries and creative economy; and leveraging digital technologies for the protection and promotion of culture.

The third meeting of the G20 Culture Working Group (CWG) commenced in Hampi, Karnataka. During his address, Joshi said, “We have progressed from identifying and deliberating the four priorities to seeking consensus on action-oriented recommendations that would be a significant step in placing culture at the heart of policymaking." The minister said the four priorities showcase a world that is culturally diverse yet united, where cultural heritage serves as both a pillar of the past and a pathway to the future.

Encouraging unity and celebrating diversity, the minister urged the participants to recognize the immense potential that culture holds for human development. He expressed hope that their efforts would pave the way for a future where culture becomes a driving force for sustainable development, social inclusion, and global harmony.

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