8.3 National strategy on creativity and culture for young people
Address
NIVAM - Národný inštitút vzdelávania a mládeže
NIVAM - National Institute of youth and education
Stromová 1
831 01 Bratislava
Tel: +421 2/482 094 11
E-Mail: neformalne@nivam.sk
Website
Existence of a national strategy
There is no comprehensive strategy in Slovakia in the area of culture and creativity focused on youth.
The area of development of youth culture and creativity is partially covered by several legislative documents:
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Strategy for Culture and Creative Industries of the Slovak Republic 2030
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Strategy of the Slovak Republic for Youth for the Years 2021 – 2028 (see section 1.4), developing the goals of the EU Youth Strategy for the years 2019-2027 (1.3).
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Vision and Strategy of Development of Slovakia up to 2030 (A long-term strategy for sustainable development of Slovak Republic)
Scope and contents
The Strategy for Culture and Creative Industries of the Slovak Republic 2030 focuses on achieving a vision in which Slovakia, by 2030, is a free, culturally diverse and self-confident country, firmly anchored in democratic values. It defines the following priority areas:
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Well-governed culture
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Effectively financed culture
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Dignified culture
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High-quality culture
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Inclusive culture
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Respected culture
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Responsible culture
The Strategy for Culture and Creative Industries of the Slovak Republic 2030 addresses youth primarily through an integrated approach rather than a dedicated youth policy framework. It emphasises improving access to culture for all age groups, supporting talent development, creativity, and cultural education, and encouraging active participation of young people in cultural life as both audiences and creators. The strategy also highlights the role of culture in fostering democratic values, openness, and social cohesion among younger generations, while strengthening conditions for the emergence of new cultural professionals and creative talent.
Vision and Strategy of Development of Slovakia up to 2030 reflects the need for building the cultural literacy, which corresponds with the competence of the cultural awareness and expression, which is necessary for active citizenshio, cooperation and for respecting one's own cultural identity and other cultures. The potential of the Slovak Republic is represented by a dense network of small cultural institutions, the involvement of individuals and communities and the extraordinary richness and diversity of cultural heritage.
Responsible authority for the implementation of the strategy
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The Ministry of Culture of the Slovak Republic and its organizations and institutions
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Authorities of self-governing regions,
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Churches and religious communities,
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The Ministry of Education, Research, Development and Youth of the Slovak Republic.