Policy Dialogue on Artistic Freedom in Tanzania
CDEA – Culture and Development East Africa
CDEA was conceived after one of its directors, who in her capacity as a member the Commonwealth Group on Culture and Development, participated in drafting the Commonwealth Statement on Culture and Development in 2009, and realized there was need for a civil society organization to hold the East African partner states accountable for the promises they were making at international platforms on culture and development.
The statement urged Heads of Government, to recognize the connections between culture and development to take forward its recommendations through strengthened partnerships.
CDEA was incorporated on October 19, 2011 and began its implementation in 2012 in Dar es Salaam, Tanzania. CDEA’s Culture and Governance programme was formed to respond to the need for civil society to engage in participatory governance. CDEA’s programme activities aim to mobilize and support civil society in East Africa to participate in evidence-based policy advocacy to place culture at the centre of human development.
In 2015, after a strategic planning process, CDEA embraced both its advocacy and service provider roles. CDEA is now a creative think tank based in Dar es Salaam, Tanzania that facilitates multi-stakeholders to use culture as a resource to promote creativity and innovation supported by technology to solve the numerous social, political and economic challenges faced in East Africa.
The creative think tank is also a hub where science meets art, and art meets other disciplines to innovate “out-of-the-box” solutions for this and the coming generation.
CDEA’s work is aligned to the 2005 UNESCO Convention on the Protection and Promotion of Diversity Cultural Expressions and the African Union Plan of Action for the Cultural and Creative Industries as well as the 1972 UNESCO Convention concerning the Protection of the World Cultural and Natural Heritage. Our programming is focused around research, incubation and acceleration of the creative industries, support of creative writers through our Writers’ Lounge and implementation of projects around preserving natural heritage, climate justice, peace and social cohesion, sustainable cities and tourism.
In 2018, CDEA received consultative status from the Economic and Social Council (ECOSOC).
CDEA was conceived after one of its directors, who in her capacity as a member the Commonwealth Group on Culture and Development, participated in drafting the Commonwealth Statement on Culture and Development in 2009, and realized there was need for a civil society organization to hold the East African partner states accountable for the promises they were making at international platforms on culture and development.
The statement urged Heads of Government, to recognize the connections between culture and development to take forward its recommendations through strengthened partnerships.
CDEA was incorporated on October 19, 2011 and began its implementation in 2012 in Dar es Salaam, Tanzania. CDEA’s Culture and Governance programme was formed to respond to the need for civil society to engage in participatory governance. CDEA’s programme activities aim to mobilize and support civil society in East Africa to participate in evidence-based policy advocacy to place culture at the centre of human development.
In 2015, after a strategic planning process, CDEA embraced both its advocacy and service provider roles. CDEA is now a creative think tank based in Dar es Salaam, Tanzania that facilitates multi-stakeholders to use culture as a resource to promote creativity and innovation supported by technology to solve the numerous social, political and economic challenges faced in East Africa.
The creative think tank is also a hub where science meets art, and art meets other disciplines to innovate “out-of-the-box” solutions for this and the coming generation.
CDEA’s work is aligned to the 2005 UNESCO Convention on the Protection and Promotion of Diversity Cultural Expressions and the African Union Plan of Action for the Cultural and Creative Industries as well as the 1972 UNESCO Convention concerning the Protection of the World Cultural and Natural Heritage. Our programming is focused around research, incubation and acceleration of the creative industries, support of creative writers through our Writers’ Lounge and implementation of projects around preserving natural heritage, climate justice, peace and social cohesion, sustainable cities and tourism.
In 2018, CDEA received consultative status from the Economic and Social Council (ECOSOC).
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Policy Dialogue on Artistic Freedom in Tanzania
Hosted by CDEA – Culture and Development East Africa
Join us for an engaging and insightful policy dialogue, organized by Culture and Development in East Africa (CDEA) as part of the Artistic Rights project, supported by the Royal Norwegian Embassy in Tanzania. This dynamic discussion aims to shed light on the current state of Artistic Freedom in Tanzania, bringing together artists, activists, policymakers, and concerned citizens to examine the challenges, opportunities, and potential solutions for fostering a more vibrant and open artistic environment in our nation.
In this interactive session, we will delve into the findings of our comprehensive mapping study and discuss the key policy issues. We invite you to participate actively, share your perspectives, and contribute to shaping the future of artistic expression in Tanzania. Together, we can work towards a society where artists enjoy the freedom to create, inspire, and challenge conventions, ultimately enriching our cultural tapestry. Join us in this important conversation and be a part of the positive change for artistic freedom in Tanzania.
Join us for an engaging and insightful policy dialogue, organized by Culture and Development in East Africa (CDEA) as part of the Artistic Rights project, supported by the Royal Norwegian Embassy in Tanzania. This dynamic discussion aims to shed light on the current state of Artistic Freedom in Tanzania, bringing together artists, activists, policymakers, and concerned citizens to examine the challenges, opportunities, and potential solutions for fostering a more vibrant and open artistic environment in our nation.
In this interactive session, we will delve into the findings of our comprehensive mapping study and discuss the key policy issues. We invite you to participate actively, share your perspectives, and contribute to shaping the future of artistic expression in Tanzania. Together, we can work towards a society where artists enjoy the freedom to create, inspire, and challenge conventions, ultimately enriching our cultural tapestry. Join us in this important conversation and be a part of the positive change for artistic freedom in Tanzania.
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CDEA – Culture and Development East Africa
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Policy Dialogue on Artistic Freedom in Tanzania
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Mapping Study on Artistic Freedom In Tanzania
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Utafiti wa Ramani Kuhusu Uhuru wa Kisanii Tanzania
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