Baseline Study on Assessing Public Investment in the Arts and Culture Sector: Zambia:
The CfCA initiative, implemented by Selam in partnership with the African Union (AU), aims to promote and develop the culture and creative industry sector within the AU member states. One key objective of the initiative is to lobby for increased public funding in the culture sector from government sources. The expert will be engaged to provide specific knowledge and insights.
This baseline is seeking to provide valuable insights into the current state of public investment in the culture sector and to identify key stakeholders within the culture sector to enhance lobbying efforts for cultural development.
To comprehensively understand public investment in the cultural sector, a thorough review of the existing literature and data was undertaken. This review laid the groundwork for the subsequent design and implementation of a variety of data collection methodologies, including surveys and interviews, aimed at capturing detailed insights into the allocation and utilisation of funding. Through meticulous analysis, the study delineated the current levels of investment, the patterns of distribution, and the efficiency of the use of public funds within the cultural sphere. The culmination of this research is condensed in this baseline study report that not only presents the findings and conclusions drawn from the data but also offers well-founded recommendations for future investment strategies and policy development, thereby serving as a pivotal resource for stakeholders engaged in the enhancement of the culture sector
through public investment.
