Ministry of Culture (Jordan)
The Ministry of Culture (Jordan) is a governmental body within the Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan responsible for developing, promoting, and preserving Jordanian culture and heritage. The Ministry's mandate includes supporting arts and literature, fostering creativity, protecting historical sites, and promoting cultural exchange both within Jordan and internationally. It plays a key role in shaping cultural policy and ensuring the accessibility of cultural resources for all citizens.
The Ministry achieves its goals through various means, including:
- Supporting Artists and Cultural Organizations: Providing financial assistance, training opportunities, and platforms for artists and cultural organizations across different disciplines.
- Preserving Cultural Heritage: Working to protect and promote Jordan's tangible and intangible cultural heritage, including historical monuments, traditional crafts, music, dance, and folklore.
- Developing Cultural Infrastructure: Establishing and maintaining cultural centers, museums, libraries, and other facilities to support cultural activities.
- Promoting Cultural Tourism: Collaborating with other government agencies and stakeholders to promote Jordan as a cultural tourism destination.
- Organizing Cultural Events: Hosting festivals, exhibitions, conferences, and other events to showcase Jordanian culture and foster cultural exchange.
- Publishing and Research: Supporting research on Jordanian culture and publishing books, journals, and other materials to disseminate knowledge.
- International Collaboration: Participating in international cultural initiatives and collaborating with other countries to promote cultural understanding and exchange.
The Ministry of Culture is typically headed by a Minister of Culture, appointed by the Prime Minister. The Ministry's structure usually includes various departments and units responsible for specific areas of cultural activity. Its activities are governed by relevant laws and regulations pertaining to culture, heritage, and the arts.