Project

Developing a comprehensive cultural policy

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.