Culture- a power for sustainable developement

(Cinet) – A session “Culture and Sustainable Development in the Post-2015 Development Agenda” highlighted “Culture- a power for sustainable development” in a headoffice of the United Nation in New York, United State in early May.

At the seminar, a special thematic debate of the UN General Assembly (UNGA) on “Culture and sustainable development in the post-2015 development agend” in cooperation with the UN Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO), will consider the role of culture and sustainable development in the elaboration of the post-2015 development agenda.

Minister Hoang Tuan Anh showed some cultural achievements in Vietnam after 15 years to comply with Resolution of the Central to develop Vietnamese culture. Minister’s speech is summarized as follows:

1. Being awareness of nations in recognizing the role of culture in economic growth and development; balancing all three pillars of economic development, social development and environmental protection; balancing between development and preservation; capitalizing on the contribution of culture for development.

2. Building culture as the reflection of energy, innovation, potential and stature of a nation. In order to achieve sustainable development, a nation needs human resources empowered with dynamic and innovative culture, which serve as a vehicle and impetus to stimulate economic development, promote a healthy social environment and harmonize natural environment.

3. For culture to contribute to the goal of building Vietnam into a strong nation with prosperous people and a fair, democratic and advanced society

4. Preserving and promoting traditional cultural values which are united in the diversity is a priority for Vietnam .

5. As a developing country actively engaging in the world, Vietnam affirms the important role of culture in the global post-2015 development agenda. Culture can contribute to the three pillars of environmental sustainability, economic development and social progress.

6. Vietnam calls for strengthened co-operation and global partnership with participation of all relevant stakeholders, including Governments, the United Nations, the business sector and civil society to ensure that cultural elements are deeply absorbed into development programs of each nation and the international community.

Also in the session, Minister highly appreciates the United Nations General Assembly, Governments, international organizations and relevant partners for supporting developing countries to build sustainable development policies, capacity building, human resources development and technical assistance.

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