The United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) has approved funding of over $95,000 for the National Arts Council of Zambia (NAC) to strengthen the arts business environment in Zambia.
This announcement came during the 18th session of the Inter-governmental Committee for the Protection and Promotion of the Diversity of Cultural Expressions, in Paris, France, which runs from February 11 to 14, 2025.
Ministry of Youth, Sport and Arts Permanent Secretary Arts Chama Fumba, who is leading the Zambian delegation to the session, said the International Fund for Cultural Diversity would focus on revising the NAC Act to better address the business aspects of the creative sector, aligning with government’s vision for a thriving creative industry.
“Government is committed to placing the creative sector at the center of economic growth due to its potential to create future businesses and jobs,” said Mr. Fumba.
Meanwhile, Mr. Fumba challenged artists to position themselves as active players in the country’s economic development, noting that government has created the necessary conditions for artists to thrive, providing tools and resources that align with their aspirations to become economically viable and support their growth.
This is contained in a statement issued to RCV News in Lusaka today by First Secretary Press at the Zambia embassy in Paris, France, Naomi Mweemba.
Angel Kasabo
