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Government of Peru

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The Government of Peru (Gobierno de la República del Perú) is a unitary presidential republic whose current institutional framework was established by the Constitution of 1993. The president serves as head of state, head of government, and commander-in-chief, elected to a five-year term with consecutive re-election prohibited, and appoints a prime minister and Council of Ministers. The unicameral Congress holds 130 members elected for five-year terms, with powers including ratifying treaties and approving the national budget. The judicial branch is headed by a 16-member Supreme Court, with superior and provincial courts below it. Voting is compulsory for citizens between ages 18 and 70.

Secretariat of Government and Digital Transformation

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The Secretariat of Government and Digital Transformation (Secretaría de Gobierno y Transformación Digital) is a Peruvian government body established in February 2017 by presidential decree, serving as the governing body of Peru’s National Digital Transformation System – a framework established in January 2020 that organizes public agencies’ digital activities and promotes the use of technology across businesses, civil society, and academia. The secretariat, which began operations in early 2018, leads the country’s efforts to modernize public services through technology. Its role includes bringing together government agencies, businesses, civil society groups, universities, and ordinary citizens to shape digital policy.

Department of Culture and Tourism of Guangdong Province

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The Department of Culture and Tourism of Guangdong Province is the government agency responsible for overseeing cultural affairs and tourism development across southern Guangdong Province. It operates under the Guangdong Provincial People’s Government and serves as the primary authority for shaping cultural policy, preserving heritage, and promoting tourism, both domestically and internationally. It has been actively engaged on international communication, partnering with the province’s international communication center (ICC).

Saudi Ministry of Media

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The Saudi Ministry of Media is the government body responsible for overseeing media policy, regulation, and development in Saudi Arabia. The ministry promotes the kingdom’s media sector as part of Vision 2030, positioning Saudi Arabia as a regional media hub. The ministry organizes major events including the annual Saudi Media Forum and has prioritized artificial intelligence integration in media production. However, the ministry functions as what critics have characterized as the “main agent of censorship” in the kingdom, with a special publications department that analyzes all media content and issues directives to newspapers and magazines on how topics must be covered. Censorship extends even to works by former ministers themselves. Through its regulatory activities, the ministry seeks to control information flows while expanding Saudi influence in regional and global media landscapes.

Danish Film Institute

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The Danish Film Institute, established in 1972, is Denmark’s national agency for supporting and promoting film and cinema culture. Located in Gothersgade in central Copenhagen, this cultural cornerstone—also known as Filmhuset (“the film house”)—operates under the Danish Ministry of Cultural Affairs. The institute focuses on three main areas: production and development of films, distribution and communication of film culture, and archives and museum activities. Its public facilities include a comprehensive library with 55,000 books and Cinemateket, Denmark’s national film museum, featuring three cinemas showcasing classics and quality films.

Economic Social and Cultural Council of Cambodia

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Cambodia’s Economic, Social and Cultural Council (ECOSOCC) is a government body established in 2009, attached to the Office of the Council of Ministers. Originally known as the “Economic, Social and Cultural Observatory” (OBSESC) from 1996, it was transformed into its current form by Royal Decree in February 2009. The Council monitors economic, social, and cultural developments, researches challenges, reviews draft legislation related to these sectors, and provides recommendations to the Royal Government. The General Secretariat, established by Sub-Decree No. 44 in March 2009, handles daily operations and is headed by a Secretary-General with the rank of Secretary of State or Under Secretary of State.

Danish Ministry of Culture

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The Danish Ministry of Culture is a government ministry responsible for overseeing Denmark’s cultural, sports, and media sectors. Established in 1961 with Julius Bomholt as its first minister, the ministry plays a crucial role in shaping Danish cultural policy. Its historic headquarters is located at Gammel Strand on Nybrogade in Copenhagen, in a building dating back to 1729 that was expanded in 1765 with a canal-facing wing designed by architect Philip de Lange. Through its various departments and agencies, including the Danish Film Institute, the ministry works to preserve and promote Denmark’s rich cultural heritage while supporting new artistic endeavors.

Presidency of the Council of Ministers

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Established under Peru’s constitution, the Presidency of the Council of Ministers (Presidencia del Consejo de Ministros), or PCM, is an administrative body headed by Peru’s prime minister, who is officially the president of the Council of Ministers, the country’s cabinet. The body coordinates national policies, oversees public institutions and regulatory bodies. The council has engaged with China on media cooperation, including launching a Spanish-language programming series produced by the state-run China Media Group (CMG), under the Central Propaganda Department.

Ministry of Culture of Peru

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The Ministry of Culture of Peru (Ministerio de Cultura) is the government ministry in the country responsible for promoting national culture and identity. It was established on July 21, 2010, through Law 29565, during the second presidency of former Alan García, who served two non-consecutive terms — from 1985 to 1990 and from 2006 to 2011. The ministry oversees the preservation of national heritage, the arts, and cultural industries, as well as the protection of Peru’s diverse ethnic communities. The ministry signed a two-year MOU with China in 2024 for cooperation in media and the arts.