Project
Developing a comprehensive cultural policy
1 April 2011
Last update:26 June 2023
Overview
Funds Allocated: 42 000,00 USD
Period: 2011 to 2012
Beneficiary countries: Grenada
Applicant: Ministry of Culture
Presentation
The project aims to strengthen the cultural institutional infrastructures, enhance social cohesion and contribute to sustainable development in the country. The Ministry of Culture intends to develop a comprehensive cultural policy and strategy for the country, based on consultations with key stakeholders located in the island’s seven parishes.
Results
Developed a National Cultural Policy to promote cultural industries (2013 – 2017).
Main activities
- A media campaign and consultations with stakeholders to be held in each of the seven parishes (sub-regions) of the island;
- Development of a strategy/policy document (harmonization of existing acts, development guidelines addressing such issues as grants, loans, training, etc.);
- Training workshops; and
- Setting up an implementation mechanism through the regular allocation of specific funds for cultural policy in the national budget.