In a significant move to transform its cultural governance framework, the national Cabinet convened a special session with key stakeholders to establish a new operational structure for the Festivals Commission and Ministry of Creative Industries. The high-level meeting brought together senior officials from the creative ministry, festival commission representatives, and Treasury delegates to deliberate on a comprehensive reorganization plan.
The proposed architecture represents a strategic division of responsibilities, with the Festivals Commission being designated as the primary authority for planning and executing major national productions and flagship cultural events. Concurrently, the Ministry of Creative Industries will maintain administrative oversight of smaller-scale cultural activities, including national observances and community-based events.
This structural reform emerges from the government’s broader initiative to enhance management transparency, professional execution of cultural events, and economic development within the creative sector. The reorganization specifically addresses persistent concerns regarding financial accountability, procurement practices, and bureaucratic efficiency that have historically plagued large-scale cultural productions.
Officials emphasized that the new framework will implement strengthened financial controls, improved documentation protocols, and more transparent engagement mechanisms with service providers. These measures are designed to prevent budget overruns while ensuring technical and professional oversight commensurate with large-scale productions.
The government’s commitment extends beyond administrative restructuring, encompassing substantial investments in modernizing performance venues and training facilities. A cornerstone of the new approach involves comprehensive training and professional development programs within the creative arts.
Furthermore, the strategy emphasizes deepened collaboration between cultural institutions and the tourism industry, including the packaging of cultural experiences for visitors and hotel partnerships. This synergy aims to enhance visitor experiences while expanding economic opportunities for local entertainers, vendors, and service providers.
The holistic framework ultimately seeks to position the cultural sector as a sustainable and meaningful contributor to national development through transparent, efficient, and professionally managed cultural productions.