| Diversity of Cultural Expressions

Submitted by Sanna B Jarju on 02 Jun 2023

General Information

Technical Information

Name of Party:

Gambia

Date of Ratification:

2011

Officially Designated Point of Contact of the Convention:

QPR Stakeholder

Submitted by Sanna B Jarju on 20 Jun 2023

Website:

http://www.ncac.gm

Title:

Mr.

Address:

Sanna B. Jarju

National Centre for Arts and Culture

National Museum Premises

Independence Drive

Banjul

Gambia

Phone Number:

+220 7420571

Email:

sjarju@ncac.gm

Describe the multi-stakeholder consultation process established for the preparation of this report, including consultations with relevant ministries, public institutions, local governments and civil society organizations.:

The consultative process lasted for 6 months. Before going into that, it is important to go down memory lane. In 2011, The Gambia acceded to the Convention. But due to adverse political reasons, the country was unable to submit a QPR until the change of government in 2017. In 2019, with the support of UNESCO, The Gambia submitted its first QPR successfully. Since then, the NCAC has followed up on the progress made upon the recommendation which will be highlighted in this QPR of 2023.
The QPR for The Gambia is supported by the UNESCO Regional Office in Dakar and facilitated by UNESCO 2005 Convention Expert Ojoma Ochai, who visited the Gambia to facilitate the QPR through stakeholder meetings and consultations in March 2023.
The following stakeholder involvement steps were taken
1. Information workshop (14th March 2023) to engage with the media and civil society organizations. This was opened by the Director General, National Centre for Arts and Culture (NCAC). About 45 people from a range of public sector departments, Civil Society including Gender focused CSOs, press and the cultural sector attended the workshop.
2. National Team Workshop (15 to 16 March 2023) was held to train the National Team on the 2005 Convention and QPR and begin practical work on completing the form. The National Team has 53 members with 20 women (38%). The Public participants were from the NCAC, the Ministries of Trade and Employment, Foreign Affairs, Tourism and Culture, Justice, Basic Education, Public Utilities Regulatory Authority, Local government councils, Gambia Investment and Export Promotion Agency (GIEPA) and the press. There were also civil society organisations represented. Representatives from the Gambia Women Chamber of Commerce (GWCCI) and the National Commission for UNESCO were also in attendance. A clear-cut action plan of what information was to be gathered, how it was to be disseminated, where and when, was agreed upon at the end of the workshop.
3. Civil Society and Press Information Session (14 March 2023) with about 25 participants from the press and Civil Society representatives. This was meant to raise awareness about the QPR process, the UNESCO 2005 Convention and invite their input on the CSO form. This session is meant to report in a transparent manner as enshrined in the convention.
4. 11 Focal persons were identified to lead in each area according to the action plan. In each of the 11 chapters, an NCAC Staff was attached to ensure detailed data was captured.
5. A review session for the submission for the 11 chapters took place on April 14th at the National Museum Premises in Banjul. Here, all the material were collected and collated.
6. The UNESCO Expert worked remotely with the NCAC Team to help adapt the submissions.
7. The UNESCO Expert further guided the NCAC Management on the finalization of the material to be submitted in June 2023.
8. Following its validation by the QPR Expert and Team, The Gambia has on 30th June 2023,through the dedicated portal.

Executive summary:

This 2023 QPR can be described as a report of hope and consolidation of the progress reported on in 2019 QPR.
The Gambia ratified the UNESCO 2005 Convention in May 2011. Her first QPR was to be submitted in 2015 but due to the political climate, this was not possible. Following the change of government in 2017, the new administration Gambia had prioritized arts and culture as not only a sector of activity but also capable of creating employment and foster unity for peaceful coexistence. Artistic and Cultural Diversity was also seen as a means of national healing and reconciliation coming in the wake of 22 years of relentless dictatorship. The government therefore has empowered relevant institutions like the NCAC to deliver their role including the implementation of the 2005 Convention.
Noticeably, CSO’s associated with the 2005 Convention such as artistic associations, women groups, have all registered significant input into the 2023 QPR. In fact, we dare say that the process was as inclusive as inclusive it can be.
This report focuses the achievements, challenges and the promise in the arts and culture sector for the past four years. The main objectives of the NCAC in the last four years are as follows:
Strengthening governance of culture through some of the following:
• A new Arts and Culture Policy has been promulgated through a participatory approach with attendees from civil society and private sector.
• Much emphasis has been put on the empowerment of artists through building their capacities to make money thereby improving their livelihood through their profession.
• A regulation for the operationalization of the National Endowment Fund for Arts and Culture has been promulgated to help optimize funding for the artistic and creative sectors.
• There has been a lot of improvement in the mobility of Gambian Artists during the period under review, including participation on international festivals and fairs in Africa, Europe and Asia.
• The artistic associations have been fully strengthened and are now fully operational. They support their members in capacity building and professional advice.
• There is however, an urgent need for the strengthening of the Copyright Office of the Gambia and related issues. On this matter, a bill is currently tabled before the National Assembly to harmonize intellectual property in such a way that it will be artist driven and artist led.
• To further the earning capacity of artists, the Collecting Socitety of The Gambia have recently benefited from the WIPO Royalties Collection Software that will enhance royalties collection and distribution in The Gambia for the first time.

CAPACITY BUILDING
• Working with partners like UNESCO and the artistic associations, the NCAC has promoted capacity building for sound professionalism in the sector. Such partnerships include UNESCO, WIPO, ECOWAS, AU, ARIPO, and others to build capacity for artists, cultural professionals and CSOs. The capacity building programs have focused on creative and cultural entrepreneurship, copyright and Intellectual Property and artistic skills like creative writing, filmmaking, photography etc. Other areas include networking, partnership building, sexual harassment and marketing to improve on the status of status and cultural professionals.

NETWORKING AND ARTIST MOBILITY
• In consultation with the NCAC, the emergence of community festivals have helped to create platforms for the exchange and showcasing of local arts and culture sector in both the local, national, regional, and international festivals and exhibitions.
• The Gambia Fashion Designers and Textile Artists have attended the Salon International Textile African (SITA) in 2021 in Djibouti, 2022 in Lome and will also participate in the 2023 Fair in Conakry respectively.
• In November 2023, the Gambia will send a Cultural delegation to the first ECOWAS Festival to be held in Cotonou, Benin.
• The Gambia has sent cultural delegation to China, Senegal and our artists have performed in music festival in Norway, Holland and Germany.
• The elaboration of the QPR has created an opportunity for the NCAC to engage with other public institutions like the Public Utilities and Regulatory Authority (PURA), Gambia Bureau of Statistics (GBOS), Ministries of Trade, Youth and Sports, Justice, the Ministry pof Gender, Finance and Economic Affairs, Foreign Affairs, the Collecting Society of The Gambia, Team GOMSABOPA as well as the newly created Ministry of Communication and Digital Economy. The relationships built in this process will be taken forward in the next four years to focus on the following priorities:
• Improving data management and collection of cultural statistics through partnership with GBOS, PURA, Artistic associations and Local government.

• The private sector has continued to invest with a view to improving existing infrastructure for cultural activities such as studios and training schools.
• The Regulation for the National Endowment Fund for Arts and Culture has been signed and awaiting operationalization.
• Advocating for significant investment in technology from the government to boost the strength of the industry value chains. The NCAC will continue working closely with CSOs in the next four years to raise the profile of the cultural and creative industries, building CSO knowledge and engagement with the 2005 Convention and strengthening their contribution to the implementation of the Convention. The establishment of a new Ministry of Communication and Digital Economy is therefore timely in this regard.
• Other measures around other goals including mobility, human rights and freedom will also be developed in collaboration with partners and CSOs.

Contact details of the stakeholders involved in the preparation of the quadrennial periodic report (QPR). Please also include the contact details of the civil society organizations (CSOs) if they have contributed to the QPR drafting, including through the CSO form.:

Organization type	Organization	Email	Website
Public Sector	National Centre for Arts and Culture	info@ncac.gm	http://www.ncac.gm

Goal 1 - Support Sustainable Systems of Governance for Culture

Cultural and Creative Sectors

A Ministry (or agency with ministerial status) is responsible for cultural and creative sectors:

YES

Regional, provincial or local governments or administrations have decentralised responsibilities for policies and measures promoting the cultural and creative sectors::

YES

Regulatory frameworks and sector specific laws, policies and/or strategies supporting the cultural and creative industries have been revised or adopted during the last 4 years:

YES

If YES, has at least one of them been designed through interministerial cooperation (involving different government departments responsible for policy areas, such as communication, education, ICT, trade, foreign affairs, labor, finance):

YES

Specific education and training programmes in the arts and the cultural and creative sectors are established, including:

Digital literacy programmes for creation and experimentation

Technical and vocational education and training programmes in

Cinema/Audiovisual arts

Cultural management

Design

Digital cultural and creative sectors

Media arts

Music

Performing arts

Visual arts

Cinema/audiovisual arts

Cultural management

Design

Digital cultural and creative sectors

Media arts

Music

Performing arts

Visual arts

Specific measures and programmes have been implemented over the last 4 years to:

Support job creation in the cultural and creative sectors

Encourage the formalization and growth of micro/small and medium-sized cultural enterprises

Statistical offices or research bodies have produced data during the last 4 years:

related to cultural and creative sectors

evaluating cultural policies

Share of cultural and creative sectors in Gross Domestic Product (GDP):

6.00%

2022

Relevant Policies and Measures:

NATIONAL ARTS AND CULTURAL POLICY

Name of agency responsible for the implementation of the policy/measure:

National Centre for Arts and Culture

Cultural domains covered by the policy/measure:

