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.
Land/Region | Thema | Periode | Budget |
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Nordmazedonien |
Kultur & Bewusstsein für Entwicklungszusammenarbeit Governance Menschenrechte
Kultur & Freizeit
Demokratische Partizipation und Zivilbevölkerung Menschenrechte (inkl. Frauenrechte) |
07.08.2023
- 30.11.2028 |
CHF 2’038’000
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- 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
- Ausländischer Privatsektor Süden/Osten
- Schweizerischer Privatsektor
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Sektor nach Kategorisierung des Entwicklungshilfeekomitees der OECD OTHER SOCIAL INFRASTRUCTURE AND SERVICES
REGIERUNG UND ZIVILGESELLSCHAFT
REGIERUNG UND ZIVILGESELLSCHAFT
Sub-Sektor nach Kategorisierung des Entwicklungshilfeekomitees der OECD Kultur und Freizeit
Demokratische Partizipation und Zivilbevölkerung
Menschenrechte
Querschnittsthemen Projekt unterstützt auch Verbesserungen in der Partnerorganisation
Unterstützungsform Auftrag mit treuhänderischer Mittelverwaltung
Auftrag mit treuhänderischer Mittelverwaltung
Projektnummer 7F10961
Hintergrund | 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. |
Ziele | The independent, diverse and inclusive culture sector shapes and safeguards democratic values, inclusive societal changes and social cohesion. |
Zielgruppen |
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. |
Mittelfristige Wirkungen |
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. |
Resultate |
Erwartete Resultate: Resultate von früheren Phasen: Draft project document developed during the inception phase. |
Verantwortliche Direktion/Bundesamt |
DEZA |
Kreditbereich |
Ostzusammenarbeit |
Projektpartner |
Vertragspartner Internationale oder ausländische NGO Privatsektor Umsetzungspartner
Heartefact
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Koordination mit anderen Projekten und Akteuren |
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 | Laufende Phase Schweizer Beitrag CHF 2’038’000 Bereits ausgegebenes Schweizer Budget CHF 212’000 Projekttotal seit Anfangsphase Schweizer Beitrag CHF 12’000 Budget inklusive Projektpartner CHF 4’538’000 |