In alignment with the African Union’s directive for Member States to allocate at least 1% of their annual budgets to cultural development by 2030, Selam, a Pan-African organization, through its Connect for Culture Africa (CfCA) initiative and in collaboration with the African Union, commissioned this study. The study aims to provide valuable insights into the …
African Union Member States are committed to allocating 1% of national budgets to arts, culture, and heritage by 2030. Cultural and creative industries (CCIs) in Zambia, like elsewhere, drive economic growth through sectors such as performing arts and publishing. Strengthening cultural entrepreneurship can help Zambia harness its CCIs’ full potential despite current challenges.
The study analyzes public investment in Uganda’s culture sector, identifying key stakeholders for enhanced lobbying. Conducted by CfCA and Selam in collaboration with the African Union, it explores baseline data, actor mapping, and government funding trends, proposing strategies to increase public funding to 1% of the national budget.
Zimbabwe’s national budget significantly impacts the cultural sector, but artists and cultural professionals have shown limited participation in the budget process. Despite some funding for culture, its impact is difficult to assess due to the lack of a clear system for allocation. Improved stakeholder engagement, transparency, and accountability are essential for effective cultural development.
Ethiopia prioritizes preserving its cultural heritage despite financial challenges. The “Connect for Culture Africa” initiative, by Selam and the African Union, aims to allocate 1% of national budgets to culture by 2030. Baseline studies on public funding and stakeholder mapping support efforts for cultural development and financial sustainability.
The Connect for Culture Africa (CfCA) implementing partner in Zambia, the People’s Action for Accountability and Good Governance in Zambia (PAAGZ), has called on the government to prioritize marginalized communities and significantly increase funding to the arts sector. As Zambia prepares for the opening of Parliament on Friday, September 13, and the presentation of the …
TERMS OF REFERENCE CfCA Liaison Officer 1. 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 governments across the African continent …
The kick-off meeting for the Connect for Culture Africa (CfCA) initiative was a remarkable success, gathering delegates from 17 African countries in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia between the 25 and 26 May. The meeting marked the launch of the five year initiative, which is being implemented in collaboration with the African Union. It seeks to among …
The Rwandan Cultural Heritage Academy (RCHA) had joined forces with Google Arts and Culture to unveil the Rwanda Collection, underscoring the pivotal role of digital technologies in preserving and promoting cultural heritage on International Museum Day. Celebrated annually on May 18th, International Museum Day emphasized the importance of museums in cultural exchange, enrichment, and development. …
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The Connect for Culture Africa (CfCA) initiative recently organised a regional network meeting on February 11th in Zanzibar, Tanzania. The gathering convened representatives from civil society organizations (CSOs) and influential figures, including policymakers like Fumba Chama, the Permanent Secretary responsible for arts in the Zambian Ministry of Youth, Sport, and Arts, and Juliana Naumo, the …