Cinema/ Audiovisual Arts

Design

Media Arts

Music

Performing Arts

Publishing

Visual Arts

Describe the main features of the policy/measure:

It is the definitive document on matters of policy orientation and operationalization on the management and use of Arts and Culture in The Gambia. In this Policy, Culture is defined as “set of distinctive spiritual, material, intellectual and emotional features of society or a social group, and that it encompasses in addition to art and literature, lifestyles, ways of living together, value systems, traditions and beliefs”. (Source: UNESCO Universal Declaration on Cultural Diversity adopted in 2001). The Policy is the guiding document on matters pertaining to Arts and Culture and has been developed through rigorous public participation to ensure sustainable management and use of the Arts and Culture of The Gambia for the benefit of her people. It has been developed through intensive and inclusive stakeholder participation, updating the first National Cultural Policy developed in 1988, and the use of a UNESCO funded international Consultant. The process was spearheaded by the National Centre for Arts and Culture (NCAC), under the aegis of the Ministry of Tourism and Culture, as the Government Coordinating Agency for the Management, Promotion and Development of the Arts and Culture Sector. The process involved many stakeholders through consultative meetings, site visits, workshops and the development of needs assessments based on SWOT (Strengths, Weaknesses, Opportunities and Threats) analysis. There were subsequent stakeholders’ consultative meetings culminating in a two-day national stakeholders’ validation forum that adopted the draft text of this policy. A select team of stakeholders was set up by the forum to further vet the first draft in line with the decisions adopted. The Policy is formulated to address the management and use of Cultural Heritage resources for the benefit of the country and its people. The Policy is consistent with the Constitution of The Gambia, and other related national legislations dealing with Management and use of Arts and Culture Heritage resources. The process was supported by the Government, UNESCO and other national partners. Finally, as part of the realization of the Policy commitments made herein, the Government of The Gambia through the Ministry responsible for Arts and Culture and the National Centre for Arts and Culture immediately upon approval of this document shall develop a Strategic Plan and Business Plan as may be applicable to start the process of implementation.

Does it specifically target young people?:

YES

Does the International Fund for Cultural Diversity (IFCD) support the implementation of the policy/measure?:

YES

What are the results achieved so far through the implementation of the policy/measure?:

1. Passing of a Copyright Regulation 2018 and the establishment of the Collecting Society of the Gambia (CSG). 2. Establishment of the Artistic Associations- Music, Film, Theatre, Fashion, Visual Arts, Writers, Book Publishers, Models and Photographers. 3. Creative business enterprise training, mentoring and funding support programme established to focus on youth development 4. Introduction of 70 percent local content in radio and TV stations throughout the country 5. The Gambia Government in 2020, disbursed 60, 000 US Dollars as Covid-19 Relief Fund for 3000 individual artists and artists groups

Financial resources allocated to the policy/measure in USD:

450, 000

Has the implementation of the policy/measure been evaluated?:

YES

If yes, what are the main conclusions/recommendations?:

• The mandate of the NCAC was widened to include the administration of copyright • The organogram was restructured from a Division to a Directorate system • A special Directorate was created to manage the 2005 Convention domain • The Gambia has benefitted from the UNESCO-Aschberg Funding for 2022/23 to improve the status of female artists and cultural professionals

Partner(s) engaged in the implementation of the measure:

Name of partner:

Swedish International Development Agency

Type of entity:

Public Sector

Name of partner:

National Commission for UNESCO

Type of entity:

Public Sector

Name of partner:

Ministry of Tourism and Culture

Type of entity:

Public Sector

Name of partner:

Sites of Conscience, USA

Type of entity:

Civil Society Organization (CSO)

The Copyright Act, 2004

Name of agency responsible for the implementation of the policy/measure:

National Centre for Arts and Culture

Cultural domains covered by the policy/measure:

Cinema/ Audiovisual Arts

Design

Media Arts

Music

Performing Arts

Publishing

Visual Arts

Website of the policy/measure, if available:

https://drive.google.com/file/d/1DxGL1hj8rADHanxnSbB1wrAGy5K0StFP/view?usp=drive_link

https://drive.google.com/file/d/1geVwRhEXiSOYDynySeVPLHz1m_V56Ub4/view?usp=drive_link

https://drive.google.com/file/d/1JWpqSV6qsgYZOhXDFQ_foiCvDdGT5cyi/view?usp=drive_link

https://drive.google.com/file/d/1geVwRhEXiSOYDynySeVPLHz1m_V56Ub4/view?usp=drive_link

https://drive.google.com/file/d/1I1LffqzIIsppbdeE_x4WCGurbUuhSQRi/view?usp=drive_link

https://drive.google.com/file/d/1EUr1lolSOQE3qydQoDfvqyK2NKl9AFOi/view?usp=drive_link

Describe the main features of the policy/measure:

To strengthen Intellectual Property Rights in the Creative Sector through awareness creation, registration of works and collection and distribution of royalties.

Does it specifically target young people?:

YES

Does the International Fund for Cultural Diversity (IFCD) support the implementation of the policy/measure?:

YES

What are the results achieved so far through the implementation of the policy/measure?:

1. The registration of copyrighted works started 2. Collective Management Organization started as well for royalties collection and distribution

Financial resources allocated to the policy/measure in USD:

Has the implementation of the policy/measure been evaluated?:

YES

If yes, what are the main conclusions/recommendations?:

1. Artists should be encouraged to register their works for proper renumeration. 2. A fully fledged Copyrights Office should be operational.

Partner(s) engaged in the implementation of the measure:

Name of partner:

National Centre for Arts and Culture

Type of entity:

Public Sector

Name of partner:

Ministry of Justice

Type of entity:

Public Sector

Name of partner:

Collecting Society of The Gambia

Type of entity:

Civil Society Organization (CSO)

Media Diversity

Policies and measures promote content diversity in programming by supporting:

Regional and/or local broadcasters

Linguistic diversity in media programming

Community programming for marginalised groups (e.g. indigenous peoples, migrants and refugees, etc.)

Socio-cultural programming (e.g. children, youth, people with disabilities, etc.)

Domestic content regulations for audio-visual media exist (e.g. quotas for production or distribution requirements for national films, TV series or music on radio):

YES

Regulatory authority(ies) monitoring media exist:

YES

If YES, please provide the name and year of establishment of the regulatory authority(ies):

THE GAMBIA PUBLIC UTILITIES REGULATORY AUTHORITY ACT, 2001

If YES, these regulatory authority(ies) monitor:

Public media

Community media

Private sector media

Online media

If YES, these regulatory authority(ies) are responsible for:

Issuing licenses to broadcasters, content providers, platforms

Receiving and addressing public complaints such as online harassment, fake news, hate speech, etc.

Monitoring cultural (including linguistic) obligations

Monitoring gender equality in the media

Monitoring editorial independence of the media

Monitoring diversity in media ownership (diversity of ownership structures, transparency of ownership rules, limits on ownership concentration, etc.)

Relevant Policies and Measures:

The 1997 Constitution of The Gambia

Name of agency responsible for the implementation of the policy/measure:

The Gambia Government

The Gambia Access to Information Act, 2021

Gambia Pree Union Adopted Constitution, 2018

PURA Act, 2001

The Gambia Informationa and Communication Act, 2009

Cultural domains covered by the policy/measure:

Cinema/ Audiovisual Arts

Design

Media Arts

Music

Performing Arts

Publishing

Visual Arts

Website of the policy/measure, if available:

https://drive.google.com/file/d/1o1jqntkcrET6ohqtX9CAZc_7mzOB-yhD/view?usp=drive_link

https://drive.google.com/file/d/1zyH7wDR4uHQG4FVyLN9P6ebTNpNyMU-Q/view?usp=drive_link

https://drive.google.com/file/d/1SJnWqq--RZLRaCwadOv_5eFBzyXgkFZN/view?usp=drive_link

https://drive.google.com/file/d/15MTGNnWhLyqwu3a4VcFh5_KYZnxD27xk/view?usp=drive_link

https://drive.google.com/file/d/1AnE-WMuS4YwUbVH7GDe30EYgK8l3vzqc/view?usp=drive_link

Describe the main features of the policy/measure:

• Provides guidelines on rates and fees for the provision of regulated public services; • Examines rates and fees chargeable for the provision of regulated public services; • Protects the interest of consumers and of public utilities; • Monitors and enforce standards of performance by public utilities; • Initiates and conduct investigations into standards of services by public utilities; • Promotes fair competition among public utilities; • Conducts studies relating to economies and efficiency in the provision of regulated public services to consumers; • Collects and compile data on regulated public services and their provision o Provides advice in respect of regulated public services and their provision; • Maintains a register (which may be in electronic form) of public utilities and the services they provide

Does it specifically target young people?:

YES

Does the International Fund for Cultural Diversity (IFCD) support the implementation of the policy/measure?:

YES

What are the results achieved so far through the implementation of the policy/measure?:

1. Significant increase in issuing of licenses to media outlets i.e TV, Radio and Newspaper have increased by 100 percent 2. Facilitates diversity in cultural content programming 3. Media self-regulation instituted through the National Media Commission 4. Migration of the National TV to digital with open spaces of frequency spectrum 5. More commercial and community radio stations established.

