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Cultural Domains:
UNESCO Priorities:
Gender Equality, Small Island Developing States, Youth
Funds Allocated:
US$ 60 201.00
Beneficiary countries:
Jamaica
Applicant:
Ministry of Youth and Culture
Start date
Jun 2016
End date
Jun 2018

About the project:

The project aims to revise the National Cultural Policy in order to facilitate the growth and expansion of the cultural and creative industries and to enhance of the role of culture in national development through a multi-stakeholder participatory process.

The Ministry of Youth and Culture (MYC) is the public administrative and policy body responsible for developing and implementing the country’s policies concerning youth and culture.

Expected results:

  • The National Cultural Policy is revised.
  • The awareness of the general public, cultural institutions and practitioners about the relevance, value and benefits of the National Cultural Policy is raised.

How does this project contribute to the implementation of the 2005 Convention?

  • Contributes to the introduction of cultural policies to promote cultural industries in Jamaica - Both the consultative meeting and the working sessions to draft the revised National Cultural Policy are instrumental in ensuring effective policy interventions to develop a competitive and dynamic local cultural industry.
  • Foster the active participation and involvement of a broad array of stakeholders across sectors – the project establishes forums for dialogue and cooperation among key local cultural players to enhance better monitoring of cultural policies.
  • Promotes information sharing and transparency – information dissemination is central to the revision process through the launch of island-wide surveys and media campaigns, raising public awareness and involving a wider number of stakeholders.

Main activities:

  • Reviewing the National Cultural Policy through ten stakeholder consultations and four regional conferences.
  • Drafting a White Paper on Cultural Policy.
  • Launching a media campaign to raise awareness about the relevance, value and benefits of the National Cultural Policy.

Towards the revision of the National Cultural Policy in Jamaica

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Project implementation period: 
2016 to 2018
About the project: 

The project aims to revise the National Cultural Policy in order to facilitate the growth and expansion of the cultural and creative industries and to enhance of the role of culture in national development through a multi-stakeholder participatory process.

The Ministry of Youth and Culture (MYC) is the public administrative and policy body responsible for developing and implementing the country’s policies concerning youth and culture.

Beneficiary countries: 
Jamaica
Country of applicant: 
Jamaica
Action Impact: 
Governance and Public Policy
Cross-sectoral Cooperation
Policy Implementation and Review
Cultural and Creative Industry Development
Broader Participation of Individuals and Social Groups
Capacity Development
Needs Assessment and Mapping
UNESCO Priorities: 
Gender Equality
Small Island Developing States
Youth
Funds allocated (in USD): 
USD60201.00
Sections: 
Title of the section: 
Expected results:
Short Description: 
  • The National Cultural Policy is revised.
  • The awareness of the general public, cultural institutions and practitioners about the relevance, value and benefits of the National Cultural Policy is raised.
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Title of the section: 
Main activities:
Short Description: 
  • Reviewing the National Cultural Policy through ten stakeholder consultations and four regional conferences.
  • Drafting a White Paper on Cultural Policy.
  • Launching a media campaign to raise awareness about the relevance, value and benefits of the National Cultural Policy.
Position: 
Bottom Right
Style: 
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Title of the section: 
How does this project contribute to the implementation of the 2005 Convention?
Short Description: 
  • Contributes to the introduction of cultural policies to promote cultural industries in Jamaica - Both the consultative meeting and the working sessions to draft the revised National Cultural Policy are instrumental in ensuring effective policy interventions to develop a competitive and dynamic local cultural industry.
  • Foster the active participation and involvement of a broad array of stakeholders across sectors – the project establishes forums for dialogue and cooperation among key local cultural players to enhance better monitoring of cultural policies.
  • Promotes information sharing and transparency – information dissemination is central to the revision process through the launch of island-wide surveys and media campaigns, raising public awareness and involving a wider number of stakeholders.
Position: 
Bottom Left
Organization: 
Ministry of Youth and Culture
Family name: 
Benain
Given name: 
Marisa
Position: 
Director
Year of application: 
2015