Ministry of Culture (Lebanon)

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Lebanese Republic
Ministry of Culture
وزارة الثقافة
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Formed1993; 28 years ago (1993)
JurisdictionGovernment of Lebanon
HeadquartersBeirut
Coordinates: 33°53′32″N 35°29′5″E / 33.89222°N 35.48472°E / 33.89222; 35.48472
Agency executive
  • Abbas Mortada, The Minister of Culture
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The Ministry of Culture (French: Ministère de la Culture, Arabic: وزارة الثقافة‎) is a government ministry of Lebanon.

History[]

The Ministry was formed in 1993,[1] originally as part of the Ministry of Culture and Higher Education from which it became a separate entity in August 2000. A new law was passed in October 2008 regarding a re-structuring for the Ministry. It now has responsibility over matters of heritage, antiquities, arts, literature, cultural industries and management of cultural and historical property.[2]

Tasks and responsibilities[]

The ministry's remit includes various tasks such as planning cultural and sectoral policy, organising and sponsoring literary and artistic affairs, developing the knowledge economy and establishing and co-ordinating expertise. Responsibilities include proposing draft laws and regulations, promoting creativity, research and productivity, promoting innovative products, establishing cultural facilities, archaeological surveys and excavations, preservation and public display of antiques and managing ancient sites. The ministry also supports and facilitates research in cultural fields organizes cultural events and conferences.

Structure[]

The Ministry is divided into three units, The , The Directorate General of Antiquities and The Joint Administrative Service. It also runs The , the and the . It is also attached to the .

Former ministers[]

  • Michel Edde (1993–1996)
  • Fawzi Hobeiche (1996–1998)
  • Muhammad Baydoun (1998–2000)
  • Ghassan Salameh (2000–2003)
  • Ghazi Aridi (2003–2004)
  • Naji Al-Boustani (2004–2005)
  • Karam Karam (2005)
  • Assaad Rizk (2005)
  • Tarek Mitri (2005–2008)
  • Tammam Salam (2008–2009)
  • Salim Wardeh (2009–2011)
  • Gaby Layyoun (2011–2014)
  • Rony Araygi (2014–2016)
  • Ghattas Khoury (2016–2019)
  • Mohammad Daoud (2019–2020)[3]
  • Abbas Mortada (2020–present)

See also[]

  • Archaeology in Lebanon

References[]

  1. ^ David Lawrence Livingston; Columbia University (2008). Sects & cinema in Lebanon. Columbia University. p. 249. ISBN 978-0-549-51467-1. Retrieved 4 May 2011.
  2. ^ World Intellectual Property Organization (2003). Performance of copyright industries in selected Arab countries: Egypt, Jordan, Lebanon, Morocco, Tunisia. World Intellectual Property Organization. p. 135. ISBN 978-92-805-1316-5. Retrieved 4 May 2011.
  3. ^ https://www.znn-lb.com/archives/289841
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