Financial resources allocated to the policy/measure in USD:

Has the implementation of the policy/measure been evaluated?:

YES

If yes, what are the main conclusions/recommendations?:

• PURA lack the capacity to regulate The Gambia’s Broadcast Media https://thepoint.gm/africa/gambia/headlines/pura-lacks-capacity-to-regulate-gambias-broadcast-media

Partner(s) engaged in the implementation of the measure:

Name of partner:

Ministry of Information

Type of entity:

Public Sector

Name of partner:

The Gambia Press Union

Type of entity:

Civil Society Organization (CSO)

Name of partner:

The Media Council

Type of entity:

Private Sector

Access to Information Act, 2020

Name of agency responsible for the implementation of the policy/measure:

Ministry of Information (Access to Information Commission)…

Cultural domains covered by the policy/measure:

Cinema/ Audiovisual Arts

Design

Media Arts

Music

Performing Arts

Publishing

Visual Arts

Website of the policy/measure, if available:

https://www.ifj.org/media-centre/news/detail/category/press-releases/article/the-gambia-new-law-on-access-to-information

Describe the main features of the policy/measure:

1. This Act creates an obligation for proactive public disclosure of information and puts in place the procedure to file access to information requests and how to appeal against a request being denied.

Does it specifically target young people?:

YES

Does the International Fund for Cultural Diversity (IFCD) support the implementation of the policy/measure?:

YES

What are the results achieved so far through the implementation of the policy/measure?:

The Act enhances media diversity and freedom. It also enable individuals to obtain information from public institutions thereby increasing transparency and accountability of power holders, allowing more effective participation in the democratic process.

Financial resources allocated to the policy/measure in USD:

Has the implementation of the policy/measure been evaluated?:

YES

If yes, what are the main conclusions/recommendations?:

In the 2022 World Media Rankings, The Gambia is ranked 5th in Africa and 46th in the world for media diversity and freedom (https://thepoint.gm/africa/gambia/headlines/gambia-makes-significant-progress-in-press-freedom-ranking-pap-saine)

Partner(s) engaged in the implementation of the measure:

Name of partner:

Ministry of Information

Type of entity:

Public Sector

Name of partner:

Media Council of The Gambia

Type of entity:

Private Sector

Name of partner:

Gambia Press Union

Type of entity:

Civil Society Organization (CSO)

The Gambia Information and Communication Act, 2009

Name of agency responsible for the implementation of the policy/measure:

Ministry of Information and Communication

Cultural domains covered by the policy/measure:

Cinema/ Audiovisual Arts

Design

Media Arts

Music

Performing Arts

Publishing

Visual Arts

Website of the policy/measure, if available:

https://drive.google.com/file/d/1zyH7wDR4uHQG4FVyLN9P6ebTNpNyMU-Q/view?usp=drive_link

Describe the main features of the policy/measure:

• Addressing the convergence of the telecommunications, broadcasting and other new information technology sectors, including the Internet. • Implement information and communications policies and plans in relation to the development of information and Communications and in the interest of the creation and development of the information society, • Regulatory provisions for broadcasting content • Encouraging the setting up of advanced education and training programmes in information and communications • Promoting public awareness of the importance of the role of information and communications to the overall economic and social development and advancement of The Gambia. • Promoting the advancement of research and development in the areas of information, communications and Technology

Does it specifically target young people?:

YES

Does the International Fund for Cultural Diversity (IFCD) support the implementation of the policy/measure?:

YES

What are the results achieved so far through the implementation of the policy/measure?:

Has provided guidance and framework for media diversity through the registration and regulation of content to enhance cultural diversity.

Financial resources allocated to the policy/measure in USD:

Has the implementation of the policy/measure been evaluated?:

YES

If yes, what are the main conclusions/recommendations?:

1. For self-regulation of the media, the Gambia Media Council is established and fully functional to handle complaints from audiences. (https://unesdoc.unesco.org/ark:/48223/pf0000383608)

Partner(s) engaged in the implementation of the measure:

Name of partner:

PURA

Type of entity:

Public Sector

Name of partner:

The Broadcasters Association of The Gambia (BAG)

Type of entity:

Civil Society Organization (CSO)

Name of partner:

The Newspaper Publishers Association of The Gambia (NEPA)

Type of entity:

Civil Society Organization (CSO)

Name of partner:

Community Radio Broadcasters Association

Type of entity:

Civil Society Organization (CSO)

Digital Environment

Policies, measures or mechanisms are in place to support the digital transformation of cultural and creative industries and institutions (e.g. funding for digitization of analogue industries):

YES

Policies or measures have been introduced to ensure vibrant domestic digital cultural and creative industries markets with a diversity of e-players of all sizes (e.g. fair remuneration rules; control market concentration; prevention of monopolies of digital content providers/distributors or their algorithms that potentially restrict the diversity of cultural expressions, etc.)::

YES

Policies and measures have been implemented to enhance access to and discoverability of domestically produced cultural content in the digital environment (e.g. action plans or policies for digital content pluralism, public support to cultural or artistic portals in specific languages, national or regional online distribution platforms for domestic content, etc.):

YES

Measures and initiatives have been implemented to promote digital creativity and competencies of artists and other cultural professionals working with new technologies (e.g. spaces for experimentation, incubators, etc.):

YES

Statistics or studies with recent data on access to digital media, including on the type of cultural content available through digital media, are available:

YES

Percentage of the population with subscriptions to online cultural content providers (e.g. Netflix, Spotify, Amazon, etc.):

25.00%

2022

Relevant Policies and Measures:

Digital Switch Over Policy 2018

Name of agency responsible for the implementation of the policy/measure:

Ministry of Information and Communication Infrastructure The Gambia ICT Agency

Cultural domains covered by the policy/measure:

Cinema/ Audiovisual Arts

Design

Media Arts

Music

Performing Arts

Publishing

Visual Arts

Website of the policy/measure, if available:

https://drive.google.com/file/d/1jWd3enqqslJX5uH8VbuUq2n31VCDPQql/view?usp=drive_link

Describe the main features of the policy/measure:

To transform the country into a knowledge-based and digital economy • Encourage local content application development • Encourage convergence of IT, media, telecommunication and consumer electronics.

Does it specifically target young people?:

YES

Does the International Fund for Cultural Diversity (IFCD) support the implementation of the policy/measure?:

YES

What are the results achieved so far through the implementation of the policy/measure?:

The establishment of the Gambia ICT Agency to coordinate and spearhead the implementation of the information technology programmes and projects in the public service in order to improve service delivery and competitiveness through the use of ICT. However, as we report, the agency has not been able to ensure the switch over from analogue to digital for the electronic media, making Gambia one of the few countries yet to have the digital switch-over.

Financial resources allocated to the policy/measure in USD:

Has the implementation of the policy/measure been evaluated?:

YES

If yes, what are the main conclusions/recommendations?:

. A new Ministry of Digital Economy has been created in 2022 to enhance the exploitation of the Digital Resource for artistic, economic, political development and progress.

Partner(s) engaged in the implementation of the measure:

Name of partner:

The Gambia ICT Agency

Type of entity:

Public Sector

Name of partner:

The Gambia Internet Society

Type of entity:

Private Sector

Name of partner:

Jokkolabs

Type of entity:

Private Sector

Digital Rights in The Gambia

Name of agency responsible for the implementation of the policy/measure:

Ministry of Digital Economy

Cultural domains covered by the policy/measure:

Cinema/ Audiovisual Arts

Design

Media Arts

Music

Performing Arts

Publishing

Visual Arts

Website of the policy/measure, if available:

https://drive.google.com/file/d/1ZYCXCL52cIVztpu93GqjH9pPMBtI0cBi/view?usp=drive_link

Describe the main features of the policy/measure:

The access to information, digital connectivity and exploiting it for national development should be seen as a human right worth protecting in all national laws, practices and projects.

Does it specifically target young people?:

YES

Does the International Fund for Cultural Diversity (IFCD) support the implementation of the policy/measure?:

YES

What are the results achieved so far through the implementation of the policy/measure?:

So far, there is a bill tabled before the National Assembly on Access to Information and digital connectivity awaiting promulgation

Financial resources allocated to the policy/measure in USD:

Has the implementation of the policy/measure been evaluated?:

YES

If yes, what are the main conclusions/recommendations?:

The Gambian public are poised to ensure their digital rights and access are fully protected.

The Gambia Digital Economy

Name of agency responsible for the implementation of the policy/measure:

Ministry of Digital Economy

Cultural domains covered by the policy/measure:

Cinema/ Audiovisual Arts

Design

Media Arts

Music

Performing Arts

Publishing

Visual Arts

Website of the policy/measure, if available:

https://drive.google.com/file/d/1iUP67WRHciB7suXaxwF20CiNzMLquySQ/view?usp=drive_link

Describe the main features of the policy/measure:

The idea is to harness digital technology for growth and development in all sectors especially in the Culture and Creative Sector. Considering the emerging under current in The Gambia Culture and Creative Sector, the policy seeks to address the needs and aspirations of Gambians creators.

Does it specifically target young people?:

YES

Does the International Fund for Cultural Diversity (IFCD) support the implementation of the policy/measure?:

YES

What are the results achieved so far through the implementation of the policy/measure?:

Series of capacity building trainings were held for the Gambian Artists and Media personnel. Also, a Arts and Culture Journalists Association was created to complement the effort of government in this endeavor.

Financial resources allocated to the policy/measure in USD:

Has the implementation of the policy/measure been evaluated?:

YES

If yes, what are the main conclusions/recommendations?:

There should be more synergy between the press, digital influencers and the creative sector.

