Expresses concern regarding the alarming decline of support for the implementation of the capacity-building programme, despite the strong demand from countries who have not yet benefitted and continued requests from countries whose needs have only been partially met; Further expresses deep concern regarding the growing disparity between the increased workload of the Secretariat and the human resources available; Calls on States Parties to offer further support, particularly in the form of earmarked contributions to the Intangible Cultural Heritage Fund for operational projects and contributions to the sub-fund for enhancing the human resources of the Secretariat in order to allow it to address the ongoing demands for the continued effective governance and implementation of the Convention. Annex Assessment by Performance Indicator 38C/5 Performance Indicator 1 Governing bodies of the 2003 Convention exercise sound governance thanks to effective organization of their statutory meetings Target Assessment of progress: 01/01/2016 to 30/06/2017 Likelihood that target will be attained Decisions providing strategic guidance and/or financial support for the implementation of the Convention taken in a dozen statutory meetings. 100 safeguarding for intangible cultural heritage, including indigenous and endangered languages, developed and/or implemented by Member States. 30 International Assistance requests submitted and 5 effectively 15 statutory meetings held with decisions providing strategic guidance and/or financial support for the implementation of the Convention: one General Assembly (30 May to 1 June 2016); one Intergovernmental Committee (28 November to 2 December 2016); five meetings of the Evaluation Body (March 2016, June 2016, September 2016, March 2017 and June 2017); three face-to-face meetings of the Bureau of the Committee (June 2016, October 2016 and May 2017); four electronic consultations of the Bureau of the Committee (March to April 2016, June 2016, February to March 2017 and May 2017); One open-ended intergovernmental working group meeting (Chengdu, 11 to 13 June 2017). for the use of the resources of the Fund adopted; Operational Directives (OD) revised concerning the increase in the ceiling for International Assistance (IA) to be examined by the Bureau; a new OD chapter adopted on the safeguarding of intangible cultural High
implemented by Member States; 65 nominations submitted by Member States and processed, including one good safeguarding practice promoted and disseminated. heritage and sustainable development at the national level. 87 nominations, 11 GSP proposals, and 22 IA requests processed, each including a safeguarding plan (2016 to 2017 cycle). 19 IA requests processed and analysed and 13 recommendations presented to the Bureau and approved (11.COM BUR 1-3 and 12.COM BUR 1 & 2); 9 effectively implemented by Member States and 15 still under implementation. launched concerning periodic reporting, allowing all stakeholders to review the reports submitted, consult the future submission schedules and search by mechanism, status and country. 38C/5 Performance Indicator 2 Number of supported Member States utilizing strengthened human and institutional resources for intangible cultural heritage and integrating ICH into national policies Target Assessment of progress: 01/01/2016 to 30/06/2017 Likelihood that target will be attained Policies developed or revised in 15 States and human and institutional resources strengthened in 25 States. 20% of female cultural professionals contributing to processes in the field of culture. Policies developed or revised in 19 of the 41 States that received policy support the capacity-building programme. Human and institutional resources strengthened in 40 States that benefitted from comprehensive multi-year projects. In 19 of the States, projects were completed and in 21 they are ongoing. 45% of UNESCO-trained cultural professionals are female: no data available on their contribution to the decision-making process; mechanism under development. Facilitators’ network strengthened through the development and dissemination of an tutorial on safeguarding plans. Core curriculum materials updated to reflect the decisions of statutory meetings (20 units; 3 languages). Medium 38C/5 Performance Indicator 3 Number of periodic reports on implementation of the Convention at national levels submitted by States Parties and examined by the Committee, and number addressing gender issues and describing policies promoting equal access to and participation in cultural life
Target Assessment of progress: 01/01/2016 to 30/06/2017 Likelihood that target will be attained 8 NGOs accredited; 20 NGOs renewed; 4 category 2 centres fully contributing to supporting UNESCO’s programme for the effective implementation of the 2003 Convention. Facilitated the accreditation of 24 NGOs by the sixth session of the General Assembly and the renewal of 59 accredited NGOs. 4 category 2 centres assessed as having the potential to contribute to the effective implementation of the 2003 Convention. High