Finally, culture, as a means of communication, social cohesion, economic growth and creativity remains a priority for UNESCO, since it continues to bridge the peoples of the world.
It seeks to promote innovative and creative approaches that enhance culture as a bridge and dynamic force of co-operation, creating opportunities and mechanisms for inclusive economic development, social cohesion, and peace.
Music, theatre and crafts are priorities in this respect, each contributing uniquely to deepening social cohesion and fostering economic development, especially in a context where cultural tourism is a rising vector of growth.
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The Royal Government of Cambodia has long acknowledged the important role that culture plays in shaping national identity, strengthening social cohesion and contributing to the economic development of Cambodia, and its initiative and leadership will no doubt be integral in developing and implementing effective policies and actions in the field of culture.
One of the main considerations during the committee meetings has been the effect the economic crisis will have on the future of the cohesion policy.
Past economic cycles have been predicated on either isolated, autocratic vision or collaborative cohesion and innovation.
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It's weird to be an economics journalist reporting this: because I am coming to the conclusion that this is the next phase of the economic story - penury at the edge of Europe eating away at both social cohesion and the resilience of the financial system.
"Within societies, economic difficulties exacerbate tensions that negatively affect the way migrants are seen and threaten social cohesion, " said the President of Romania, Traian Basescu, calling for the rejection of public statements condoning racism and stigmatization.
The EU Economic and Monetary Affairs Commissioner, Olli Rehn, has already warned that Hungary could face a suspension of EU cohesion funds - support for regional projects.
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