Partnering with Civil Society

Professional organizations and/or trade unions representing artists and/or cultural professionals in the following sectors exist in your country (i.e. federation of musicians, publishers unions, etc.):

Cinema/Audiovisual arts

Design

Media Arts

Music

Publishing

Visual Arts

Performing Arts

Public funding schemes supporting CSOs involvement in promoting the diversity of cultural expressions exist:

YES

Training and mentoring opportunities were organized or supported by public authorities during the last 4 years to build skills on communication, advocacy and/or fundraising of civil society organizations involved in the promotion of the diversity of cultural expressions:

YES

Dialogue mechanisms between public authorities and CSOs for cultural policy making and/or monitoring have been implemented during the last 4 years (meetings, working groups, etc.):

YES

If YES, please provide up to 2 examples:

In 2019, a congress of the Collecting Society of the Gambia (CSG) was held and it brought together Executive members of the Gambia Music Union, the Writers’ Association of the Gambia, Film Producers Associaton of the Gambia, the Gambia Union of Theatre, Book Publishers Association of the Gambia, Music Producers and Promoters Assocation of the Gambia and the Gambia Professiona Photographers Association and the Gambia Fashion Designers Associaton. The forum provided the space for dialogue between these CSOs and the NCAC on varous issues including copyright enforcement, copyright royalties, diversity of cultura expressions, artist welfare schemes, the creation of a new Cultural Polcy for the Gambia, local content in the media, etc.

In 2021, through the UNESCO RESILIART Project designed to help artists survice the Covid – 19 Pandemic, the NCAC partnered with 8 artistic CSOs to record songs and online discussions on the pandemic and it has affected Gambian Artists. 12 individual artists also took part in this partnership of RESILIART (https://ncac.gm/gambian-artists-and-cultural-players-to-take-part-in-unesco-resiliart-teleconference/ )

Policies and measures promoting the diversity of cultural expressions have been elaborated in consultation with CSOs during the last 4 years:

YES

Relevant Policies and Measures:

National Tourism Policy and Strategy 2021 to 2031 (https://the point.gm/africa/gambia /headlines/tourism-hold-national-tourism-policy-strategy-validation )

Name of agency responsible for the implementation of the policy/measure:

National Centre for Arts and Culture

Cultural domains covered by the policy/measure:

Cinema/ Audiovisual Arts

Design

Media Arts

Music

Performing Arts

Publishing

Website of the policy/measure, if available:

https://drive.google.com/file/d/1sMxg8scp8R44eJA3Aw-oqWO9E1tElqA-/view?usp=drive_link

Describe the main features of the policy/measure:

Promotion of all-inclusive decision making, Diagnosing common problems and proffering solutions

Does it specifically target young people?:

YES

Does the International Fund for Cultural Diversity (IFCD) support the implementation of the policy/measure?:

YES

What are the results achieved so far through the implementation of the policy/measure?:

• Artistes were given the Covid - 19 Assistance Fund in 2021 • The Gambian public were sensitized by artists against vaccine hesitancy of Covid – 19 through the RESILIART Project • The Small and Medium Enterprises in the creative sector are given small grants for projects

Financial resources allocated to the policy/measure in USD:

Has the implementation of the policy/measure been evaluated?:

YES

If yes, what are the main conclusions/recommendations?:

It needs to be costed to attract local and international funding.

Partner(s) engaged in the implementation of the measure:

Name of partner:

National Centre for Arts and Culture

Type of entity:

Public Sector

Name of partner:

Ministry of Tourism and Culture

Type of entity:

Public Sector

Name of partner:

Craft Market Association

Type of entity:

Civil Society Organization (CSO)

Training of artiste associations on Intellectual Property and Copyright and commemoration of World Book and Copyright Day

Name of agency responsible for the implementation of the policy/measure:

National Centre for Arts and Culture

Cultural domains covered by the policy/measure:

Cinema/ Audiovisual Arts

Design

Media Arts

Music

Performing Arts

Publishing

Visual Arts

Website of the policy/measure, if available:

https://thepoint.gm/africa/gambia/national-news/gambia-copyright-office-commemorates-world-book-copyright-day

Describe the main features of the policy/measure:

• Promotion of all-inclusive decision making • Diagnosing common problems and proffering solutions

Does it specifically target young people?:

YES

What are the results achieved so far through the implementation of the policy/measure?:

• The World Intellectual Property Organization (WIPO) Software for royalties’ collection and distribution has been installed and rollout. • Artists and stakeholders mobilized towards awareness of copyright and related rights

Financial resources allocated to the policy/measure in USD:

Has the implementation of the policy/measure been evaluated?:

YES

If yes, what are the main conclusions/recommendations?:

It needs to be costed to attract funding

Partner(s) engaged in the implementation of the measure:

Name of partner:

National Centre for Arts and Culture

Type of entity:

Public Sector

Name of partner:

Ministry of Justice

Type of entity:

Public Sector

Name of partner:

The Gambia Collecting Society

Type of entity:

Civil Society Organization (CSO)

MOU Between the NCAC and Alliance Francaise De Banjul

Name of agency responsible for the implementation of the policy/measure:

National Centre for Arts and Culture

Cultural domains covered by the policy/measure:

Cinema/ Audiovisual Arts

Design

Media Arts

Music

Performing Arts

Publishing

Visual Arts

Website of the policy/measure, if available:

https://docs.google.com/document/d/17JwZzkYSGVnfC1xkAF8wJkzccpkiS8rj/edit?usp=drive_link&ouid;=108729701914714491458&rtpof;=true&sd;=true

Describe the main features of the policy/measure:

Considering the indispensability of partnership in the promotion of the artistic and cultural heritage. Regarding the duties and responsibilities of the two organizations to carry out their mandate in the revival and development of arts and culture in the Gambia Aware of the fundamental role played by the two organizations in cultural exchange and the search for world peace and tolerance between different peoples Desirous of establishing a strong co-operation between The National Centre for Arts and Culture and Alliance Francaise de Banjul

Does it specifically target young people?:

YES

Does the International Fund for Cultural Diversity (IFCD) support the implementation of the policy/measure?:

YES

What are the results achieved so far through the implementation of the policy/measure?:

1. The National Centre for Arts and Culture can organize artistic and cultural activities free of charge in the premises of Alliance Francaise de Banjul when they do not coincide with the pre-established programme of activities of Alliance Francaise de Banjul. 2. Alliance Francaise de Banjul shall assist in the teaching of French to some potential staff of The National Centre for Arts and Culture in order to facilitate cultural exchange and integration within the sub-region. 3. The two organizations shall collaborate in the research and documentation of the tangible and intangible cultural heritage of the Gambia, the sub-region and rest of the world.

Financial resources allocated to the policy/measure in USD:

Has the implementation of the policy/measure been evaluated?:

YES

If yes, what are the main conclusions/recommendations?:

The Memorandum of Understanding shall cover a period of two years after which it will be considered for renewal by the two organizations.

Partner(s) engaged in the implementation of the measure:

Name of partner:

National Centre for Arts and Culture

Type of entity:

Public Sector

Name of partner:

Alliance Francise De Banjul

Type of entity:

Private Sector

Goal 2 - Achieve a Balanced Flow of Cultural Goods and Services and Increase the Mobility of Artists and Cultural Professionals

Mobility of Artists and Cultural Professionals

Please indicate if the following policies and measures exist in your country:

Policies and measures supporting the outward mobility of artists and cultural professionals (e.g. export offices, support for participation in international cultural markets for cultural professionals, etc.)

Specific visa policies or other cross border measures supporting the inward mobility of foreign artists and cultural professionals in your country (e.g. simplified visa procedures, reduced fees for visas, visas for longer durations)

Work permit regulations supporting the inward mobility of foreign artists and cultural professionals in your country (e.g. double taxation avoidance agreements, special work permits and health insurance, subsidies to cover living expenses, etc.)

Please indicate if the following operational programmes have been developed or supported/funded by public authorities during the last 4 years:

Information resources or training services providing practical guidance to facilitate the mobility of cultural professionals (e.g. Internet platforms)

Infrastructure (e.g. arts residencies, cultural institutes, etc.) having a mandate to promote the diversity of cultural expressions and hosting a large number of foreign artists, notably from developing countries

Major cultural events (e.g. cultural seasons, festivals, cultural industries markets, etc.) having a mandate to promote the diversity of cultural expressions and hosting a large number of foreign artists, notably from developing countries

Please indicate if the following mobility funds (e.g. scholarships, travel grants, etc.) have been managed or supported by public authorities during the last 4 years:

Public funds supporting the outward mobility of national or resident artists and other cultural professionals

Public funds supporting the inward mobility of foreign artists and other cultural professionals, notably from developing countries

Public funds specifically supporting the mobility of artists and other cultural professionals from or between developing countries, including through North-South-South and South-South cooperation

Relevant Policies and Measures:

Enhancing Artists Mobility

Name of agency responsible for the implementation of the policy/measure:

Ministry of Foreign Affairs

National Centre for Arts and Culture

Ministry of Tourism and Culture

Cultural domains covered by the policy/measure:

Cinema/ Audiovisual Arts

Design

Media Arts

Music

Performing Arts

Publishing

Visual Arts

Website of the policy/measure, if available:

https://drive.google.com/file/d/1VtmLASANJBJb-04K2Ribtrvl7Rx--pgp/view?usp=drive_link

https://drive.google.com/file/d/1E_zvWS_5uhsjvk_qgsESg1OphaMK6WnM/view?usp=drive_link

https://drive.google.com/file/d/1M0a0WHoTVwML6nyn9y5iJrPv_rvpaSEH/view?usp=drive_link

Describe the main features of the policy/measure:

Since 2018, the Gambia Government has taken the policy measures of appointing artists as Cultural Ambassadors, issuing select artists with Diplomatic Passport, putting artists as part of official delegations to foreign countries to attend trade fairs and issuing of Note Verbale to our artists to facilitate the issuance of visa.

Does it specifically target young people?:

YES

Does the International Fund for Cultural Diversity (IFCD) support the implementation of the policy/measure?:

YES

What are the results achieved so far through the implementation of the policy/measure?:

The Gambians artists have seen a hundred percent increment in foreign travel to perform in festivals, shows and collaborations since 2018. This is largely due to the measures taken to enhance their mobility. Over the years, the emergence of community festivals eithin the country has improved the mobility of artists within the Gambia itself.

