The National Policy on Culture and Creative Economy 2020-2030
The implementation of the policy carried out through the budget of the NCCIC as well as the various agencies of the MCGES.
The Ministry of Culture, Gender, Entertainment and Sport, led by its Minister of Culture, Gender, Entertainment and Sport, the Honorable Olivia Grange, the National, Cultural and Creative Industries Council (NCCIC) -Jamaica Creative team members, organized a series of multi-stakeholder meetings with representatives from the relevant Ministries , Agencies, Departments, Educational Institutions and CSO's. The initial consultation and training sessions to prepare the national team to complete the report were funded by the Swedish Government via UNESCO. The training sessions was ably guided by UNESCO Expert, Ms. Avril Joffe, who made every effort to ensure we understood the process before she left the island. The process included one on one discussions, review meetings and a three day training program with Stakeholders, which focused on the process to complete the report. Some of the Agencies and institutions that attended included, the Jamaica Business Development Corporation (JBDC), Jamaica Promotions (JAMPRO), the Edna Manley College of the Visual and Performing Arts, the University of the West Indies, the Jamaica Intellectual Property Organization (JIPO), the National Library of Jamaica (NLJ), the Ashe Company, the Jamaica Cultural Development Commission (JCDC), the Jamaica National Commission for UNESCO and the Caribbean Cluster Office for UNESCO, among others. The Ministry team was partially hampered by the Covid-19 pandemic restrictions implemented by the Government, but was still able to communicate with those stakeholders and Agencies who did not attend our writing sessions, via telephone, and emails. The team was sufficiently able to guide and inform them as it relates to Jamaica's obligation being a signatory to the 2005 Convention and how they could contribute to Jamaica's commitment of meeting those obligations going forward. The Agencies, institutions, and stakeholders were given the opportunity to complete their own report based on the Goals relevant to them, and submit to the Ministry's team. We felt this was the most transparent process to ensure said agencies and institutions were able to craft exactly what they wanted to be said about their agencies and institutions..
The completion of this periodic report was led by the National Culture and Creative Industries Unit, NCCIC-Jamaica Creative in the Ministry of Culture, Gender, Entertainment and Sport (MCGES), along with assistance from Directors and officers from the Ministry's agencies and departments, to include the Jamaica Cultural Development Commission (JCDC), the National Gallery of Jamaica, the Edna Manley College of the Visual and Performing Arts, and other culturally related agencies and educational institutions. The report outlines some major measures undertaken in Jamaica's Culture and Creative sector relating to the objectives of the 2005 UNESCO Convention on the Protection and Promotion of the Diversity of Cultural Expression. It is important to note that the stated measures, programs and activities represents a snapshot of some of the activities occurring, and have occurred, in the culture and creative sector in Jamaica.
There have been several accomplishments within Jamaica's Culture sector, but special mention must be made of the revision of Jamaica's Culture Policy, now called , the National Policy on Culture and the Creative Economy, and the activation of the National Culture and Creative Industries Council Unit (NCCIC) -Jamaica Creative, the Entertainment and Creative Industries Registry-E Registry, Jamaica's Reggae Music being placed on UNESCO's list of Global Cultural Treasures, and Kingston being listed on UNESCO's Creative Cites Network.
The revised policy's primary purpose is to provide a framework within which the Government creates an enabling environment for the Culture and Creative Industries to thrive ; as well as to enhance and safeguard the creative expression and innovation of the Jamaican people. The NCCIC was established with a view to creating an integrated policy framework and master plan for sustainable development of Jamaica's CCI and Economy, and a Youth Advisory Council will be established to have youths within the sector to have a direct line of communication and better access to the Ministry and the Minister, and all the relevant agencies to share their ideas, suggestions and concerns with the culture and creative industries.
Finally, it must be mentioned that this entire process sparked a needed renewed energy and coming together of the creative stakeholders. It also facilitated sharing among the creatives, of their works, programs and initiatives being carried out locally and internationally. The report also gave Jamaica the opportunity to analyze and identify the gaps that exist as far as our obligation to the Convention, and within the sector. The implementation of the NCCIC-Jamaica Creative, will facilitate and encourage stronger communication and partnerships within the sectors and bridge the existing fragmentation that now exist.
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| Ministry of Culture, Gender, Entertainment and Sport
| marisabenain@gmail.com AND dbrown@mcges.gov.jm
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The implementation of the policy carried out through the budget of the NCCIC as well as the various agencies of the MCGES.
$444,444.45 annually.
The main findings over the years is that the festival provides the opportunity for community groups to develop and hone their talents and skills, and ultimately is a stepping stone to becoming a professional in the Cultural and Creative Industries. Improvements can be made where entry levels are low, in areas like traditional folk forms. As such, the JCDC has improved the amount of workshop training sessions held annually. The festival attracts particpants across the island and amounts to approximately 70% particpation from high schools in each Parish.
The E-registry is managed through the budget of the Entertainment Division in the MCGES.
The JECCIC is a unit within the MCGES with a budget of US$315,000.00 annually.
Each finalist receives a Grant of approximately US$5000.00 towards the production of the final product from the Culture, Health, Arts, Sports, and Education Fund (CHASE). The final product would be to produce a short film from the script they submitted.Final script selection is done by industry leaders in film as well as senior officials from Jamaica Promotions (JAMPRO).
Funding for this project was through Grant by the British Council, and administrative support by the JBDC and other Government Ministries and Academia, such as the MCGES and the University of the West Indies.
Funded from the annual budget of the NLJ wiht a budget of US15,000.00
A budget of US$28,000.00 is allotted for this measure each year.
US$290,000,00.00 per year. (approximately)
The host country usually must have a budget of US$ 4 million in order to host the CARIFESTA, and as such, is the main reason Jamaica has not been in a position to host.
Over the years informal evaluations reveal that the festival provide an international platform for creatives, and as such more resources should be allocated into national budgets, in order to faciltate a larger delegation to participate in the festival.
US$20,000.00 annually.
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US$22,000.00 in kind and direct sponsorship.
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