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.
| Región/País | Tema | Período | Presupuesto |
|---|---|---|---|
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Macedonia del Norte |
Cultura / sensibilización al desarrollo Governance Derechos humanos
Cultura y ocio
Participación democrática y sociedad civil Derechos humanos (incluidos los derechos de las mujeres) |
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
- Sector privado extranjero Sur/Este
- Sector privado suizo
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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
GOBIERNO Y SOCIEDAD CIVIL
Sub-Sector según clasificación del comité de ayuda al desarrollo de la OCDE Cultura y ocio
Participación democrática y sociedad civil
Derechos humanos
Temas transversales El proyecto apoya también mejoras en la organización contraparte
Tipo de ayuda Mandato con fondos fiduciarios
Mandato sin fondos fiduciarios
Número de proyecto 7F10961
| Contexto | 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. |
| Objetivos | The independent, diverse and inclusive culture sector shapes and safeguards democratic values, inclusive societal changes and social cohesion. |
| Grupos destinarios |
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. |
| Efectos a medio plazo |
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. |
| Resultados |
Resultados previstos: Resultados de las fases anteriores: Draft project document developed during the inception phase. |
| Dirección / Officina Federal responsable |
COSUDE |
| Crédito |
Cooperación con Europa del Este |
| Contrapartes del proyecto |
Contraparte del contrato ONG internacional o extranjera Sector privado Contraparte de la implémentación
Heartefact
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| Coordinación con otros proyectos y actores |
Coordination with the projects of the EU Delegation, supporting culture. Synergies with the SDC’s democratic governance projects, in particular the Civica Mobilitas programme. |
| Presupuesto | Fase en curso Presupuesto suizo CHF 2’038’000 Presupuesto actual suizo ya emitido CHF 212’000 Total del proyecto desde la primera fase Presupuesto suizo CHF 12’000 Presupuesto inclusive contrapartes del proyecto CHF 4’538’000 |