Financial resources allocated to the policy/measure in USD:

20, 000 is allocated to artists who intend to travel outside the Gambia in the form of support. The NCAC has also through the Ministry of Tourism and Culture, facilitated the travel of artists by purchasing Air Tickets.

Has the implementation of the policy/measure been evaluated?:

YES

If yes, what are the main conclusions/recommendations?:

Over the period, where government comes in to give support, artist mobility becomes easier. Therefore, it is recommended that, the Gambia Government signs Memorandum of Understanding with Western Embassies and Consulates to facilitate the issuance of visa for artist mobility.

Partner(s) engaged in the implementation of the measure:

Name of partner:

The Gambia Music Union

Type of entity:

Civil Society Organization (CSO)

Name of partner:

The Gambia Fashion Designers Association

Type of entity:

Civil Society Organization (CSO)

Name of partner:

The Gambia Association of Theatre

Type of entity:

Civil Society Organization (CSO)

Flow of Cultural Goods and Services

Export strategies or measures to support the distribution of cultural goods and services outside your country exist for the following cultural domains:

Cinema/Audiovisual arts

Design

Media Arts

Music

Publishing

Visual Arts

Performing Arts

Cultural management

Your country has granted or benefited from preferential treatment* to support a balanced exchange of cultural goods and services in the last 4 years:

YES, I have granted preferential treatment

YES, I have benefited from preferential treatment

If YES, please provide up to 2 examples:

In 2017, there was a change in government through a democratic process which made the Gambia eligible for preferential trade and services treatment from the EU and America. The Africa Growth Opportunity Act (AGOA) was a tangible example. It allowed the exportation of textile designs and other art materials to the United States with no duties on a non-reciprocal basis.

In 2021, The Gambia became a beneficiary to the EU's 'Everything but Arms' preferential scheme which amounted to 11 million euros of EU imports from the Gambia, including goods and services in the arts.

Your country has provided or benefited in the last 4 years from Aid for Trade support, a form of Official Development Assistance (ODA), that helped to build capacities to formulate trade policies, participate in negotiating and implementing agreements that provide a special status to cultural goods and services:

YES, I have provided Aid for Trade support

YES, I have benefited from Aid for Trade support

If YES, please provide up to 2 examples:

In 2018, the International Trade Centre of the European Union (EU) has launched the Gambia Youth Empowerment Project (YEP), to build skills, enable value addition, and foster market connections in job rich sectors such as design, media, photography and literary arts. This measure has led to the first ever trade fair which is based on cultural good and services with support from the Gambia Chamber of Commerce and Industry.

In 2018, The Gambia was supported by the World Trade Organization (WTO) to review its Trade Policy. The reform process focused on the tariff refunds through the Enterprise Support for Arts in the Gambia for micro, small and medium enterprises.

Value of direct foreign investment in creative and cultural industries (in USD):

0USD

Relevant Policies and Measures:

The Gambia Export Optimization Policy

Name of agency responsible for the implementation of the policy/measure:

Gambia Investment and Export Promotion Agency

Cultural domains covered by the policy/measure:

Cinema/ Audiovisual Arts

Design

Media Arts

Music

Performing Arts

Publishing

Visual Arts

Website of the policy/measure, if available:

https://drive.google.com/file/d/1XPGzBNnpr70oEmMAJIWHiUBt2B32d1MM/view?usp=drive_link

https://drive.google.com/file/d/1hzylNuHZ1t0YWwGc4G6ML5cyt1fWuXsF/view?usp=drive_link

Describe the main features of the policy/measure:

The Africa Continental Free Trade Agreement (AfCFTA) in which tariffs have been eliminated in trade in cultural goods and services between the Gambia and other African countries.

Does it specifically target young people?:

YES

Does the International Fund for Cultural Diversity (IFCD) support the implementation of the policy/measure?:

YES

What are the results achieved so far through the implementation of the policy/measure?:

Through AFCTA, the Gambia offers mutual preferential treatment to all the other signatories to the treaty. People’s Republic of China and the Gambia Cultural Cooperation Agreement signed in 2018 to facilitate flow of cultural goods including exchange of artistes between the two countries.

Financial resources allocated to the policy/measure in USD:

Has the implementation of the policy/measure been evaluated?:

YES

If yes, what are the main conclusions/recommendations?:

Treaties and agreements

Multilateral or bilateral trade and/or investment agreements providing a special status to cultural goods and/or services have been signed during the last 4 years or are under negociation:

YES

Multilateral or bilateral agreements including specific provisions providing a special status to cultural goods and services and digital products in the field of e-commerce have been signed during the last 4 years or are under negotiation:

YES

Multilateral or bilateral agreements, declarations and/or strategies on relevant policy issues for the diversity of cultural expressions (e.g. education, digital, intellectual property, sustainable development, gender equality, etc.) signed or amended to take into account the objectives or principles of the Convention during the last 4 years:

YES

Relevant Policies and Measures:

The Gambia - Senegal Cultural Cooperation Agreement

Name of agency responsible for the implementation of the policy/measure:

Direction Patrimoine Culturelle, Senegal

National Centre for Arts and Culture

Cultural domains covered by the policy/measure:

Cinema/ Audiovisual Arts

Design

Media Arts

Music

Performing Arts

Publishing

Visual Arts

Website of the policy/measure, if available:

https://docs.google.com/document/d/1YwslzM5e2FwnTxxHehD1jgT6I_gTZgWB/edit?usp=drive_link&ouid;=108729701914714491458&rtpof;=true&sd;=true

https://drive.google.com/file/d/104LJtVfilmC_-jV4rofrxVm-9UYkKGH4/view?usp=drive_link

https://drive.google.com/file/d/16Cr4E4VVLTam0GKWpRW4EEqv_bATQlWZ/view?usp=drive_link

https://drive.google.com/file/d/1-NPHbUN5pt7udxVHl-AHHGpRfjexYL38/view?usp=drive_link

https://drive.google.com/file/d/13zdXBNv4QLT5aaWMTm-XzahAaQHOkVU4/view?usp=drive_link

Describe the main features of the policy/measure:

This is a comprehensive bilateral agreement that is signed between the Gambia and Senegal to promote the ideals of the 2005 Convention to build good unneighborly relations to enhance cooperation and to generate jobs. It provides for mutual assistance in capacity building in the arts, free movement of artists between the two countries as well the protection of copy rights.

Does it specifically target young people?:

YES

Does the International Fund for Cultural Diversity (IFCD) support the implementation of the policy/measure?:

YES

What are the results achieved so far through the implementation of the policy/measure?:

So far, a Senegal - Gambia Cultural Festival has been identified as a key event to be held in 2024. During the said event, arts and culture from the two countries will be showcased and promoted.

Financial resources allocated to the policy/measure in USD:

50, 000

Has the implementation of the policy/measure been evaluated?:

If yes, what are the main conclusions/recommendations?:

Partner(s) engaged in the implementation of the measure:

Name of partner:

The Gambia Music Union

Type of entity:

Civil Society Organization (CSO)

Name of partner:

The Music Union of Senegal

Type of entity:

Civil Society Organization (CSO)

Name of partner:

The Region of Sine Saloum, Senegal

Type of entity:

Public Sector

Name of partner:

Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Gambians Abroad

Type of entity:

Public Sector

Goal 3 - Integrate Culture in Sustainable Development Frameworks

National Sustainable Development Policies & Plans

National sustainable development plans and strategies recognize the strategic role of:

Culture (in general)

Creativity and innovation

Cultural and creative industries

Please rate from 1 to 4 the type of outcomes expected by the inclusion of culture in national sustainable development plans and strategies 1 most often expected outcome 4 least expected outcome):

Economic (e.g. employment, trade, intellectual property, cultural and creative industries, rural and territorial development):

Environmental (e.g. natural resources, reducing environmental impact of cultural industries and practices):

Cultural (e.g. cultural infrastructure, participation and access to culture, innovation, artists support):

Public cultural bodies and agencies responsible for culture or creative industries are involved in the design and implementation of sustainable development policies and plans (i.e. participate in coordination mechanisms such as joint planning committees):

YES

Cultural industry-led regeneration initiatives and projects at the regional, urban and/or rural levels have been implemented in the last 4 years:

YES

Policies and measures facilitate participation in cultural life and access to diverse cultural facilities and expressions, notably addressing the needs of disadvantaged or vulnerable groups (e.g. via reduced entrance fees; audience development, arts education and audiences awareness-raising):

YES

Latest data on cultural participation rates by socio demographic variables (sex/age groups/rural- urban/income levels/education levels):

In 2023, the National Centre for Arts and Culture organized the first ever The Gambia-wide survey of participation rate in the creative arts. The survey sample is composed of 487 women artists and cultural professionals and can be taken to be representative of Gambian women cultural workers. The overall margin of error of the survey is 4.44 at the 95% confidence level. Reflecting the youthful demographics of The Gambian population, two-thirds of respondents are aged 35 years and under. There were 160 informants interviewed in the rural areas whereas 327 respondents in the urban centers. Many artists in The Gambia, particularly in rural areas, practice their art on a part-time or seasonal basis. For instance, traditional singers and dancers may only exert their art during specific carnival periods. The cut-off criteria for being considered a cultural professional for the survey was that the women dedicated at least 10% of their time to their cultural profession. 50% of the sample indicated that their cultural work accounted for all of their time; 39% indicated that it accounted for more than half of their time, and 11% for less than half of their time (but more than 10% of time).

