The Ministry of iTaukei last night announced the compilation of the Fiji National Cultural Policy as a comprehensive policy document, highlighting new milestones in Fiji’s culture, heritage and arts sector.
iTaukei Permanent Secretary Isikeli Twilebu said at the launch that the new policy would serve as a guiding document based on the ideological underpinnings of Fiji’s National Development Plan.
Mr Twilebu believes Fiji’s National Cultural Policy will promote cultural diversity, economic growth and sustainable development, while addressing modernisation, trade, democracy, governance, ethics and human rights.
“Policy objectives include providing equal access to culture, recognizing the role of culture in sustainable development, preserving heritage for future generations, promoting creativity and intercultural dialogue, and leveraging culture in tourism. , including the mainstreaming of culture into public policy.”
He said it took 10 years to develop the policy, which was approved by the cabinet this year.
Mr Twilebu is optimistic that the National Cultural Policy will lay the foundations for an explosive development of Fiji’s cultural sector.