Describe the main features of the policy/measure:
• Mainstream culture in all aspect of national development (SDG Targets 4.7, 17.14)
• Review and implement cultural policy framework (SDG Target 8.9)
• Revamp Centres for National Culture (SDG Targets 8.9, 16.6)
• Support the establishment of national theatres and museums (SDG Target 8.9)
• Restructure the National Commission on Culture (SDG Target 16.6)
• Enhance capacity for development of culture industry (SDG Target 16.a)
• Develop legal regime and processes for safeguarding the intellectual property and creative heritage of Ghana (SDG
• Targets 12.b, 17.10)
• Strengthen institutions and improve coordination framework of cultural and creative arts sectors for development of culture (SDG Target 16.a)
• Establish mechanisms to eradicate negative cultural practices and project the Ghanaian cultural heritage (SDG Target 12.b)
• Create awareness of the importance of culture for development and creative arts (SDG Target 12.8)
• Enhance private sector participation (SDG Target 17.17)
• Popularize local cuisine and revive lost specialties and staples
Website of the policy/measure, if available:
What are the results achieved so far through the implementation of the policy/measure?:
• Strong framework, regulations and institutions for promoting Ghanaian culture
• Good appreciation of national culture
• Good governance regime for emerging areas in the creative and cultural industries
• Strong capacity of culture institutions
• Practice of outmoded rites and customs inimical to development eliminated
• Availability of reliable data on the cultural sector
• Effective communication between MDAs and the creative industry
• Adequate cultural infrastructure
• Reduction of negative influence of foreign culture
• Increased revenue generation from the publishing of Ghanaian Language materials and promotion of performing arts disciplines
• Increased appreciation and improved literacy in Ghanaian languages and pride in Ghanaian culture
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 |
|---|---|
Artists Alliance Gallery
| Private Sector
|
Ghana Culture Forum comprising 88+ artistic groups and associations
| Civil Society Organization (CSO)
|
• National Commission on Culture
| Public Sector
|
• Creative Arts Council
| Public Sector
|
• Bureau of Ghana Languages
| Public Sector
|
• Ghana Museums and Monuments Board
| Public Sector
|
• National Theatre of Ghana
| Public Sector
|
• Kwame Nkrumah Memorial Park
| Public Sector
|
• National Symphony Orchestra
| Public Sector
|
• W.E.B. Dubois Centre for Pan African Culture
| Public Sector
|
• Ghana Dance Ensemble
| Public Sector
|
• Abibigromma
| Public Sector
|
• National Folklore Board
| Public Sector
|
• Pan African Writers Association
| Public Sector
|
• Ghana Film Authority
| Public Sector
|
• Ghana Tourism Authority
| Public Sector
|
Has the implementation of the policy/measure been evaluated?:
YES
If yes, what are the main conclusions/recommendations?:
• Strengthen frameworks, regulations and institutions for promoting Ghanaian culture
• Rejuvenate public appreciation for national culture
• Eliminate the gaps in the governance regime for emerging areas in the creative and cultural industries
• Strengthen the capacity for cultural institutions
• Eliminate outmoded rites and customs inimical to national development
• Provide reliable data on the cultural sector
• Ensure effective communication between the MDAs and Cultural and Creative industries
• Eliminate negative influence of foreign culture