FOCAP Meets Ministry of Tourism, Arts and Culture Over Creative Arts Agency Demands
The Foundation of Concerned Arts Professionals (FOCAP) held a crucial meeting with the Ministry of Tourism, Arts and Culture on Monday, August 19, to discuss their intended picketing slated for August 29.
FOCAP executives pressed for the establishment of the Creative Arts Agency Board and the appointment of an Executive Secretary, as mandated by the Creative Arts Agency Act 1048.
Key Outcomes:
- Recruitment for skeleton staff to operationalize the Creative Arts Agency office will be concluded by end of August.
- An approved Organogram was presented, with interviews for various positions to commence immediately.
- Ministry leadership assured FOCAP of another meeting to finalize the Board and Executive Secretary appointments before the scheduled picketing.
FOCAP’s Stance:
FOCAP remains committed to ensuring sanity prevails and systems work. They promise to keep stakeholders updated on negotiation progress.
Picketing Still Looms:
While the meeting was inconclusive, FOCAP’s intended picketing on August 29 remains a possibility if demands are not met.
Creative Arts Community Awaits Outcome:
The meeting’s outcome has sparked anticipation among creatives, associations, and media, eager to see progress in the establishment of the Creative Arts Agency.
Stay tuned for further updates on this developing story!
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