UNESCO praises Vietnam’s view of culture as core resource for sustainable development
(VOVWORLD) - UNESCO highly welcomes the vision reflected in the Politburo’s Resolution 80, UNESCO Representative to Vietnam Jonathan Wallace Baker said, stressing that by positioning culture as a core resource and a pillar for development, Vietnam is clearly placing people, values, and identity at the heart of its long-term national strategy.
 UNESCO Representative to Vietnam Jonathan Wallace Baker (Photo: VNA) |
From UNESCO’s perspective, the resolution articulates a concrete roadmap for structural reform, aiming to mobilize social capital, catalyze the creative economy, and safeguard cultural diversity, he noted in an interview granted to the Vietnam News Agency.
This builds upon Vietnam’s long-standing cultural advocacy and will enable Vietnam to navigate the complexities of the digital era and a volatile global landscape, Mr. Baker stated.
With regard to the goal of placing Vietnam among the world’s top 30 countries in the Soft Power Index and securing five to ten additional UNESCO recognitions by 2045, he emphasized that recognition is not an end in itself. What truly matters is how these designations are used to create lasting value for people and communities.
UNESCO will support Vietnam in improving heritage protection and management, promoting sustainable and culturally sensitive tourism, and sharing good practices internationally, through UNESCO mechanisms such as World Heritage and the Creative Cities Network, helping Vietnam amplify its voice and visibility globally, Mr. Baker said.