Spain.- The Ministry of Culture (MINC), in collaboration with both national and international organizations, is leading the effort to revive the National System of Cultural Statistics. This initiative aims to strengthen the creative and cultural industries as drivers of economic development and to measure their contribution to the gross domestic product (GDP).
Through partnerships with key entities such as the Central Bank, the National Statistics Office, the General Directorate of Internal Taxes, the Organization of Ibero-American States, and the Economic Commission for Latin America and the Caribbean (ECLAC), a comprehensive plan has been devised to address information gaps within the sector. The objective is to collect essential data on supply, demand, employment, and informality to compile the Culture Satellite Account.
This initiative will facilitate the accurate generation of up-to-date information regarding the production, distribution, and consumption of cultural goods and services within the country. Such data will inform decision-making processes for the development of public policies that promote growth and sustainability within the sector.
The development of the National System of Cultural Statistics involves several stages, including strengthening administrative records, formulating a Statistical Production Plan, and ultimately relaunching the Culture Satellite Account.
A significant aspect of this initiative is the completion of the First National Survey of Cultural Consumption, conducted in collaboration with the Central Bank. This survey aims to gather updated information on the cultural consumption habits of the Dominican population. By collecting data from nearly 1,700 households, the survey seeks to identify cultural preferences, access barriers, and other pertinent information crucial for designing inclusive public policies.
Furthermore, MINC is actively working on establishing the National Directory of Culture Providers, a foundational tool for the Culture Satellite Account and other statistical and cultural policy management endeavors. This directory will categorize companies based on their primary activities and provide vital statistical data such as employment figures, geographic distribution, production activities, and product offerings. These insights will enhance understanding of sector dynamics and requirements.
To execute this project, data is sourced from various formal records produced by entities including the General Directorate of Internal Taxes, the Social Security Treasury, and the National Statistics Office.