HoA, Culture for Peace
The Culture for Peace (C4P) Programme in the Horn of Africa (HoA), seeks to safeguard cultural heritage while fostering economic opportunities in the region. The initiative supports local cultural entities, enhancing livelihoods through market-driven interventions by working with the youth, women and marginalized groups. By preserving both tangible and intangible cultural heritage, Switzerland contributes to improved social cohesion thus contributing to peace and stability across the region.
| Región/País | Tema | Período | Presupuesto |
|---|---|---|---|
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Cuerno de África |
Cultura / sensibilización al desarrollo Conflito y fragilidad
Cultura y ocio
Prevención de los conflictos Sensibilización al desarrollo |
01.07.2022
- 30.11.2028 |
CHF 2’300’000
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- Government institutions responsible for cultural heritage (local government bodies), Somali National Academy for Arts and Sciences (SOMASA), Horn Heritage.
- Private entities involved in cultural production and consumption, Mandera blacksmith group.
- Tangible and intangible culture heritage is preserved.
- Sustainable culture associations / fora provide economic opportunities.
- Enhanced safeguarding plans for Somali tangible and ICH.
- Improved and updated data base of Somali tangibe and ICH.
- Improved tangible and ICH documentation and archiving processes.
- Increased market-based interventions to enhance the culture industry.
- Increased inter-regional and cross-border cultural exchange and dialogue.
- Sector privado extranjero Sur/Este
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Sector según clasificación del comité de ayuda al desarrollo de la OCDE OTROS SERVICIOS E INFRAESTRUCTURAS SOCIALES
GOBIERNO Y SOCIEDAD CIVIL
Unallocated / Unspecified
Sub-Sector según clasificación del comité de ayuda al desarrollo de la OCDE Cultura y ocio
Construcción de la paz y prevención y solución de conflictos
Promotion of development awareness (non-sector allocable)
Temas transversales Propensión a los conflictos
Tipo de ayuda Mandato sin fondos fiduciarios
Número de proyecto 7F10950
| Contexto | Somali culture places a great emphasis on the importance of family and community, serving as a foundation for social values, relationships, and collective identity. The cultural sector in the Horn of Africa, particularly among the Somali-speaking regions, is highly fragmented, with tangible and intangible cultural heritage (ICH) at risk due to conflict, displacement, and a lack of institutional capacity. Limited economic growth and infrastructure, weak institutions, and lack of access to basic services like education, healthcare, and cultural resources further exacerbate these issues. Despite these challenges, culture in the HoA serves as a critical element for social cohesion and economic development, thus promoting peace and contributing to stablity within and across borders. Cultural expressions, including oral traditions, music, dance, and handicrafts, remain important vectors for identity formation, community dialogue, and reconciliation. These cultural assets also hold economic potential, which can provide sustainable livelihoods for marginalized communities, including women and youth. |
| Objetivos | To enhance social cohesion, promote peacebuilding and strengthen local and regional cultural identities in the HoA, through fostering greater awareness, appreciation, and preservation of shared regional cultural heritage. |
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| Resultados |
Resultados previstos: Resultados de las fases anteriores: Previsously, culture was supported through small scale ad-hoc projects. In 2020, SDC commissioned two assessments: the HoA Culture Sector Assessment, which recommended mapping of tangible and ICH, and the Culture Markets Assessment (2021), which advised the development of networks such as art forums and women's handicraft forums through existing art associations.The Inception phase activities identified key gaps in capacity for cultural preservation and market opportunities. Stakeholder’s engagement identified a need for cultural heritage inventorying, safeguarding and improved market access for local crafts.This is the first phase. |
| Dirección / Officina Federal responsable |
COSUDE |
| Contrapartes del proyecto |
Contraparte del contrato Sector privado Contraparte de la implémentación Main contractor: DT Global
Sub-contractor: Somali Arts Foundation
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| Coordinación con otros proyectos y actores |
SDC: Regional GBV Programme, Road to Peace Programme. EU: Ignite Culture programme; UNESCO. |
| Presupuesto | Fase en curso Presupuesto suizo CHF 2’300’000 Presupuesto actual suizo ya emitido CHF 509’826 Total del proyecto desde la primera fase Presupuesto suizo CHF 224’098 Presupuesto inclusive contrapartes del proyecto CHF 7’780’000 |
