Strengthening minority-language publishing industries in Haiti, Kenya, Nigeria and Serbia
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Project implementation period:
2014 to 2015
About the project:
The project aims at reinforcing national and regional cultural policies related to the publishing sector in Haiti, Kenya, Nigeria and Serbia and to strengthen the minority-language publishing in these countries.
PEN International is an international NGO committed to the promotion of literature and freedom of expression.
Beneficiary countries:
Haiti
Country of applicant:
Serbia
Cultural Domains:
Action Impact:
UNESCO Priorities:
Funds allocated (in USD):
USD100000.00
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Expected results:
Short Description:
- The publishing industry in Haiti, Kenya, Nigeria and Serbia are mapped and analysed
- Cultural policies to promote minority-language publishing industries are introduced and strengthened
- The publishing industry in the abovementioned countries is strengthened
- A network of writers, publishers, policy-makers and academics working in the minority-language publishing industry is established
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Main activities:
Short Description:
- Carrying out an 11-month mapping exercise to review and analyse the major challenges of the minority-language publishing industry and policy gaps affecting the cultural industry in these countries.
- Developing a strategy based on the recommendations made to cultural policy-makers with the purpose of introducing and/or strengthening cultural policies in the publishing sector.
- Providing expert advice, direct training and capacity-building support to PEN Centres in Haiti, Kenya and Serbia on how to promote minority-language publishing and develop the sector.
- Organizing three national meetings and one regional meeting to engage and promote an active participation of key stakeholders in the sector.
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How does this project contribute to the implementation of the 2005 Convention?
Short Description:
- Contributes to evidence-based cultural policy-making to promote minority-language publishing industry in Haiti, Kenya, Nigeria and Serbia – both the mapping exercise and the submission of recommendations to cultural policy-makers are instrumental in ensuring effective policy interventions to develop a competitive and dynamic local publishing industry.
- Fosters cooperation and partnership building among key actors in the publishing industry – the participation and involvement of a broad array of stakeholders across sectors cooperating in a mutually beneficial manner is encouraged throughout the project activities.
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Bottom Left
Organization:
PEN International
Family name:
Clarke
Given name:
Sarah
Position:
Policy Officer
Year of application:
2013
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Results:
- Mapped and analyzed the publishing industry in Haiti, Kenya, Nigeria and Serbia.
- Introduced and strengthened cultural policies to promote minority-language publishing industries.
- Established a network of over 70 writers, publishers, policy-makers and academics working in the minority-language publishing industry.
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