Project

Strengthening civil society engagement in cultural policy development in Cambodia

Cambodian Living Arts

Overview

Funds Allocated: 72 928,00 USD

Period: 2021 to 2023

Beneficiary countries: Cambodia

Applicant: Cambodian Living Arts

Presentation

Cambodian Living Arts, a non-profit organization committed to preserving and reviving endangered performing arts, proposes to: 1) create an independent association to enhance civil society participation in policy making; 2) strengthen civil society participation in policy-making decision; and 3) conduct a research on the contribution of the cultural and creative industries (CCIs) in Cambodia.

How does this project contribute to the implementation of the 2005 Convention?

  • Reinforces the role of civil society in cultural policy making and implementation - The project will provide civil society with more tools and opportunities to work collectively, engaging and collaborating with national authorities.
  • Strengthens processes and mechanisms for public policy making and implementation - The project will provide quantitative data to enable the creative industries to advocate for supportive policies that address their needs.

Main activities

  • Creat an independent association with a membership-based model to represent CCIs in Cambodia.
  • Organize two Annual General Meeting (AGM) to define priorities and projects to be implemented.
  • Create a dedicated website to gather all relevant information on the CCIs.
  • Establish Living Arts Fellows programs to provide mentoring and promote exchanges.
  • Provide peer-to-peer learning to bring tools and knowledge to the association on policymaking and advocacy activities.
  • Conduct data collection based on indicators approved by the steering committee of the association.
  • Present an analytical report including recommendations at the AGM and publish it through the website.