The judicial text was accepted24/12/1992 and last revised
Legislation
The National Commission works under its Regulations, adopted by the Cabinet Minsters of the Republic of Kazakhstan.
Structure of the Commission
The National Commission consists of the following bodies:
- The General Assembly, which meets twice a year;
- The Bureau, which meets in case of necessity;
- The Secretariat.
Members/Composition
The Commission is composed of Ministers and Vice-Ministers for education, science, culture and communication, directors of different scientific and research institutions, rectors of national universities, directors of state museums and theaters, Director of the National Library, Chairman of the Association for Protection of Cultural Heritage Sites, Editor-in-Chief of ''Parasat'' national magazine and others.
Executive Committee
The Bureau of the National Comission (its Executive body) meets one or two times per annum, as necessary.
General Assembly
The Assembly meets annually.
Committees or Sub-Committees
There are no sub-committees or sub-commissions that have been created on a legal basis.
Interaction with UNESCO and National Commissions
Overview
UNESCO Almaty Cluster Office, Central Asian National Commissions, UNESCO Office in Bangkok.
Activities of the National Commission
Project to support artisans
Domain
Culture
Location
Almaty
Country
Kazakhstan
Region
Asia and the Pacific
Scope
National
From (Y-m-d)
01/06/2010
To (Y-m-d)
01/06/2012
Description
In line with the current UNDAF for Kazakhstan, UNESCO Almaty Cluster Office launched the new two years project to strengthen the sustainability of crafts industry in Kazakhstan. The project is generously supported by the Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism of the Republic of Korea through the UNESCO/Korean Fund-in-Trust. The aim is to strengthen sustainability of crafts industry in Kazakhstan, the project safeguards the traditional techniques of craftspeople and improve the quality and marketing skills of artisans through training and promotional activities with particular emphasis on craftswomen.
Organizers
National Commission of the Republic of Kazakhstan for UNESCO and ISESCO, Ministry of Information and Culture, Assembly of the People of the Republic of Kazakhstan, CACSA (Central Asian Crafts Support Association), EFCA (Eurasia Foundation of Central Asia), local NGOs
