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Ladies and Gentlemen, in conclusion, it is clear, I hope, that the need to integrate Culture
into the development agenda stems from a strong demand on the ground. This demand is now
recognized at the global level. UNESCO is working hard both on the ground, and at the
institutional political level to sensitize decision and policy makers as we move ahead in
forming the future international development agenda. We continue to awareness raise and
provide solid evidence about the impact that culture can have on development. Yet it is also
important for policy and decision-makers to realize that often, the impact that culture has on
the ground cannot always be measured immediately, but rather more in the medium to long
term. Yet the impact is there. I am sure that Mr Van der Pol’s presentation which will follow
mine, will touch upon this important issue, and I look forward to hearing from him on this.
Be that as it may, today, taking stock of the MDG experience, it is clear that, when
moving ahead, the international community cannot fail to include Culture as a key element of
its Post-2015 development agenda. That is why, meetings such as this one, and Korea’s
support for UNESCO’s advocacy on the role of Culture for sustainable development are so
important. Thank you very much for your attention.
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