Describe the main features of the policy/measure:
• Develop a policy and enforce legal and regulatory frameworks for the development of the creative arts industry (SDG Target 16.b)
• Strengthen the Copyright Office and its related agencies (SDG Target 16.6)
• Strengthen the National Creative Arts Council to implement its programmes effectively (SDG Target 16.6)
• Promote Public-Private-Participation in the development of the creative arts industry (SDG Target 17.17)
• Promote partnerships and participation in global arts events and businesses (SDG Target 17.17)
• Strengthen institutions and improve coordination framework of creative arts sector (SDG Target 16.6)
• Create awareness of the importance of tourism and creative arts (SDGs Targets 8.9, 12.b).
Website of the policy/measure, if available:
What are the results achieved so far through the implementation of the policy/measure?:
• Interim Creative Arts Council established and made functional
• Desk Office created at the sector Ministry for policy direction and coordination
• Draft legal, regulatory and institutional framework for the creative arts industry produced
• Strong coordination among MDAs on issues related to the creative arts industry
• Creative Arts industry data mining and gathering exercise on course nationwide to inform policy formulation
Financial resources allocated to the policy/measure in USD:
About USD $1,444,222.24 in 2019
Partner(s) engaged in the implementation of the measure:
| Name of partner | Type of entity |
|---|---|
• Ministry of Tourism, Culture and Creative Arts
| Public Sector
|
• Ministry of Justice and Attorney-General’s Department
| Public Sector
|
• Copyright Office
| Public Sector
|
• Creative Arts Council
| Public Sector
|
• National Commission on Culture
| Public Sector
|
• Ghana Tourism Authority
| Public Sector
|
Ghana Culture Forum
| Civil Society Organization (CSO)
|
Other stakeholders
| Private Sector
|
Has the implementation of the policy/measure been evaluated?:
YES
If yes, what are the main conclusions/recommendations?:
1) Significant improvement in job creation and revenue generation for practitioners in the arts
2) Need for commensurate infrastructure for the creative arts industry – emporiums, studios, theatres, galleries etc.