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Project ID: | 00067189 | Description: | MDGF-1827-G-NIC Culture |
Fund: | Start Date *: | 5 Nov 2007 | |
Theme: | MDGF Culture & Development |
End Date*: | 30 Jun 2013 |
Country: | Nicaragua | Project Status: | Financially Closed |
Participating Organization: | Multiple |
About
Overview:The joint programme sought to enhance opportunities for economic development in the Autonomous Regions of the Caribbean Coast, through cultural revitalization, productive development and deepening of knowledge and exercising rights. It sought to find forms of revenue generation based on their cultural heritage while promoting empowerment and strengthening of the cultural roots of the different indigenous and Afro-descendant groups in the Nicaraguan Caribbean, mainly Miskitu, Mayangnas/sumus, Ulwas, Ramas, creoles and Garifunas. The JP used a participatory approach with a focus on human rights and development of cultural capital while strengthening human capacity. The programme contributed to the design, development and institutionalization of the Regional Cultural Policy with both technical and financial resources. A fundamental contribution of the JP was the strengthening of regional institutions and in particular the permanent establishment of the Secretariats of Culture responsible for managing, coordinating and directing cultural development in regional bodies. It also contributed to the development of human capabilities through processes of education and training of women and men of all ages, who learned about culture in its various forms such as orally from the elders, from artists or other promoters of their people, as well as experts from the rest of the country. Capacity artisans working wood, tunu, pine needle, shells and bones was strengthened through consulting, training and the opening of new production lines, by linking traditional artisans with the School of Art & Design. Small and micro-enterprises in gastronomy and tourism improved their skills and accessed credit to improve their production and income through the Revolving Credit Fund, a mechanism created by the JP to fund cultural projects. The JP also supported the revitalization of nine cultural expressions at risk, as well as the installation of eight Community Cultural Centers (CCC) and an Integrated Cultural Centre (ICC). These public spaces present a new dynamic presence in the municipalities and the regional headquarters of the North Atlantic Autonomous Region (RAAN) and South Atlantic Autonomous Region (RAAS). A second ICC is under construction in the city of Bluefields. Various initiatives targeted the area of education. The programme promoted participation of over 200 students in various processes of cultural revitalization, through internships and workshops. Contents of the curriculum from first to sixth grade were validated for linguistic and cultural diversity. In partnership with the regional university BICU, capacity building of the Center for Research and Documentation of the Atlantic Coast (CIDCA) to manage and operate the Research Revitalization Center supported 107 initatives of which more than 95 which were published in Wani magazine. The programme provided a series of studies, such as the first study on African heritage in the Caribbean Coast offspring which will inform cultural policies of the Caribbean Coast of Nicaragua. During the programme’s lifetime 16 Cultural Development Plans were approved and incorporated into the territorial government plan. This was the first such exercise.
Outcome 1:Strengthened capacities of revitalization, management, administration and cultural production of indigenous and Afro-descendant peoples of the Nicaraguan Caribbean Coast: Miskitu, Garifuna, Creole, Ulwa, Mayangna and Rama.
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Outcome 2:Public policies strengthened for the revival and promotion of cultural diversity of indigenous and Afro-descendant peoples of the Caribbean coast and the protection of cultural heritage.
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Outcome 3:Studies generated, systematized and disseminated on the tangible and intangible cultural heritage and expressions of cultural diversity and creativity of indigenous peoples and Afro Caribbean Coast.
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Outcome 4:Strengthening of cultural identities of indigenous peoples and Afro Caribbean Coast through cultural and creative endeavors.
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Outcome 5:Strengthening of cultural and natural heritage of indigenous peoples and Afro Caribbean Coast through responsible and sustainable tourism that contributes to social development and preservation of tangible and intangible heritage.
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More details can be found in the documents below. Recent Documents
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