2001 policy on arts and culture


Where
Namibia
When
2016
Who
Ministry of education, arts and culture, national arts council of namibia , college of the arts , national art gallery of namibia, john muafangejo arts center, ministry of environment and tourism, ministry of information and communication technology , nam
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Description of the policy/measure

It was formulated through the activities generated under the national development plan two (ndp2) with the objective to raise awareness at both leadership and the grassroots levels. the principle was further integrated in the medium term plan (mtp) with the appropriately allocated human and financial resources to ensure smooth implementation of the policy.

Results achieved

The expected results are:strong processes and networks were built with stakeholders;increased number of stakeholders involved in the promotion and development of cultural activities;more sectoral policies developed;regional cultural centers developed;strong foundation of education in the culture established.increased number of schools carying out cultural activities;a thriving arts and culture industry that addresses, inter alia, unemployment promoted;number of arts and culture practitioners generating an income from the sector increased and measurable;culture included in other sectoral policies; 

Financial resources allocated to the policy

The measure is funded by the namibian government and through donor funds.