Report to Monitor Progress of the Implementation of the 1980 Recommendation Concerning the Status of the Artist

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The 2015 report to monitor progress of the implementation of the 1980 Recommendation Concerning the Status of the Artist, tracks the gains and pitfalls facing artists globally.

While support for artists globally has improved over the last few years, with some nations reporting regulations and programmes for artists to benefit from new digital technology, many challenges still remain. The report highlights the continued need for better social protection, and better market access and exposure for artists and their works globally.