Describe the main features of the policy/measure:
Specific objectives are:
• Improve access to finance for MSMEs and organisations from the culture and creative sectors, in particular those led by women and vulnerable groups.
• Increase the value, quality and quantity of cultural goods and services in target countries.
HEVA Fund’ activities include:
• Selection of cultural and creative entrepreneurs to be financed
• Technical assistance: (i) to the applicants and (ii) ecosystem capacity support.
• Advocacy and support to public policies in favor of the CCI sector. Several studies on the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic in the CCI sector will be also published.
Ciné Guimbi Cultural Hub’s activities include:
• Restoration of the historic Guimbi cinema (movie theatre of 174 seats, restaurant, offices).
• Incubator program in partnership with local entrepreneurs
• Cultural activities (promotion of African cinema through screenings)
• Capacity building programs to the sector professionals
• Image education activities with local schools and youth organizations.
Website of the policy/measure, if available:
What are the results achieved so far through the implementation of the policy/measure?:
The project started in January 2020. The action is already supporting 31 cultural operators, in the cultural and creative industries. CCI surveys were carried out in 5 East African countries. The Cine-Guimbi hosted 3 cultural and creative activities.
Financial resources allocated to the policy/measure in USD:
1.8 Million USD
Partner(s) engaged in the implementation of the measure:
| Name of partner | Type of entity |
|---|---|
Agence Francaise de Developpement
| Private Sector
|
HEVA Fund
| Private Sector
|
Cine Guimbi Cultural Hub managed by the Association de Soutien du Cinema au Burkina Faso
| Private Sector
|
Has the implementation of the policy/measure been evaluated?:
NO