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Cultural Sector
Culture is a basic planning element for human resources development at its different levels. The efficiency and extent of productivity of individuals in any society are measured according to the extent of cultural awareness and understanding available to individuals and groups of the society. They are also measured by the ability of the societies to maintain their achievements and develop them through science and knowledge. The efficiency and productivity of the societies are also measured by their cultural sense which drivers There communities to emphasize the awareness that these achievements originate from an ancient heritage and their ability to survive in a rapidly changing present time. In addition an important part of these achievements may be extended to a future in which every civil society strives to contribute towards the formation of its features according to its cultural awareness.
Culture receives a great attention from all countries and international organizations working in this area the top of these organizations is the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO). This has allowed reaching a consensus on the formulation of some ideas related to culture and its ole in development. Some of these ideas are as follow:
Sustainable development and cultural resurgence are two linked issues.
One of the main objectives of human development is the social and cultural revival of the individual.
The cultural creativity is the source of human progress. The cultural diversity which is one of the treasures of humanity is one of the necessary elements for development.
The new trends and specially globalization will lead to establishment of cultural links that are stronger than in the past and enrich their interaction. However, these links may result in damage to the creative diversity and cultural multiplicity.
The creative skills in our societies helps in innovation which is an individual commitment. Such commitment is indispensable for generating our future wealth. The conditions of this creativity within a society should be adhered to and encouraged