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Culture Leads the Way

"Culture Leads the Way" (CLtW) stands as one of Selam Ethiopia's significant endeavours, a project built upon the organisation's past initiatives and experiences. At its core, the project aims to fortify the role of culture as a catalyst for democratic dialogue within development processes. Throughout its implementation, CLtW has fervently focused on empowering young women and men, nurturing their active involvement, and enhancing their capacity to contribute to democratic and interactive dialogues concerning developmental issues, all through culture and media initiatives. Expanding Horizons Initially launched in Addis Ababa City Administration and urban...

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The Pan-African Network for Artistic Freedom (PANAF)

The Pan-African Network for Artistic Freedom (PANAF) stands as an advocate for artistic expression in the creative sector, working towards safe and enabling environments for artistic creativity. Founded by Selam, a non-profit cultural organization established in 1997, PANAF operates on a Pan-African scale, with headquarters in Sweden and offices in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia, and Nairobi, Kenya. Selam collaborates internationally, engaging with artists, cultural producers, the private sector, media, institutions, and authorities across Africa, participating in global culture networks and conferences.PANAF proactively commissions experts to assess freedom of creative...

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The Pan-African Network for Artistic Freedom (PANAF)

The Pan-African Network for Artistic Freedom (PANAF) stands as an advocate for artistic expression in the creative sector, working towards safe and enabling environments for artistic creativity. Founded by Selam, a non-profit cultural organization established in 1997, PANAF operates on a Pan-African scale, with headquarters in Sweden and offices in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia, and Nairobi, Kenya. Selam collaborates internationally, engaging with artists, cultural producers, the private sector, media, institutions, and authorities across Africa, participating in global culture networks and conferences.PANAF proactively commissions experts to assess freedom of creative expression. These experts examine...

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Connect for Culture Africa (CfCA)

Connect for Culture Africa (CfCA) is a new regional initiative that is aimed at strengthening culture sectors across Africa by popularizing the revised African Union (AU) Plan of Action on Cultural and Creative Industries (CCIs), which is an important step by the AU, aimed at strengthening African CCIs to enhance the role they play in achieving sustainable development in order to facilitate the delivery of a wider social and economic impact. The CfCA initiative will support the priority areas identified in the AU Plan of Action for the Development of CCIs including:...

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