Introduction of the ministry

Ministry of Culture

• The ministry forms the principles of financing culture and sport, cooperates with the Cultural Endowment of Estonia and other institutions that support culture and sport.
• It is responsible for the coordination of the whole heritage conservation field in Estonia.
• It gives national awards and grants for culture and sport.

• It develops creative industries together with other ministries.
• It determines the general development directions in sport and physical fitness and handles cooperation between various sport organisations.
• It participates in the planning of national media work, in preparing and developing policies for media services, and in issuing activity permits for the provision of media services in accordance with the Media Services Act.

• It supports the cultural activities of minorities, kindred nations and expatriate Estonians.
• It handles the integration policy and the implementation of the integration strategy in cooperation with other ministries.
• It prepares draft legislation in its area of government and checks that drafts are in compliance with the constitution and other legislation.

Our values

WE STAND FOR DIVERSE CULTURE AND ACTIVE ESTONIA

• We invest in the creation of a more
  balanced living environment
• We are a trustworthy and supportive
  partner
• We consider the big picture

WE VALUE DEVELOPMENT WHILE APPRECIATING EXPERIENCE

• We act creatively and responsibly
• We are innovative, open and daring
• We respect traditions

EVERYONE IS IMPORTANT

• We invest in common goals and take responsibility
• We are respectful and benevolent
• We notice and we give recognition