Article 19 Exchange, analysis and dissemination of information

Parties agree to exchange information and share expertise concerning data collection and statistics on the diversity of cultural expressions as well as on best practices for its protection and promotion.

Unesco shall facilitate, through the use of existing mechanisms within the Secretariat, the collection, analysis and dissemination of all relevant information, statistics and best practices.

Unesco shall also establish and update a data bank on different sectors and governmental, private and non-profit organizations involved in the area of cultural expressions.

To facilitate the collection of data, Unesco shall pay particular attention to capacity-building and the strengthening of expertise for Parties that submit a request for such assistance.

The collection of information identified in this Article shall complement the information collected under the provisions of Article 9.