NMAC: Culture for Development
A strong independent cultural sector contributes to safeguarding universal democratic values, strengthens critical thinking and promotes social cohesion and inclusion. However, its potential in North Macedonia remains underutilized due to limited capacities and financial resources. Switzerland will support the independent cultural scene to develop quality production, to become more strategic, to improve their financial basis and predictability, promoting dialogue and democratic participation.
| Paese/Regione | Tema | Periodo | Budget |
|---|---|---|---|
|
Macedonia del Nord |
Cultura / sensibilizzazione allo sviluppo Governance Diritti umani
Cultura e svago
Partecipazione democratica e società civile Diritti dell'uomo (diritti delle donne inclusi) |
07.08.2023
- 30.11.2028 |
CHF 2’038’000
|
- Strengthened capacities of the independent cultural scene, through institutional grants, workshops and mentorship
- More conducive operating conditions for the independent cultural scene through support for research and advocacy
- Production of socially-relevant artistic content
- More efficient use of public spaces through collaboration with public cultural institions
- Settore privato straniero Sud/Est
- Settore privato svizzero
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Settore in base alle categorie del Comitato di Aiuto allo sviluppo (DAC) dell'OCSE OTHER SOCIAL INFRASTRUCTURE AND SERVICES
GOVERNO E SOCIETÀ CIVILE
GOVERNO E SOCIETÀ CIVILE
Sotto-Settore in base alle categorie del Comitato di Aiuto allo sviluppo (DAC) dell'OCSE Cultura e svago
Partecipazione democratica e società civile
Diritti umani
Temi trasversali Il progetto sostiene anche miglioramenti nell'organizzazione partner
Tipo di aiuto Mandato con fondo fiduciario
Mandato senza fondo fiduciario
Numero del progetto 7F10961
| Contesto | North Macedonia’s political, social and economic context is characterized by weak political institutions, limited rule of law, brain drain and underdeveloped economic sector. Interethnic relations, corruption, clientelism, political polarization, long and uncertain EU accession process continue to affect all aspects of life. Culture in North Macedonia has been severely underfunded, without vision for strategic development of the sector. The independent cultural scene, consisting of organized and individual cultural actors, generates critical social discourses and enhances democratic debate in the society. However, the scene faces precarity in their work with very limited public and private funding, placing North Macedonia at the bottom of the region. Lack of available spaces for working, performing and exhibiting prevents them to provide platforms for participation in cultural and social life by youth, smaller ethnic communities and other vulnerable groups. |
| Obiettivi | The independent, diverse and inclusive culture sector shapes and safeguards democratic values, inclusive societal changes and social cohesion. |
| Gruppi target |
The independent cultural organizations (civil society organizations) which are key agents of new tendencies in culture and arts. Beneficiaries: citizens who through the independent cultural scene voice their concerns on socially relevant topics, pursuing democratic values, inclusive societal changes and social cohesion. |
| Effetti a medio termine |
Outcome 1: The institutional and financial capacities of the cultural and artistic organizations promoting democratic and universal values are increased. Outcome 2: The independent cultural scene has more favourable conditions to operate. Outcome 3: Citizens, including vulnerable groups, make use of the independent cultural scene to voice their concerns on socially - relevant topics. |
| Risultati |
Risultati principali attesi: Risultati fasi precedenti: Draft project document developed during the inception phase. |
| Direzione/Ufficio responsabile |
DSC |
| Credito |
Cooperazione con l'Europa dell'Est |
| Partner del progetto |
Partner contrattuale ONG internazionale o straniera Economia privata Partner attuatore
Heartefact
|
| Coordinamento con altri progetti e attori |
Coordination with the projects of the EU Delegation, supporting culture. Synergies with the SDC’s democratic governance projects, in particular the Civica Mobilitas programme. |
| Budget | Fase in corso Budget Svizzera CHF 2’038’000 Budget svizzero attualmente già speso CHF 212’000 Progetto totale dalla prima fase Budget Svizzera CHF 12’000 Budget inclusi partner del progetto CHF 4’538’000 |
