Code Diversiteit & Inclusie in de culturele sector (Diversity & Inclusion Code in the cultural sector)

The Code Diversiteit & Inclusie in de culturele sector ((Diversity & Inclusion Code in the cultural sector) was created in 2009 on the initiative of the cultural sector. It was renewed in 2019 with funding from the Ministry of Education, Culture and Science. The Code Diversiteit & Inclusie is a behavioural code, which cultural organisations are expected to implement. The Code offers a practical assistance for board members, supervisory board members, managing board members and employees to embed cultural diversity and inclusion in their institutions. It is meant for both subsidized and non-subsidized organisations. The Code focusses on four elements: Programme, Public, Personnel and Partners. Through these elements, the Code is established in order to ensure that the cultural and creative sectors reflect the diversity of the population in the Netherlands. The Code also aims to make the cultural and creative sectors more inclusive. Since 2016, the Code Diversity & Inclusion has been given priority by the Minister of Education, Culture and Science and the Council for Culture. The six governmental funding agencies already endorsed the Code. As of 2017, institutions granted with a Special Purpose Funding, were required to reflect in their annual reporting on their efforts to implement the Code.