4.1. What are the main current needs and priorities in your country in terms of cultural policies and/or cultural industries?:
While our cultural policy is currently being drafted and presented, there is a clear need for the increase and availability of data and statistics regarding the economic contribution of cultural industries in national development. This will ensure greater participation of all sectors including the vulnerable and marginalized groups, youth and women.
4.2. How do the objectives of this pre-selected project proposal meet the current needs and priorities of the country in terms of cultural policies and/or cultural industries?:
With the presentation of factual statistics as it relates to the economic contributions, as well as facilitating easier access to data sharing relating to cultural industries, more persons would be enlightened and seek greater involvement.
4.3. To what extent do you expect this pre-selected project proposal to have an impact on the country’s cultural policies and/or cultural industries?:
The project is designed to reach all aspects of society and cultural industries to involve the various media outreach programs. The target goal to private sectors as well as cultural practitioners is to not only generate interest but to provide a greater awareness so that the data gathering and access to quality statistical data can be of a broader base and inclusive value for policy makers.