Relevant Policies and Measures:

Tourism Diversification and Cultural Resilience Project

Name of agency responsible for the implementation of the policy/measure:

National Centre for Arts and Culture

Cultural domains covered by the policy/measure:

Cinema/ Audiovisual Arts

Design

Media Arts

Music

Performing Arts

Publishing

Visual Arts

Website of the policy/measure, if available:

https://drive.google.com/file/d/1nUZsoIjj0eZzgvVrCbnyaimrrKuAVlVn/view?usp=drive_link

Describe the main features of the policy/measure:

In 2023, the Gambia Government launched a 68 million dollars project to help the tourism and creative art sectors recover from the Corona Epidemic. It is fully funded by the World Bank as a grant. It will help small and micro enterprises with mini grants for activities geared towards reviving the creative arts sector. the project is expected last for three years.

Does it specifically target young people?:

YES

Does the International Fund for Cultural Diversity (IFCD) support the implementation of the policy/measure?:

YES

What are the results achieved so far through the implementation of the policy/measure?:

So far, a mini grant scheme for the creative arts sector has been unveiled. It is worth 8 million US Dollars.

Financial resources allocated to the policy/measure in USD:

8 million

Has the implementation of the policy/measure been evaluated?:

If yes, what are the main conclusions/recommendations?:

Partner(s) engaged in the implementation of the measure:

Name of partner:

The Gambia Tourism Board

Type of entity:

Public Sector

Name of partner:

National Centre for Arts and Culture

Type of entity:

Public Sector

Name of partner:

The Creative Arts Consortium of The Gambia

Type of entity:

Civil Society Organization (CSO)

National Development Plan, 2018 - 2021

Name of agency responsible for the implementation of the policy/measure:

The Gambia Government

Cultural domains covered by the policy/measure:

Cinema/ Audiovisual Arts

Design

Media Arts

Music

Performing Arts

Publishing

Visual Arts

Website of the policy/measure, if available:

https://drive.google.com/file/d/1v5lKueCVkaEyUuaPHVP1k60_gLV06jl0/view?usp=drive_link

Describe the main features of the policy/measure:

The NDP is aimed at delivering good governance, accountability, social cohesion and national reconciliation and a revitalized and transformed economy for the wellbeing of all Gambians. The priority areas includes Culture, recognition of the value of cultural development as an important factor in tourism development and recognizing the importance of a Multipurpose Cultural Centre for the culture and creative sectors in the Gambia.

Does it specifically target young people?:

YES

Does the International Fund for Cultural Diversity (IFCD) support the implementation of the policy/measure?:

YES

What are the results achieved so far through the implementation of the policy/measure?:

The development of regional cultural festivals that includes contemporary expression as well as training, mentoring and support for business planning and provision of seed funding through creative business entrepreneurship programme. Also, the policy empowers the operationalization of the Collecting Society of the Gambia to help promote Gambian creative arts through the collection of royalties. Similarly, the construction of a Multipurpose cultural centre is envisaged.

Financial resources allocated to the policy/measure in USD:

100, 000

Has the implementation of the policy/measure been evaluated?:

YES

If yes, what are the main conclusions/recommendations?:

There is need for more commitment from Government towards the development of culture and arts. Consistency in budget allocation to enable timely implementation. Also, provision of infrastructure like theatre, multi-purpose cultura center to promote artistic expression.

International Cooperation for Sustainable Development

Your country has contributed to or benefited from the International Fund for Cultural Diversity (IFCD) during the last 4 years:

Development cooperation strategies, including South-South cooperation strategies, recognize the strategic role of creativity and diverse cultural expressions:

If YES, please provide the name(s) of the strategy and year(s) of adoption:

Your country manages multi- and/or bilateral technical assistance and capacity building cooperation programmes supporting:

Cultural policy development and implementation in developing countries

Medium, small or micro-enterprise development of creative industries and markets in developing countries

Artists and cultural professionals in developing countries

Relevant Policies and Measures:

Cultural Bilateral Cooperation Between The Gambia and Senegal

Name of agency responsible for the implementation of the policy/measure:

The Gambia Ministry of Tourism and Culture

Senegal Ministry of Culture

Cultural domains covered by the policy/measure:

Cinema/ Audiovisual Arts

Design

Media Arts

Music

Performing Arts

Publishing

Visual Arts

Website of the policy/measure, if available:

https://docs.google.com/document/d/1XY00QZQ5qz9xT68cKRuuiAo2qZdJHSW9/edit?usp=drive_link&ouid;=108729701914714491458&rtpof;=true&sd;=true

Describe the main features of the policy/measure:

IN ACCORDANCE with the Cultural Agreement between the Government of the Gambia and the Government of the Republic of Senegal, signed in 2018 in Banjul. AWARE of the need and urgency to intensify cultural exchanges between the two countries following the recommendations of the Presidential Council established by both parties and reaffirmed by His Excellency Mr Adama Barrow, President of the Republic on the occasion of the visit of the Senegalese Minister of Culture and Historical Heritage to Gambia on 5, 6 and 7 January 2023; DESIROUS of strengthening the bonds of friendship, of developing cooperation between the two countries and of promoting the development of infrastructures exchanges in the fields of culture and the fields concerned.

Does it specifically target young people?:

YES

Does the International Fund for Cultural Diversity (IFCD) support the implementation of the policy/measure?:

What are the results achieved so far through the implementation of the policy/measure?:

1. Gambian Cultural Artists have been invited to the Senegalese Cultural Festival in Touba 2. A Gambian Culture Delegation have attended the Jazz Music Festival in St. Louis in May, 2023

Financial resources allocated to the policy/measure in USD:

Has the implementation of the policy/measure been evaluated?:

YES

If yes, what are the main conclusions/recommendations?:

The parties agree to establish and organize an annual and alternating friendship week between the two countries. To this end, the Parties agree to the organization of major cultural and economic events with a view to showing the different aspects of their cultures, through theatre, music, literature, visual arts, cinema and creative audiovisual media, urban cultures etc. The Parties agree to the organization of an annual economic fair to promote local knowledge and develop a market between the two countries. The Parties agree to carry out regular exchanges and visits in order to promote the implementation of the projects of this Executive Program. The Parties agree to exchange visits of artistic troupes in order to present their performances and to participate in festivals, artistic competitions, cultural events of an international nature organized in either country. The Parties undertake to organise art exhibitions in each of the two countries. During the validity of this executive Program, the Senegalese Party will inform the Gambian Party of the opening of the calls for applications for each edition of the Biennial of Contemporary African Art in order to involve the visual artists of the Gambia. The Parties undertake to promote exchanges of experience between artists and cultural professionals. During the validity of this executive program, each Party will send two artists to the territory of the other for a trip of exchange and creation, during one to two months. The Senegalese Party will support the Gambian project to build a palace of culture in Banjul. The Parties shall encourage exchanges and cooperation of the cultural industry, support cultural societies, professional associations and research institutions and foster mutual learning and exchange of cultural industry talent visits.

Partner(s) engaged in the implementation of the measure:

Name of partner:

Gambia Ministry of Tourism and Culture

Type of entity:

Public Sector

Name of partner:

National Centre for Arts and Culture

Type of entity:

Public Sector

Name of partner:

Senegalese Ministry of Culture

Type of entity:

Public Sector

A Study of Cultural Rights in The Gambia

Name of agency responsible for the implementation of the policy/measure:

National Centre for Arts and Culture

Cultural domains covered by the policy/measure:

Cinema/ Audiovisual Arts

Design

Media Arts

Music

Performing Arts

Publishing

Visual Arts

Website of the policy/measure, if available:

https://drive.google.com/file/d/1Q1HqWPPIxhluvSDGplvZPsl__XpU9bZV/view?usp=drive_link

Describe the main features of the policy/measure:

To look at the level at which our national laws and policies have addressed the issue of cultural rights in terms of minority rights, child, women and youth rights, language, heritage and Intellectual Property rights in relation to International accords and treaties such as the African Charter on Human and Peoples‟ Rights (ACPHR).

Does it specifically target young people?:

Does the International Fund for Cultural Diversity (IFCD) support the implementation of the policy/measure?:

What are the results achieved so far through the implementation of the policy/measure?:

To assess all national legal provisions on the promotion and limitation of cultural rights in The Gambia; in other words to interrogate the state and nature of cultural rights in the country;  To suggest strategies of maximizing the exercise of cultural rights in The Gambia and to make their application more inclusive and;  To assess the right of minorities to take part in cultural life, and to conserve and promote their own culture

Financial resources allocated to the policy/measure in USD:

Has the implementation of the policy/measure been evaluated?:

YES

If yes, what are the main conclusions/recommendations?:

The issue of cultural rights is indeed a complex and invaluable one. Complex in the sense that it is dimensional, multi-faceted and could easily be given different meaning by different persons depending on the mores and values. What is needed most therefore is for all stakeholders to realize that cultural rights are here to stay and are non-negotiable just as human rights are.

Partner(s) engaged in the implementation of the measure:

Name of partner:

National Centre for Arts and Culture

Type of entity:

Public Sector

Name of partner:

UNESCO BREDA, through The Gambia National Commission for UNESCO

Type of entity:

Public Sector

UNESCO-Aschberg Project on Improving the Status of Female Artists and Cultural Professionals

Name of agency responsible for the implementation of the policy/measure:

NCAC

Cultural domains covered by the policy/measure:

Cinema/ Audiovisual Arts

Design

Media Arts

Music

Performing Arts

Publishing

Visual Arts

Website of the policy/measure, if available:

https://docs.google.com/document/d/1D58MxCdrB-O6PZkQtGUHMfSDnT82wNQE/edit?usp=drive_link&ouid;=108729701914714491458&rtpof;=true&sd;=true

Describe the main features of the policy/measure:

The survey on the status of women artists and cultural professionals in The Gambia was carried out by the National Centre for Arts and Culture of The Gambia with support from UNESCO's Aschberg Programme for Artists and Cultural Professionals. The UNESCO Aschberg programme promotes the status of the artist by providing technical assistance and expertise to governmental institutions and civil society organisations.

