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Cultural Wealth, Budgetary Poverty: Bridging the Gap for Uganda’s Creative Sector – By Lucy Ilado

Uganda’s recently approved budget for the 2024/25 financial year raises the question: why is culture still being treated as an afterthought? While the government has unveiled ambitious plans to boost sectors like agriculture, infrastructure, and digital transformation, the arts and creative industries have once again been sidelined. This glaring oversight calls into question Uganda’s commitment …

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Call for Applications: Marketing & Communication Officer

TERMS OF REFERENCE Marketing and Communications Officer BACKGROUND Selam is a Pan-African organization with offices in Addis Ababa, Nairobi, and Stockholm. Established in 1997, Selam has grown into a prominent international actor, partnering with artists, cultural producers, private sector entities, media, institutions, researchers, and government bodies across Africa and beyond. Selam engages in global and …

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Call for Applications: Cartoonist Residency Program

Are you a talented young cartoonist passionate about cultural advocacy and artistic collaboration? Apply now for the Cartoonist Residency Program—an empowering opportunity designed to support young African cartoonists through virtual and in-person learning, creative exchange, and cultural advocacy. Program Overview: The Cartoonist Residency Program aims to nurture emerging cartoonists, promoting diversity and artistic exchange, while …

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Call for Applications: E-Learning Content Development

Terms of Reference E-Learning Content Development and Facilitation Consultant Position: E-Learning Content Development and Facilitation Expert Project: Online Courses on Advocacy in the Cultural Sector Location: Remote Duration: January 2025 – March 2025 (with possible extension) Contract Type: Consultancy BACKGROUND Selam, a Pan-African organization with headquarters in Sweden and regional offices in Addis Ababa and …

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Call for Applications: Project Officer

TERMS OF REFERENCE Project Officer – Connect for Culture Africa (CfCA) BACKGROUND  Selam is a Pan-African organisation with offices in Addis Ababa, Nairobi, and Stockholm. The organisation was created in 1997 and has since evolved into an international player, partnering with artists, cultural producers, the private sector, the media, institutions, researchers, and  national and regional …

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Call for Applications: Implementing Partner Organisation in Tanzania

Selam is pleased to announce a call for applications from eligible organisations to become its implementing partner in Tanzania for the Connect for Culture Africa (CfCA) project. Selam is a Pan-African organisation headquartered in Sweden with regional offices in Addis Ababa and Nairobi. The organisation was created in 1997 and has since evolved into an …

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South Africa’s G20 Presidency Can Anchor Africa’s agenda for the Arts and Culture Sector by Lucy Ilado

The G20 Rio de Janeiro Declaration, adopted in November 2024, offers a framework for the global arts and culture sector. It acknowledges the immense value of culture in fostering unity, sustainability, and dialogue. For Africa, this is a critical moment. Yet, while the declaration sets an aspirational tone, it prompts a deeper question: can such …

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CfCA to Launch Baseline Studies on Public Investment in Cultural Sectors Across Four African Countries

Selam will officially launch reports on public investment in the cultural sectors in Uganda, Zambia, Zimbabwe, and Ethiopia from November 11 to 15, 2024. These reports, central to the Connect for Culture Africa (CfCA) initiative, highlight the role of culture as a vital economic and social asset and advocate for increased government support across Africa.  …

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Reflections from CfCA’s Participation at REMA 2024 – by Lucy Ilado

The 7th edition of the African Music Meetings (REMA) convened in Ouagadougou, Burkina Faso, from October 17 to 19, 2024, under the theme “Emerging Creative & Economic Afro Digital.” This theme highlights the ongoing shift toward digital platforms that enable African artists to showcase their creativity and engage with a global audience. According to research …

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CfCA National Roundtable Discussion in Tanzania

The National Roundtable Discussion, held on October 1, 2024, at Crowne Plaza Hotel in Dar es Salaam, marked a significant step toward addressing public funding challenges in Tanzania’s cultural and creative sectors. Organized by the Tanzania Artists Rights Organisation (TARO) in collaboration with Selam through the Connect for Culture Africa (CfCA) initiative, the event gathered …

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