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The national youth talent awards 2016
Where
Uganda
Uganda
When
2020
2020
Who
Ministry of gender labour and social development
Ministry of gender labour and social development
Website of the policy/measure
Website
Website
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Description of the policy/measure
The national youth talent awards 2015-2017 was a competition for young people involved in creative arts such as performing art (music, film, comedy), literary art (book) and innovations; the national youth talent award was specifically developed to; i. recognize creativity and innovativeness of young people; ii. identify untapped talents in young artist and inculcate spirit of self employment iii. strengthen common ties amongst ugandan youth
2005 Convention Monitoring Framework Goal(s)
Area(s) of Monitoring
Cultural Domain(s)
Transversal Priority(ies)
Results achieved
Over 100 artists applied for the talent award of the four artists who were selected each of them got some funds to support thier enterpprises as of june 2019, all the enterprises had employed at least two other young people in thier activities publicity of the culture and creative industry domains were published in the newspaper and online
Financial resources allocated to the policy
110,000
Evaluation of the policy/measure
There is need for continuity of the measure for more young people to get motivated to take part in cultural activities