A cultural mapping, planning and policy (CMPP) exercise was undertaken in Tuvalu, from September to November 2010. This exercise was made possible by the assistance provided under the cultural programme of the Secretariat of the Pacific Community’s Human Development Programme through a regional project funded by the European Union (EU), the ‘Structuring the Culture Sector in the Pacific for Improved Human Development’ Project.
This culture holds great potential for advancing the nation and its people by helping to conserve resources, modernise society and the economy, and preserve a unique way of life. Moreover, if accorded top priority within the national development policy framework, culture would certainly make a substantial contribution to the sustainable development of Tuvalu.