International Symposium on Culture Statistics

"The theme “Statistics in the Wake of Challenges posed by Cultural Diversity in a Globalization Context” proved to be a provocative issue. Some think that globalization will lead to a more homogeneous world whereas others think that it will provide opportunities to support and enrich local cultures. Thus, the aim of this Symposium was to bring together researchers, practitioners who can provide statistics on policies, and users of international and national cultural statistics and invite them to speak on five given sub-themes, identified in partnership with the Centre Urbanisation, Culture et Société of the INRS and HEC Montréal. The Symposium brought together some 30 speakers and about 50 participants, from statistical agency representatives from 25 countries spread across all continents."