Does it specifically target young people?:

YES

Does the International Fund for Cultural Diversity (IFCD) support the implementation of the policy/measure?:

What are the results achieved so far through the implementation of the policy/measure?:

1. A nation-wide study on the status of female artists and cultural professionals was carried out 2. A set of regulations for the Operationalization of the National Endowment Fund for Arts and Culture is formulated by stakeholders, signed by the Minister and now awaiting to be promulgated.

Financial resources allocated to the policy/measure in USD:

Has the implementation of the policy/measure been evaluated?:

YES

If yes, what are the main conclusions/recommendations?:

The regulations for the operationalization of the National Endowment for Arts and Culture are yet to be gazzetted.

Goal 4 - Promote Human Rights and Fundamental Freedoms

Gender Equality

Ministries, governmental agencies and/or parliamentary bodies in charge of gender equality:

Exist and are relevant for artists and cultural professionals

Policies and measures to support the full participation of women in cultural life have been implemented during the last 4 years:

YES

Policies and measures have been adopted to support the recognition and advancement of women as artists, cultural professionals and/or creative entrepreneurs, (e.g. ensure equal pay for equal work or equal access to funding, coaching or mentoring schemes, anti-discrimination measures, etc.):

YES

Data is regularly collected and disseminated to monitor:

Gender equality in the culture and media sectors

Participation of women in cultural life

Percentage of women/men in decision-making /managerial positions in public and private cultural and media:

Radio - 8% Television (Online and Terrestrial) – 50% Private Cultural Institutions – 100% Public Cultural Institution – 0%

Percentage of works from female/male artists displayed / projected in important festivals of the arts and cultural industries (film, book publishing, music industry etc.):

As can be expected in a country with a large informal economy, most women cultural professionals are self-employed, a total of 65%. Only 23% of women cultural professionals are employees, whether in the private sector, in NGOs or in the public sector. Among the self-employed there are more business owners (38% of the sample) than freelance workers (27%) indicating a potential for job creation if those businesses can operate in more supportive environments. However, currently the percentage of women who employ other people is lower than the percentage of business owners, at 31%. This suggests that a proportion of businesses owned are still one-person operations. Of the 84 business owners who provided who provided employee figures, the average number of temporary and permanent workers employed is 4.3. Extended to the entire sample (that is all categories of cultural workers, including non-business owners), each woman in the cultural sector currently generates 0.7 additional jobs.

Percentage of women receiving art national prizes/awards:

40.00%

2023

Percentage of women participation in cultural activities:

50.00%

2022

Relevant Policies and Measures:

The Gambia Women Act

Name of agency responsible for the implementation of the policy/measure:

Ministry of Gender

Cultural domains covered by the policy/measure:

Cinema/ Audiovisual Arts

Design

Media Arts

Music

Performing Arts

Publishing

Visual Arts

Website of the policy/measure, if available:

https://drive.google.com/file/d/1zLGE_540wHvATHz5s_c12Q1OiwsypbAz/view?usp=drive_link

Describe the main features of the policy/measure:

To highlight and strengthen the participation of women in the culture and creative sector

Does it specifically target young people?:

YES

Does the International Fund for Cultural Diversity (IFCD) support the implementation of the policy/measure?:

YES

What are the results achieved so far through the implementation of the policy/measure?:

1. A Network of Female Artists created 2. An Excellence in the Arts Award for female artists established

Financial resources allocated to the policy/measure in USD:

Has the implementation of the policy/measure been evaluated?:

YES

If yes, what are the main conclusions/recommendations?:

A periodic and comprehensive review of the Act is needed to take care of emerging issues related to women and the cultural and creative sectors

Partner(s) engaged in the implementation of the measure:

Name of partner:

NCAC

Type of entity:

Public Sector

Name of partner:

The Network of Female Artists in The Gambia

Type of entity:

Civil Society Organization (CSO)

Name of partner:

The Ministry of Gender

Type of entity:

Public Sector

Improving the Status of women artists and cultural professionals in the Gambia

Name of agency responsible for the implementation of the policy/measure:

NCAC

Cultural domains covered by the policy/measure:

Cinema/ Audiovisual Arts

Design

Media Arts

Music

Performing Arts

Publishing

Visual Arts

Website of the policy/measure, if available:

https://docs.google.com/document/d/1mJhK_ADSFjdlIj2EDhmu-a1CUmBLKMQX/edit?usp=drive_link&ouid;=108729701914714491458&rtpof;=true&sd;=true

Describe the main features of the policy/measure:

Does it specifically target young people?:

YES

Does the International Fund for Cultural Diversity (IFCD) support the implementation of the policy/measure?:

YES

What are the results achieved so far through the implementation of the policy/measure?:

1. A nation-wide study on the condition of female artists in the Gambia completed in 2023. 2. 100 female artists trained and certificated on Copyrights and related rights 3. A regulation on the National Endowment Fund for Arts and Culture signed (https://thepoint.gm/africa/gambia/headlines/tourism-minister-signs-regulation-on-national-endowment-fund-for-arts-and-culture)

Financial resources allocated to the policy/measure in USD:

Has the implementation of the policy/measure been evaluated?:

YES

If yes, what are the main conclusions/recommendations?:

1. To offer grants to female entrepreneurs in the creative sector; 2. To minimize sexual harassment and similar abuses in the creative sector 3. To do a comprehensive study on the contribution of the creative arts to the Gambia's GDP

Partner(s) engaged in the implementation of the measure:

Name of partner:

NCAC

Type of entity:

Public Sector

Name of partner:

Gambia Women Chamber of Commerce (GWCC)

Type of entity:

Private Sector

Name of partner:

Ministry of Gender

Type of entity:

Public Sector

Artistic Freedom

The constitution and/or national regulatory frameworks formally acknowledge:

The right of artists to create without censorship or intimidation

The right of artists to disseminate and/or perform their artistic works

The right for all citizens to freely enjoy artistic works both in public and in private

The right for all citizens to take part in cultural life without restrictions

Independent bodies are established to receive complaints and/or monitor violations and restrictions to artistic freedom:

YES

Initiatives to protect artists at risk or in exile have been developed or supported by public authorities during the last 4 years (e.g. providing safe houses, guidance and training, etc.):

YES

Measures and initiatives intended to ensure transparent decision-making on government funding/ state grants and awards for artists exist (e.g. through independent committees, etc.):

YES

Economic measures that take the status of artists into account have been adopted or revised in the last 4 years (e.g. collective agreements, income tax and other regulatory frameworks, etc.):

YES

Relevant Policies and Measures:

An Assessment of artistic freedom in The Gambia

Name of agency responsible for the implementation of the policy/measure:

Pan African Network for Artistic Freedom (PANAF)

Cultural domains covered by the policy/measure:

Cinema/ Audiovisual Arts

Design

Media Arts

Music

Performing Arts

Publishing

Visual Arts

Website of the policy/measure, if available:

https://drive.google.com/file/d/1l9WZP13r3vOcrfvZqu6JmkPytmLy-Z1z/view?usp=drive_link

Describe the main features of the policy/measure:

The study is aimed to identify existing gaps, limitations, opportunities and challenges within the Gambia's Legal Framework pertaining to cultural and artistic matters. It was a nation-wide exercise.

Does it specifically target young people?:

Does the International Fund for Cultural Diversity (IFCD) support the implementation of the policy/measure?:

YES

What are the results achieved so far through the implementation of the policy/measure?:

The Study gives key findings which will culminate in the formulation and recommendations that will help to manage and safeguard the rights of artists and promote the preservation of culture in the Gambia.

Financial resources allocated to the policy/measure in USD:

5000

Has the implementation of the policy/measure been evaluated?:

YES

If yes, what are the main conclusions/recommendations?:

To observe and strengthen objectives and guiding principles of 2005 UNESCO Convention on protection and promotion of Diversity of Cultural Expressions as stated in Article 1 as follows: • To protect and promote the diversity of cultural expressions; • To create the conditions for cultures to flourish and to freely interact in a mutually beneficial manner; • To encourage dialogue among cultures with a view to ensuring wider and balanced cultural exchanges in the world in favor of inter-cultural respect and a culture of peace; and • To foster interculturalism in order to develop cultural interaction in the spirit of building bridges among peo- ples. 2. To recognise, appreciate and strengthen cultural, technological, economic, social and political development of The Gambia, that influences the status of the artist, including artistic freedom, taking account of social, economic and political progress in the world. 3. There is a need for provision of technical support to cultural and creative industries stakeholders, including artists by national, regional and international organizations and agencies such as World Intellectual Property Organiza- tion (WIPO), African Regional Intellectual Property Organization (ARIPO), UNESCO among others. The technical support is in line with section 12 of African Regional Intellectual Property Organizations (ARIPO) Model Law on Copyright and Related Right, 2019 also Article 67 of World Trade Organization Agreement on Trade Related Aspects of Intellectual Property Rights (WTO-TRIPS Agreement) of 1994 as well as provisions contained in World Intellectual Property Organization (WIPO) Convention on technical cooperation and support to member coun- tries in the promotion and protection of intellectual property rights (IPRs), including Copyright and Related Rights. 4. Strengthening and empowerment of the legal system, especially judicial authorities and their ability to deal with matters of artistic freedom, including intellectual property right infringement and doing justice to such cases in line with provisions of domestic, regional and international legal instruments. 29 5. There should be adequate remedy or remedies for victims of artistic freedom and intellectual property right own- ers, including Copyright and Related Rights. This should be in line with various legal provisions at national, regional and international levels on civil remedies and criminal sanctions. 6. There is a need to appreciate and strengthen Government and private sector partnership for protection and pro- motion of artistic freedom in The Gambia. Their role at national, regional and international levels in facilitating such awareness and advocacy campaigns are crucial for attainment of the desired sustainable development of artistic freedom objectives. 7. There is a need for something to be done to address and strengthen the level of awareness about artistic freedom for stakeholders in the cultural and creative industries of The Gambia. The stakeholders, including artist, must be aware that, they must be the first person to initiate the action through monitoring and supervision of their rights, products and services against violation, infringement and abuse by third parties within the framework of available legal instruments at local, regional and international levels, which is only possible with awareness 8. As part of strategies to improve and strengthen artistic freedom in the country and the cultural and creative indus- tries in particular, the capacity needs of stakeholders must be addressed. The concept capacity building entails both public and private sector support.

