Is microfinance a way to generate financing for the arts?

Given the continued shortage of finance for the cultural sector and the relatively small number of organisations that provide funding in terms of subsidies, Strømme and DOEN fond it worthwhile to research the possibilities of a more revolving finance mechanism for culture. This "microfinance for the culture sector project" is still in its' pilot phase. The pilot is executed in Mali.
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AuthorCato Litangen
CategoriesBusiness development, Infrastructure
TagsDOEN Foundation, Mali, Microfinance in arts

Development by preservation

Is it possible to to preserve the lighthouse at Ilha de Goa - localized just outside the former capital Ilha de Mocambique - by generating income from its visitors? A feasibility study finalized last year concludes that the chances are there. But before turning this into sustainable value chain, you need to invest in the full restauration of this proud lighthouse.
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AuthorCato Litangen
CategoriesBusiness development, Cultural heritage
TagsIlha de Goa, Maritime Meeting places, Mocambique

Economy of Creativity - East Africa

This programme will explore further the idea of empowering and capacitating artists to engage in the creative economy and to continue to identify investors and business people whom we can work with to discuss and frame a matrix (or matrices) of engagement between business and the arts. The neext steps in this East-African project is to 1. Strengthen cultural entrepreneurs and professional Artists with management tools and other similar skills. 2. Strengthen the creative field as a sector through better organization and structure. 3. Promote the creative industries and show the potential for other fields. Raise awareness with businesses and investors.
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AuthorCato Litangen
CategoriesBusiness development, Infrastructure
TagsEconomy of Creativity, GoDown Artscentre