Cultural Programme Tanzania (CPT)

The Swiss cooperation has been promoting and supporting various aspects of the Tanzanian culture since 2005; both the conservation of the very diverse tribal traditional arts and the encouragement and the support to contemporary and creative artists has been pursued with positive results as well as an increased visibility for Switzerland. 

The Swiss Embassy/Cooperation Office (SE/CO) in Tanzania recognizes the continuing need for partnership and support of the Tanzanian (accomplished or would-be) artists as well as the interesting opportunities offered by a cultural cooperation program – not only to improve Switzerland’s visibility in Tanzania, but to contribute to the dissemination and strengthening of positive social values, e.g. interreligious tolerance, conflict prevention, women’s rights, etc. The SE/CO developed this proposal based on previous experiences and lessons learned.

To contribute to the emergence of a lively and diversified cultural scene (with a strong focus on music) in Tanzania that gives a voice and livelihood opportunities to young artists.

Young artists, arts managers/producers participating in activities/courses organised by the aforementioned; CSOs and/or cultural associations

1. The skills of Tanzanian musicians are improved
2. The musical stage artists are better linked and strengthened
3. Local culture (in particular music) has greater visibility in Tanzania

Results from previous phases:  

The previous phase of CPT made a significant contribution to local cultural activities. It was quite diversified, supporting 17 different projects ranging from traditional dance, music and film festivals to exchanges with Swiss musicians. It targeted mainly the youth and provided them with alternative ways to gain knowledge and build self-esteem as well as with constructive means of recreation. It also succeeded in developing youth capacities and skills. Lessons learned from CPT IV pointed at the need for a more structured and focused approach in support of local musicians and music.

Phase 5 01.09.2013 - 31.08.2016   (Completed)