Partner(s) engaged in the implementation of the measure:

Name of partner:

PANAf

Type of entity:

Civil Society Organization (CSO)

Name of partner:

Team Gomsabopa

Type of entity:

Civil Society Organization (CSO)

Measures and Initiatives reported by Civil Society Organizations

Describe how the CSO form has been used to promote collaboration with CSOs in the preparation of this report, including the distribution of the form and the modalities of collection and analysis of the information received. Please indicate the percentage of measures and initiatives received that have been considered as relevant by the Party and included in the QPR.:

A lot of effort was made to maximize the CSO's input into the 2023 QPR. They were all invited to an information session in which they were given the opportunity to design the mode of distribution of the form to their peers, deadlines for collection and how the material in the form will be aggregated. Furthermore, they were asked to appoint a rapporteur to collect their ideas. About 70% of the measures and initiatives received from the CSOs are relevant to the QPR, 2023.

GOAL 1 - Support sustainable systems of governance for culture:

GOAL 2 - Achieve a balanced flow of cultural goods and services and increase the mobility of artists and cultural professionals:

GOAL 3 - Integrate culture in sustainable development frameworks:

GOAL 4 - Promote human rights and fundamental freedoms:

National Study on Artistic Freedom in The Gambia, 2022

Name of CSO(s) responsible for the implementation of the measure/initiative:

Team Gomsabopa

Cultural domains covered by the measure/initiative:

Cinema/ Audiovisual Arts

Design

Media Arts

Music

Performing Arts

Publishing

Visual Arts

Website of the measure/initiative, if available:

https://drive.google.com/file/d/1l9WZP13r3vOcrfvZqu6JmkPytmLy-Z1z/view?usp=drive_link

Describe the main features of the measure/initiative:

It aimed to identify existing gaps, limitations and opportunities and challenges within the Gambia's Legal Framework pertaining to Cultural and Artistic matters. Special consideration is given to gender considerations.

Does it specifically target young people?:

Does this measure/initiative receive or has it received International Fund for Cultural Diversity (IFCD) funding?:

YES

What are the results achieved so far through the implementation of the measure/initiative?:

The report is published in June, 2023 and therefore not yet subjected to evaluation.

On the basis of the analysis of the responses provided through the CSO form, present up to ten main priorities of CSOs to implement the Convention over the next four years.:

The NCAC in partnership with CSOs, have adopted the following priorities: 1. Amplification and strengthening of artistic rights and freedoms putting CSO’s at the center 2. Improved data management and collection of cultural statistics through partnership with Gambia Bureau of Statistics and PURA 3. Improving infrastructure for cultural activities including the construction of a multi-purpose cultural centre and development of public spaces for capacity building, showcasing and networking 4. Strengthen operationalisation of the copyright regime including licencing of a collective management organisation 5. Developing sustainable mechanisms for funding of culture including increased budgetary allocation and exploring a Private Copy Levy 6. Significant investment in technology to boost the strength of the industry value chain 7. Collaborating with CSOs to achieve CSO priorities as outlined above 8. A Pact against sexual harassment between and among creative artists and contractors 9. A nation-wide study on the contribution of the creative arts sector in The Gambia's GDP 10. 10% of the operating budget of all Public Corporations be dedicated to cultural and artistic matters/funding

Emerging Transversal Issues

Relevant Policies and Measures:

Buiding Climate Change Resilience in the Creative Arts Sector

Name of agency responsible for the implementation of the policy/measure:

National Centre for Arts and Culture

Cultural domains covered by the policy/measure:

Cinema/ Audiovisual Arts

Design

Media Arts

Music

Performing Arts

Publishing

Visual Arts

Website of the policy/measure, if available:

https://drive.google.com/file/d/1geVwRhEXiSOYDynySeVPLHz1m_V56Ub4/view?usp=drive_link

Describe the main features of the policy/measure:

Here, we wish to work with the stakeholders to prepare the 2005 Convention Sectors to be ready and resilient to the monster of climate change. As of now, there is not much attention given to this but it will be useful to preempt the negative impact of global warming in the arts.

Does it specifically target young people?:

YES

Does the International Fund for Cultural Diversity (IFCD) support the implementation of the policy/measure?:

YES

What are the results achieved so far through the implementation of the policy/measure?:

So far, we have built a consensus among artists that climate change is a serious issue that needs urgent attention.

Financial resources allocated to the policy/measure in USD:

Has the implementation of the policy/measure been evaluated?:

If yes, what are the main conclusions/recommendations?:

Partner(s) engaged in the implementation of the measure:

Name of partner:

NCAC

Type of entity:

Public Sector

Name of partner:

National Environment Agency

Type of entity:

Public Sector

Name of partner:

The Artistic Associations of The Gambia

Type of entity:

Civil Society Organization (CSO)

Challenges and Achievements

Describe the main results achieved to implement the Convention (at least one major achievement in one of the four goals):

Through a UNESCO-Aschberg Project, the NCAC have worked with the 2005 Convention Stakeholders to elucidate, elaborate and promulgate the first ever regulation for the creation of the National Endowment Fund for Arts and Culture. This ground-breaking move will help to solve tjhe perennial problem of funding in the arts and culture sector.

Describe the main challenges encountered to implement the Convention and the main solutions found or envisaged to overcome them:

Since 2019 QPR, one issue has remained an obstacle in the 2005 Convention Sector and that is the challenge of funding artistic and cultural program. This means that, Gambian Artists have the ideas, the zeal and the interest but do not have the funding.

Describe the steps planned in the next four years to further implement the Convention and the priority areas identified for future policy action based on the conclusions of the current reporting process:

The top priority in the next four years is to operationalize the National Endowment Fund for Arts and Culture to give it money so that artists who wish to engage in activities have the means to do so.

Annexes

Please upload relevant documents (law, policy, agreement, regulation, strategy, etc.), studies and statistics in PDF format related to the implementation of the 4 goals and the 11 areas of monitoring of the Convention in your country. The documents should have been produced during the reporting period covered by this periodic report. Please provide the title and a description of the main content of the document in English or French.:

Attachment	Size
QPR 2023 INFORMATION SESSION ATTENDEES	3.96 MB
THE FIRST EVER NATION-WIDE ON ARTISTIC FREEDOM IN THE GAMBIA	1.25 MB
NATION-WIDE SURVEY REPORT ON THE CONDITION OF FEMALE ARTISTS AND CULTURAL PROFESSIONALS	1.99 MB

Submission

Designated official signing the report:

Title:

Mr.

First name:

Hassoum

Family name:

Ceesay

Organization:

National Centre for Arts and Culture

Position:

Director General

Date of submission:

2023

Electronic Signature:

Quadrennial Periodic ReportGambia 2023

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General Information

Technical Information

Goal 1 - Support Sustainable Systems of Governance for Culture

Cultural and Creative Sectors

NATIONAL ARTS AND CULTURAL POLICY

The Copyright Act, 2004

Media Diversity

The 1997 Constitution of The Gambia

Access to Information Act, 2020

The Gambia Information and Communication Act, 2009

Digital Environment

Digital Switch Over Policy 2018

Digital Rights in The Gambia

The Gambia Digital Economy

Partnering with Civil Society

National Tourism Policy and Strategy 2021 to 2031 (https://the point.gm/africa/gambia /headlines/tourism-hold-national-tourism-policy-strategy-validation )

Training of artiste associations on Intellectual Property and Copyright and commemoration of World Book and Copyright Day

MOU Between the NCAC and Alliance Francaise De Banjul

Goal 2 - Achieve a Balanced Flow of Cultural Goods and Services and Increase the Mobility of Artists and Cultural Professionals

Mobility of Artists and Cultural Professionals

Enhancing Artists Mobility

Flow of Cultural Goods and Services

The Gambia Export Optimization Policy

Treaties and agreements

The Gambia - Senegal Cultural Cooperation Agreement

Goal 3 - Integrate Culture in Sustainable Development Frameworks

National Sustainable Development Policies & Plans

Tourism Diversification and Cultural Resilience Project

National Development Plan, 2018 - 2021

International Cooperation for Sustainable Development

Cultural Bilateral Cooperation Between The Gambia and Senegal

A Study of Cultural Rights in The Gambia

UNESCO-Aschberg Project on Improving the Status of Female Artists and Cultural Professionals

Goal 4 - Promote Human Rights and Fundamental Freedoms

Gender Equality

The Gambia Women Act

Improving the Status of women artists and cultural professionals in the Gambia

Artistic Freedom

An Assessment of artistic freedom in The Gambia

Measures and Initiatives reported by Civil Society Organizations

National Study on Artistic Freedom in The Gambia, 2022

Emerging Transversal Issues

Buiding Climate Change Resilience in the Creative Arts Sector

Challenges and Achievements

Annexes

Submission

Quadrennial Periodic Report
Gambia 2023