Namibia/france cooperation


Where
Namibia
When
2016
Who
Franco namibia cultural center
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Description of the policy/measure

This is a joint bilateral cultural cooperation between namibia and france,the cooperation was cemented through the following:building of bi-national structure, ruled under namibian legislation and funded by the french governmentfncc inauguration on january 30, 1991 in windhoekfoundation stone of the new building on june 25, 1998, by both presidents sam nujoma and jacques chirac. the namibian side provided the land and the french constructed the centre

Results achieved

The expected results are:cooperation between namibia and france to promote and support cultural identity strengthened;namibian artists and cultural projects promoted and supported with provision of resources such as venue, equipment and human; andhaving french language cultural activities through a public library and provision of periodicals, french language courses and facilitation of lectures, film screenings, theatre plays, concerts and exhibitions.

Financial resources allocated to the policy

The activities of the center are funded by the french government and from funds raised from its various activities.Â