The government supported the Ministry of Culture's draft law on patronage, which for the first time defines what patronage activity is, who can be a patron and recipient of assistance, and what forms of cultural support it covers. This was reported by Prime Minister of Ukraine Yulia Svyrydenko, according to UNN.
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According to her, the draft law for the first time at the legislative level defines what is considered patronage, who can act as a patron and beneficiary, and what areas of support this activity covers.
The document fixes a list of areas to which assistance can be directed. Among them:
- updating the material and technical base of cultural institutions;
- restoration of cultural heritage sites;
- support for the creation of Ukrainian cultural content.
The draft law launches a new model of partnership between the state, business and civil society and offers incentives for patrons
The document will be submitted to the Verkhovna Rada for consideration in the near future. The Cabinet of Ministers expects its support from parliamentarians.
Recall
The government adopted three educational reforms concerning refugee teachers, colleges, and the evaluation of scientists. Refugee teachers will retain their seniority, and colleges will gain autonomy from 2026.