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.
| Pays/région | Thème | Période | Budget |
|---|---|---|---|
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Macédoine du Nord |
Culture / sensibilisation por le développement Governance Droits de la personne
Culture & loisirs
Participation démocratique et société civile Droits de la personne (y compris droits des femmes) |
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
- Sectreur privé étranger Sud/Est
- Secteur privé suisse
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Secteur selon catégorisation du Comité d'aide au développement de l'OCDE INFRASTRUCTURE ET SERVICES SOCIAUX DIVERS
GOUVERNEMENT ET SOCIETE CIVILE
GOUVERNEMENT ET SOCIETE CIVILE
Sous-Secteur selon catégorisation du Comité d'aide au développement de l'OCDE Culture et loisirs
Participation démocratique et société civile
Droits de la personne
Thème transversal Le projet contribue à améliorer le fonctionnement de l'organisation partenaire
Type d'aide Mandat avec gestion de fonds
Mandat sans gestion de fonds
Numéro de projet 7F10961
| Contexte | 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. |
| Objectifs | The independent, diverse and inclusive culture sector shapes and safeguards democratic values, inclusive societal changes and social cohesion. |
| Groupes cibles |
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. |
| Effets à moyen terme |
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. |
| Résultats |
Principaux résultats attendus: Principaux résultats antérieurs: Draft project document developed during the inception phase. |
| Direction/office fédéral responsable |
DDC |
| Crédit |
Coopération avec l'Europe de l'Est |
| Partenaire de projet |
Partenaire contractuel ONG internationale ou étrangère Secteur privé Partenaire de mise en œuvre
Heartefact
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| Coordination avec d'autres projets et acteurs |
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 | Phase en cours Budget de la Suisse CHF 2’038’000 Budget suisse déjà attribué CHF 212’000 Projet total depuis la première phase Budget de la Suisse CHF 12’000 Budget y compris partenaires de projet CHF 4’538’000 |
