Launch Announcement: "Financing Arts and Culture in Tanzania" Policy Brief 

We are pleased to announce the release of our new policy brief, "Financing Arts and Culture in Tanzania," which provides a forward-looking strategy for revitalizing the Tanzania Cultural and Arts Fund (Mfuko wa Utamaduni na Sanaa) through dual financing mechanisms. This policy brief explores how adopting both loan and grant mechanisms can offer sustainable support to artists and cultural practitioners, enabling them to flourish creatively and economically.

In our analysis, we propose innovative funding models, including leveraging blank tape levies, levies on soft drinks, alcohol, and cosmetics, alongside institutional and international partnerships. These strategies aim to create a robust financial ecosystem that balances immediate grant support for emerging artists with long-term loan options for established practitioners seeking to scale their impact.

We invite policymakers, cultural leaders, and stakeholders to engage with this policy brief and contribute to shaping a dynamic future for Tanzania's arts and culture sector.

Together, let's build a resilient and thriving cultural landscape in Tanzania. We look forward to your feedback and collaboration.